DESCRIPTION -
Poppy seeds are used in many cultural cuisines around the world. White poppy seeds are a common ingredient in Indian cuisine.
White poppy seeds are the mildest version and are sometimes called Indian poppy seeds due to the use of poppy seeds in Indian cooking as a thickening agent for making curries and other Indian dishes.

PREPARATION AND USE –

• Use it as a topping for breads, cakes, pastries, pancakes, waffles, or other sweets and baked dishes.
• You can also add a touch of nutty crunch to your fruit or salads by sprinkling a teaspoon or two of poppy seeds on top or in the dressing.
• Adding a few tablespoons of poppy seeds to the dough makes crispy fritters.
• Poppy seed paste is used to add creaminess and consistency to curries in Indian food.
• You can make many Indian dishes like these potatoes in poppy seed paste.
• Poppy seeds have several culinary uses and can be ground into a paste or used whole, as a spice, thickener, or for garnish.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS –

• Maintain good cholesterol levels: Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids help reduce "bad cholesterol" and increase "good cholesterol" levels in the blood. They help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
• Helps relieve constipation: Poppy seeds are rich in fiber. This helps maintain a healthy bowel movement and reduces constipation.
• It may help with weight loss: The high fiber content means that eating small amounts of poppy seeds every day can help you feel fuller for longer. This helps reduce the urge to eat frequently and aids in weight loss.
• It can help reduce pain: The poppy plant contains opium alkaloids, such as morphine, which are used to treat pain.
• Poppy seeds used for culinary consumption are washed and free of morphine. Unwashed poppy seeds contain the highest levels of opium and should only be used under medical prescription.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES – Per 100g

• Energy (Kcal) - 525Kcal
• Protein - 17 g
• Fat - 41g
• Of which saturated - 0g
• Carbohydrates - 28g
• Of which sugar – 0
• Fiber - 0g
• Salt - 0g