Indian Recipes with Hemp Seeds

Organic hemp seeds can impressively boost your nutritional intake. These tiny, nutty-flavored seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition, and the health benefits they provide are extensive. Hemp seeds are frequently used in Indian cuisine. Impressive culinary skills aren’t required to prepare some fantastic healthy, nutritious Indian recipes that include hemp seed and other nutritional ingredients.

Indian Spice Powder

Indian spice powder is something you will use when preparing Indian dishes. The following recipe is a spice mix recipe that you can use in multiple Indian dishes.

Ingredients: Hemp seeds, curry leaves, whole red chili peppers, sesame seeds, whole black peppers, and salt. In a frying pan, individually roast each ingredient except salt. When the roasted items are completely cooled place them in a blender, add salt, and pulse until they are a coarse powder. Put the mix in a bottle and store up to 4 months. This spice powder can be served as a dip for Indian breakfast items or sprinkled on salads or other foods for added flavor.

Protein Bars

Organic hemp seeds are an excellent source of plant-based protein. They contain all 9 essential amino acids. Adding hemp powder to smoothies and baked goods is a great way to elevate their nutritional value. You can prepare healthy, flavorful No-Bake Hemp Protein Bars with only 5 ingredients. Those ingredients are: 1 cup of raw almonds, 2 cups of soft pitted dates, 1 tbsp. cinnamon, 1/2 cup of plain hemp powder, and 1/2 cup of nut butter or seed butter. To prepare the bars, place nuts in a food processor and process until they reach a grainy texture. Add remaining ingredients and blend to a sticky dough stage. You can add a little more water if necessary to achieve a sticky dough. Transfer the dough to an 8-inch square pan that has been lined with parchment paper. Leave some paper sticking out over 2 sides of the pan. Place pan in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes before removing from pan and slicing.

Additional Recipe Ideas

There are many ways to introduce your family to beneficial hemp powder and seeds. Indian Flatbread is sure to become a family favorite. There are numerous variations of Laddu that include hemp seeds and are healthy snack ideas.