24 Mantra Organic Mustard Seeds Small, 7 oz

Mustard seeds are used mainly for the tempering of dals and vegetables and have a pungent taste. They are the main ingredient either whole or crushed, for Indian pickles in oil. Mustard seeds are used as a spice and condiment throughout India giving the curry or dry dish a unique flavor.

Mustard seeds are added to heated oil and allowed to pop before any other ingredient is added. It is used with curry leaves and masalas to season potatoes and other vegetables prepared as a dry dish, or as a tadka that is added to sambar, dals, coconut, or tomato chutney. In Bengal, the seeds are also ground to a paste (sometimes in combination with yellow mustard) and used in various curries.

Mustard seeds are a good source of Magnesium, Omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, etc.
They stimulate the appetite by increasing salivation
They are said to help reduce the severity of asthma
Mustard seeds are believed to help decrease some of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
They are considered good for stomach disorders and even believed to be cancer-preventive
In Ayurveda, mustard is used to balance the three ‘doshas’ – pitta, Vata and Kapha
It is also considered good for promoting healthy hair and skin

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