Greenfields Basil Seeds (Sabja / Tukmaria) 100g — The Cooling, Gel-Forming Seed for Falooda, Sherbets & Health Drinks
Tiny, jet-black, and remarkably transformative, basil seeds — known as sabja seeds or tukmaria — are one of the most beloved ingredients in South Asian cooling drinks and desserts. When soaked in water for just a few minutes, they swell dramatically, developing a striking translucent gel coating around each seed that gives falooda, sherbets, and rose milk their characteristic texture and cooling effect.
Greenfields Basil Seeds are the same sabja seeds generations of South Asian families have used to beat the heat — in a tall glass of chilled falooda, a fragrant rose sherbet, a refreshing lemon sabja drink, or a bowl of chilled fruit dessert. Beyond drinks, they’re gaining popularity in the UK health food scene for their impressive fibre content and gut-friendly properties.
Why Greenfields Basil Seeds?
- 💧 Dramatic Gel-Forming Properties — swell to 30x their size when soaked, creating the signature translucent pearls that define falooda and sabja drinks
- ❄️ Naturally Cooling — traditionally considered a cooling food in Ayurvedic medicine, perfect for warm weather drinks and desserts
- 🌿 Excellent Source of Dietary Fibre — supports healthy digestion, gut health, and sustained fullness
- 🐟 Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids — a plant-based source of ALA omega-3 for heart and brain health
- ⚡ Low Calorie & Filling — popular in health-conscious diets for their ability to promote satiety without adding significant calories
- 🤯 No Artificial Additives — pure, natural basil seeds with nothing added
- 📦 100g Resealable Pack — keeps seeds fresh and ready for use
How to Use Greenfields Basil Seeds
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Falooda — the classic use. Soak 1 tsp of sabja seeds in ½ cup cold water for 10–15 minutes until fully swollen, then layer into a tall glass with rose syrup, chilled milk, vermicelli, and ice cream for the ultimate South Asian summer dessert-drink
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Rose Milk & Rose Sherbet — stir soaked sabja seeds into chilled rose milk or rose sherbet for a fragrant, cooling, and visually stunning drink. A Ramadan and summer favourite across South Asia
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Lemon Sabja Drink — add soaked seeds to fresh lemonade or nimbu pani for a refreshing, fibre-rich cooling drink — a brilliant upgrade on plain lemonade
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Fruit Chaat & Desserts — scatter soaked sabja seeds over fruit chaat, kulfi, or chilled fruit salads for texture, visual appeal, and a boost of fibre
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Lassi & Milkshakes — blend into or stir soaked seeds into lassi and milkshakes for added texture and a gut-friendly fibre hit
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Health Drinks & Smoothies — add soaked sabja seeds to detox waters, green juices, and smoothies as a natural fibre supplement and appetite suppressant
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Chutneys & Cold Desserts — used in some regional South Indian and Sri Lankan preparations as a thickening and textural element in cold sweets and puddings
Tip: Always soak basil seeds in cold or room-temperature water (never hot) for at least 10–15 minutes before using. They expand significantly — a little goes a long way. Use 1 tsp of dry seeds per 250ml of water as a starting point. Do not eat dry seeds without soaking.
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Order Greenfields Basil Seeds online and get them delivered straight to your door — anywhere in the UK. Curry Kart brings authentic South Asian pantry essentials and health foods from our Bournemouth store to homes nationwide.
