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How to Use Sunflower Seeds in the Kitchen
Sunflower seeds offer numerous health benefits and serve as a nutritious alternative to traditional nuts.
Their naturally nutty and slightly sweet flavour makes them a popular ingredient in various recipes.
Adding sunflower seeds can boost the protein, vitamin, and mineral content of your dishes.
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Recipes:
Sunflower Seeds-Fig Roll:
| Ingredients: |
| Sunflower seeds |
½ cup |
| Finely Chopped Fig |
½ cup |
| Dates |
¼ cup |
| Jaggery |
¼ cup |
| Sesame seeds |
2 t.spoon |
| Peanuts |
¼ cup |
| Ghee |
2 t.spoon |
| Recipe: |
| Heat 1 teaspoon of ghee in a pan over medium flame. Add the sunflower seeds and roast lightly. Transfer to a mixing bowl. |
| In the same pan, roast sesame seeds and peanut powder separately. Add them to the bowl with the roasted sunflower seeds. |
| Now, add jaggery, chopped figs, and dates to the same pan. Cook until the dates and figs soften and blend well with the melted jaggery. |
| Pour this warm mixture into the bowl with the roasted seeds and nuts. Mix everything thoroughly. |
| Let the mixture cool for 8-10 minutes. |
| Grease your hands with ghee, shape the mixture into a roll, and cut it into 2-inch pieces. |
| Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top and press gently to set. |
| This wholesome and nutritious sweet is perfect for winter and also makes a great addition to children's tiffin boxes. |
Sunflower Seeds-Asparagus Salad:
| Ingredients: |
| Sunflower seeds |
½ cup |
| Asparagus |
1 cup |
| Chopped coriander stems and leaves |
½ cup |
| Salt |
as per taste |
| Sesame oil |
2 t.spoon |
| Pomegranate seeds |
½ cup |
| Black pepper powder |
½ t.spoon |
| Recipe: |
| Dry roast the sunflower seeds in a pan for 1-2 minutes. Set aside. |
| In the same pan, heat sesame oil for about 1 minute. Add chopped asparagus, then turn off the flame. |
| Immediately add the chopped coriander stems and leaves while the pan is still warm. |
| Add the roasted sunflower seeds, pomegranate seeds, salt, and black pepper powder. Mix well. |
| Let the salad cool to room temperature, then drizzle with lemon juice before serving. |
| This refreshing and nutrient-rich salad is perfect for breakfast. It's light on the stomach and helps reduce the feeling of heaviness after a meal, which is great for all age groups. |
Papaya Sunflower Refresher:
| Ingredients: |
| Finely chopped papaya |
1 cup |
| Sunflower seeds |
¼ cup |
| Water |
½ glass |
| Rose petals (optional) |
2-3 t.spoon |
| Rock sugar/jaggery |
1 t.spoon |
| Salt |
1 pinch |
| Pomegranate seeds |
2-3 t.spoon |
| Recipe: |
| In a mixer jar or using a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind the sunflower seeds (just 1-2 pulses). |
| In the same mixer jar, add half a cup of chopped papaya, a pinch of salt, rock sugar or jaggery, pomegranate seeds, and rose petals. |
| Add water and blend well until smooth. Strain the juice. |
| Mix in the remaining half cup of papaya and the coarse sunflower seed powder. |
| Stir well and serve chilled or at room temperature. |
| This pulpy, refreshing drink is perfect for parties, kids, or as a healthy snack. Packed with stamina-boosting ingredients, vitamins, and minerals, it's both nourishing and delicious. |
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