Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The original falooda seed — swells into cooling gel like chia but faster; the traditional summer heat-and-acidity soother of sherbet stalls.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Soak 15 minutes until each seed wears its gel halo; stir into any cool drink.
Classical Provenance: Indo-Persian sherbet tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- soaked into falooda, rose milk and sherbets
- in lime water with mishri
- nimbu-sabja summer cooler
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: always pre-soak (swelling seeds; never dry by the spoon)
- Contraindication: children (soaked only, supervised)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sweet basil seed (sabja)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp dry (4g):
