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Tiny seeds that swell into a filling gel. Here's how to actually use them.

By Hammad Tariq · 6 November 2026 · 2 min read

Why chia

  • Plant omega-3 (ALA)
  • About 10 g fibre per 30 g
  • Calcium and protein

How to soak

  1. 11 tablespoon chia in 1 glass of water or milk.
  2. 2Stir, wait 5 minutes, stir again.
  3. 3Leave 20 minutes (or overnight) until gel-like.

Ideas

  • Overnight pudding with milk, honey and fruit
  • Lemon-chia water in summer
  • A spoon in smoothies and lassi

Chia vs tukh malanga

Tukh malanga are basil seeds, from a different plant. Both swell in water; chia is richer in omega-3.

This article is general information about nutrition and traditional use, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a health condition, please speak to your doctor first.

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