What is the Indian name for chia seeds?
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What is the Indian name for chia seeds?
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What is the Indian name for chia seeds?
John Wick
The seeds, which inflate when soaked in water, are rich in antioxidants and are said to help with weight loss. They are, also, unfortunately painfully expensive. Luckily, we have an Indian alternative to chia seeds–sweet basil seeds, or better known, sabja seeds.
aron
Chia seed is a native of Mexico and it does not have an Indian name. However, it has time and again been confused with basil seeds which are also known as Saba in Hindi. Be it in appearance, origin or health benefits; Chia seeds are different from Saba in numerous ways
andrew
Chia (or chain or chine) has mostly been identified as Salvia Hispanic L. Other plants referred to as “chia” include “golden chia” (Salvia columbaria). The seeds of Salvia columbaria are used for food.