Oil Seeds

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• Groundnut also known as peanut is one of the best source of protein.
• The goodness of these legumes can be consumed in an entirely different form as-well-groundnut oil. oil is extracted by pressing harvested groundnuts and is then used for the purpose of cooking.
• Used for salting or roasting and in preparing peanut butter.
• The kernels are used in various food and confectionery.
• The are used in arrow food and confectionery.
• Peanut flour is prepared by grinding the finest grades of peanut.
• Commercially used in groundnut milk, peanut icecream and peanut massage oil.
• Antioxidant property protect the body from toxins and free radical

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• Sesame seeds are probably one of the first oil seed kown to mankind.
• These seeds have the highest oil content among all seeds and a delicate nutty flavour that become more pronounced when they are roasted under low temperature for few minutes.
• There are several varieties of sesame seeds depending on the type of cultivator such as white, black and brown seeds.
• Additionally you can use sesame seed butter-also known as tahini in place of peanut butter or  hummus.
• Ground sesame seeds called sesame flour or sesame seed meal. It can be used in baking, smoothies, fish batter and more.
• Good source of healthy fat, protein, vitamins. minerals, fiber, antioxidant and other beneficial plant compounds.

Used in

• Steamed Broccoli
• Stirfries
• Hot or cold cereal
• Granola or granola bars
• Bread and muffins
• Cracker
• Yogurt smoothies salads
• Hummus
• Salad dressing garnishes

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• Commonly Known as "Sarso" or "Rai".
• It is available in white, brown, and black varieties and used all over the world.
• Musturd seed also find their place in the bible and their first usage record is found in the Sanskrit script that date back to thousands of years.
• Largely used for tempering dishes, pickling and in chutneys.
• Properly used in mustard sauce and adds taste in hot dogs, salad dressing.
• Used in non vegetarian dishes to enhance the tatse of meat and fishes.
• Low in calories and high in nutrienal value and have a lot of antibacterial and antiseptic qualities.

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• Shape of these seeds resemble those of sunflower, but are smaller and black in colour.
• Niger seeds is a herb that grows annually and is grown for edible seeds.
• Seeds are used as food in numerous dishes condiments, snacks, cereals.
• Used in preparation of chutneys, porridge, mixed with pulses to make snacks food and also ground to produce flour and beverages.
• Niger oil is used for cooking, lighting, anointing, painting and cleaning of machinery, soap making.
• Health benefits for heart, reduces inflammation, heals wounds, sleep aid, relief from cold and flu, speed healing.