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Basil Seeds Drink: A Delicious and Nutritious Way to Stay Hydrated

By Keerthana

November 6, 2024

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Introduction

Drinks from basil seeds drink are hugely popular nowadays in Asian cuisines. Basil seeds or chia seeds with their special taste and many medicinal properties are popular for making cooling beverages and nutrients to keep the body cool. The basil seed drinks, the health advantages and various methods of eating basil seed drinks are discussed in this article.

What Are Basil Seeds?

Basil seeds are small black seeds drink from sweet basil plant (Ocimum basilicum). They can also be called as sabja seeds, tukmaria seeds or falooda seeds. When soaked in water, the seeds puff up and form a gelatinous coating that gives them a distinct texture that you use in various beverages and desserts.

Nutritional Profile

Basil seeds are very nutritious and so they are good to include in your diet. They contain:

High Fibre: Digestive Support and Weight loss.
Vitamins: Rich in vitamins A, C and E.
Minerals: Magnesium, iron and zinc.
Antioxidants: Against oxidative stress in the body.

These features make basil seeds an easy go-to item for the health-conscious who desire to add some kick to their beverage consumption.

Basil Seed Drinks Health Benefits:-

Medicinal use of Basil Seeds Drink.

Adding Basil Seeds Drink To Your Diet has a number of health advantages:

Stomach: The flintiness in basil seeds helps you to get regular bowel movements and avoid constipation. These seeds’ anti-inflammatory effect can soothe the digestive system, too.
Weight Loss: Basil seeds keep you full longer because they are packed with fiber and hence they are perfect for weight loss diets.
Drinking Water: Basil seeds hold on to water and puff up, which is a cooling substance for a hot summer day.
Antioxidant Benefits: As it is loaded with antioxidants, basil seeds also ease inflammation and protect you from the onset of chronic illness.
Blood Sugar Control: There are a couple of studies that indicate that basil seeds could lower blood sugar levels which will be useful for diabetics.

Basil Seed Drink: How To Make Basil Seeds Drink?

Ingredients for basil seeds drink

basil seeds ingredients — basil seeds drink ingredients

If you’re making an uncomplicated basil seed beverage, you will need:

1 tbsp of basil seeds (sabja/tukmaria)
1/2 cup of water (to soak)
1 cup of ice water (in the drink)
2 Tbsp. of Lemon Juice (or as desired)
3 Tbsp. of sugar (or natural sweetener such as honey)
Addition: Fresh mint or slices of fruits for garnish.

Preparation Steps

Soak the Basil Seeds:

Soak the Basil Seed — Soak the seeds in a cup

Mix 1 tablespoon of basil seeds in a bowl and add 12 cup of water.
Soak the seeds for around 30 minutes until they swell and gelleath.

Prepare the Sweetener:

Prepare the Sweetener basil seeds — Prepare the Sweetener

In a small saucepan, bring sugar (or honey) and 12 cup of water to low simmer.
Blend until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool down.

Combine Ingredients:

Combine Ingredients basil seeds — Combine Ingredients

Put the soaked basil seeds in a highball glass.
Add in the cool sweetener and lemon juice.
Pour in 1 cup of ice water and mix.

Serve:

Serve the drinks — Serve the basil seeds drinks

Add fresh mint leaves or fruits slices, if you like.
Refrigerate to have an easy drink!

Variations of Basil Seeds Drinks

The drinks you can make from basil seeds can be altered in so many different ways to match your tastes:

Basil Seed Lemonade

Swap out water with lemonade to get that lemon kick.
Garnish with mint leaves to add a little more bite.

Tropical Basil Seed Smoothie

Mix sodden basil seeds with mangoes or pineapple.
Whip in yoghurt or coconut milk for thickness.

Basil Seed Falooda

Mix soaked basil seeds, vermicelli noodles and rose syrup.
Top with ice cream for a great dessert drink.

Coconut Water Basil Drink

Blend soaked basil seeds in coconut water rather than water.
It is a hydrating and full of electrolytes combination.

Fruit Juice Infusion

Mix dried basil seeds with some fruit juice (watermelon, orange, etc.)

How To Prepare the Most Delicate Basil Seeds Drink.

If you want to make sure your basil seeds drink tastes perfect every time:

Soak a Long Time: Soak the basil seeds in water long enough that the seeds fully swell; it makes the seeds more texture.
Variation on Sugar Level: Variation in sugar level is dependent on what you’d like, natural sweeteners (honey or agave syrup) also work.
Test the Flavors: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different fruit juices or herbal infusions to get different flavors.
Chill Before Using: If you want the flavor to be even more fresh, chill everything before using.
Be Patient with Leftovers: If you have extra soaked basil seeds, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Where to Find Basil Seeds

Basil seeds are available at a few places:

Asian Super Markets: Find it in Indian or Southeast Asian bazaars (as sabja or tukmaria).
Health Food Stores: These seeds are sold in health food stores as these healthy seeds are quite well-known to health conscious individuals.
Online Stores: You can buy basil seeds online also from online store.

Conclusion

There is much more to the healthful content of basil seeds drink than their tasty flavor and that makes them a perfect complement to any diet. They are both texture-wise, but also versatility-wise so you can use these drinks in anything — whether it is as cool summer drinks or an indulgent dessert like falooda. You can follow this recipe on how to make and mix your own basil seeds drink and have a refreshing, nutritious and watery beverage. So why not give your own basil seed drink a try today? Taste buds will thank you!

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