DESCRIPTION - Anardana seeds are the dried seeds of the pomegranate fruit and are used as a bittering agent in popular Indian cuisine. Pieces of the pomegranate pulp remain in the seed when dried. Pomegranate seeds have a slightly sticky nature with a slightly sweet, fruity, and tangy flavor. These seeds are primarily used in vegetable and legume dishes. Some Mughlai dishes include these seeds.

PREPARATION AND USE –

• Anardana seeds are used in Indian chutneys and curries.
• It can be used to make a salad based on anardana seeds.
• Anardana seeds can be roasted in the oven and ground into powder using a coffee grinder, then sprinkled as a powder into soup broths and used as a marinade to enhance the sweet or sour flavor.
• Aloo Anardana is one of the most popular Indian recipes. This recipe calls for anardana seeds to give the dish its unique flavor and enhance its overall taste.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS –

• The polyphenolic antioxidants in the seeds counteract the oxidation of bad cholesterol levels.
• Pomegranate seeds prevent the accumulation of plagues in the arteries.
• Anardana protects the body against atherosclerosis.
• The soluble fiber content in the seeds prevents sugar from being absorbed by the body.
• The insoluble fiber in anardana removes toxins from the body.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES – per 100g

• Calories: 234kcal
• Fat: 3.3g
• Sodium: 8.4 mg
• Carbohydrates: 29g
• fiber: 11.3 g
• Sugars: 38.6g
• Protein: 4.7 g
• Potassium: 666mg
• Magnesium: 33.8 mg