Homemade Flaxseed Mukhwas Recipe - Healthy After Meal Mouth Freshener

Mukhwas is a wonderful post-dinner snack or a mouth freshener which is widely eaten after meals in India to aid digestion. This homemade mukhwas recipe contains flaxseeds along with the regular sesame seeds and fennel seeds. Flaxseeds (alsi) are rich source of Omega3 fatty acids and are considered as  one of the wonder foods. It is said that consumption of just 1 or 2 tsp of flaxseeds is all one needs to gain several health benefits. Hence this is one way how to eat flaxseeds for health benefits. This Homemade Flaxseed Mukhwas Recipe is easy to make and requires only a couple of steps.

Ingredients for Homemade Flaxseed Mukhwas Recipe

Flaxseeds - 1 cup
Sesame Seeds (unpolished) - 1 cup
Fennel Seeds - 1 cup
Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Sugar - 1/2 tsp

Method for Homemade Flaxseed Mukhwas Recipe

In a large bowl, combine flaxseeds, sesame seeds and fennel seeds. Add salt and lemon juice. Mix together. Set aside for an hour.

Dry roast the mixture in a heavy bottom pan for a couple of minutes on a slow flame. Do not burn the mixture or roast for a long time Alternatively you can also microwave this mixture on HIGH for around 30 seconds.

Once done, allow the mixture to cool slightly. Add the sugar and mix the mixture well. Allow the mixture to cool completely.

Once done store the mixture in an airtight container.