Chia, flax, pumpkin or sunflower: which seed when?

All four seeds are easy to add to Indian meals. The trick is matching the seed to the dish.

Chia

Soak it. It swells into a soft gel, perfect for puddings, falooda and nimbu pani.

Flax (alsi)

Grind it fresh. Add to roti dough, raita or laddoos.

Pumpkin

Roast it. A crunchy snack, or a topping for poha and salads.

Sunflower

Use as it is. Sprinkle over bhel, granola or curd rice.