Opium poppy (கசகசா)-50gms

Nalvazhi Organic Kasakasa – கசகசா (Poppy Seeds)

Kasakasa — the tiny ivory seeds with a mighty culinary and medicinal legacy — have been used in South Indian and Ayurvedic traditions for centuries. Known for their mild, nutty flavor and creamy texture when ground, our Organic Poppy Seeds are naturally grown, carefully cleaned, and sun-dried to preserve their rich nutritional profile and delicate aroma.

✦ Culinary Uses

• Ground into a smooth paste to thicken and enrich gravies and curries
• Essential ingredient in Chettinad cuisine for kormas and kurmas
• Add to kheer, halwa, and traditional sweets for a nutty flavor
• Sprinkle on bread, rotis, and baked goods as a topping
• Blend into chutneys and spice pastes
• Used in traditional South Indian spice blends and masalas

✦ Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber — supports healthy digestion and gut health
• Excellent source of calcium and phosphorus — strengthens bones and teeth
• High in healthy fats and plant-based protein
• Contains natural compounds that promote restful sleep and calm the mind
• Rich in iron and zinc — boosts immunity and energy levels
• Antioxidant-rich — protects cells from oxidative damage
• Traditionally used in Siddha medicine for pain relief and cooling the body

Small seeds, big benefits — the secret ingredient behind every rich and creamy South Indian gravy.