● Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
● English/Common Name: Sweet Basil Seeds, Tukmaria
● Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
● Indian Names: Sabja, Tukmaria
● Origin: India
Very mild, slightly herbaceous before soaking.
Whole or fine powder
Natural botanical color
Sabja seeds are the seeds of the sweet basil plant (Ocimum basilicum), not to be confused with the holy basil (Tulsi) or Chia seeds. These tiny black seeds are packed with soluble fiber, which is responsible for their ability to swell and create a gel. They are a staple ingredient in Indian and Southeast Asian desserts and refreshing beverages, especially during the hot summer months.
● French: Graines de basilic doux
● German: Süßbasilikumsamen
● Chinese: Luólè zǐ (罗勒籽)
● Arabic: ذور ا ر ن (Budhur al-rayhan)
● Spanish: Semillas de albahaca dulce
● Russian: Семена сладкого базилика (Semena sladkogo bazilika)
● Japanese: スイートバジルシード (Suīto bajiru shīdo)
Sabja seeds are a traditional cooling food in Ayurveda, renowned for their ability to reduce body heat, making them perfect for pacifying the Pitta dosha. When soaked, they become gelatinous and are used in cooling drinks like falooda. They are rich in fiber, which aids digestion and relieves constipation. They are also known to be a natural coolant and diuretic.
● For a Cooling Beverage: Soak 1-2 teaspoons of Sabja seeds in a cup of water for 15-20 minutes until they swell. Add this jelly-like mixture to lemonade, milkshakes, or rose sherbet for a refreshing and hydrating drink.
● For Digestive Support: The soaked seeds can be consumed to help with constipation and provide a soothing effect on the stomach.
We source high-quality, clean Sabja seeds from trusted cultivators of sweet basil.
The seeds are harvested from the basil flowers after they have dried, then carefully cleaned and packaged to ensure their purity.
