Basil seed

Name Variations

 * sweet basil seed

About Basil seed
Wikipedia Article About Basil seeds on Wikipedia

When soaked in water the seeds of several basil varieties become gelatinous, and are used in Asian drinks and desserts such as falooda or sherbet. Such seeds are known variously as sabja, subja, takmaria, tukmaria, or falooda seeds. They are used for their medicinal properties in Ayurveda, the traditional medicinal system of India.