Description
Perilla Seeds have a delicously nutty flavour and not just that, they are healthy too! This herb is the powerhouse secret behind the world famous Korean skincare!
Perilla Seeds
₹170 – ₹300
Perilla is an herb which belongs to mint family (Lamiaceae). These tiny seeds make Chia seeds and Flax seeds look puny in comparison. They have twice the omega-3 fatty acids as chia seeds. Omega-3 is important for brain functioning, and is hard to come by from plant sources. The omega-3 to omega-6 ratio in perilla seeds is 6:1, the highest in any seeds.
It has different vernacular names that vary from the region, Shiso in Japan, Zisu in China, Deulkkae in Korea, Bhangjeera in Uttrakhand, Hanshi in Manipur & Neh Lieh in Meghalaya.Â
Recipe
Perilla Aloo Chaat
Prep time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
4-5 medium potatoes
Perilla seeds – 4 tbspÂ
Whole black peppercorns – ½ tbsp.
Salt – ½ tsp (or as per taste)
Chilli powder – ¼ tsp
Coriander leaves (finely chopped, for garnish)
LimeÂ
Method:
- Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes.
- Boil them for 15 minutes (poke with a fork to check if it’s cooked). Drain.
- In a pan, dry roast the Perilla Seeds and Black Peppercorn for 2-3 minutes (till slightly aromatic). Set aside & let it cool. Then grind them in a mixer till it’s coarsely powdered.
- To a bowl..Add the boiled potato cubes – to it add the perilla mix, chilli powder, salt, finely chopped coriander leaves and a dash of lime.
- Mix gently and serve. Your Perilla Aloo Chaat is ready!
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