Poppy Seeds - 100 gms

Poppy seeds(கசகசா / अफीम के बीज / പോപ്പി വിത്തുകൾ) can be eaten whole, ground up and added to a meal, or pressed for poppy seed oil. Poppy seeds are vaguely nutty, perhaps even a little bit woody. Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids helps to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring a healthy blood lipid profile. Poppy seeds outer husk is a good source of dietary fiber. Even plain, poppy seeds are extremely mild in flavor, which is why they're used so often as a versatile topping for the texture.