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Tips for Preparing Mustard Seeds:-
- Mustard seeds or mustard powder can be used as a condiment in a variety of dishes. Mustard seeds can be used as is or can be roasted in a skillet.
- While dried mustard powder does not have a very strong quality, mixing it with water initiates an enzymatic process that enhances its pungency and heat. To moderate its sharp flavor, you can either add some very hot water or an acidic substance such as vinegar, either of which will stop the enzymatic process.
- You can easily make your own mustard condiment by first macerating the seeds in wine, vinegar or water. Grind them into a smooth paste, adding herbs and spices such as tarragon, turmeric, garlic, pepper, paprika or any others that you prefer to give your homemade mustard its own unique taste.
- Mustard seeds and its oil has traditionally been used to relieve muscle pain, rheumatism and arthritic pain.
- In India, mustard oil is applied over scalp and is believed to stimulate hair growth.
- Its ground seeds act as a laxative, stimulant to gastric mucosa and increase intestinal secretion.