Telba is a rich, pleasant, and healthful beverage from Ethiopia. It is created from ground, toasted flax seeds. Here is a simple recipe that you can follow to make Telba (Ethiopian Flaxseed Beverage) at home.
Benefits & Nutritional Value of Telba
It is well recognized that the simple ingredients in the beverage Telba are good for general health. Flaxseeds for example are is known to be a “good fat” rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, which have been shown to decrease risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as support hormone regulation and inflammation control. Also highly high in fiber, flaxseeds can aid in relieving constipation.
Honey, which is another ingredient in this recipe, also contains some valuable vitamins and minerals. Although honey is mostly used here for flavor, it still has a lot of carbohydrates, which can give you energy, and it has anti-microbial properties, which can strengthen your immune system.
However, moderation is advised when drinking Telba. As a beverage, Telba tends to be more easily over-consumed rather than solid foods. But, as Telba contains a lot of fiber, it upset your stomach if you drink it in excess.
Equipment Recommendations for Making Telba
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Telba Juice Recipe: How to Make Ethiopian Flaxseed Drink
Telba is a rich, pleasant, and healthful beverage from Ethiopia. It is created from ground, toasted flax seeds. Here is a simple recipe that you can follow to make Telba (Ethiopian Flaxseed Beverage) at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Roast/Blend/Infuse
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Telba (flaxseeds) (120g)
- 6 cups of water (1.42L)
- 2 tbsp of honey (30ml)
Instructions
- Start by heating a cast-iron skillet at low temperature, add the Telba seeds, dry roast them while stirring for about 10 min. Then remove the skillet from heat and let it cool off.
- Once it’s cooled off, transfer into a grinder and grind the Telba seeds to a powder, then sift the powder into a mixing bowl.
- Then add water to the Telba powder, mix together, and let it sit for about 20 min. until the solids settle out.
- Finally, strain the Telba into your prefered container, discard the solids, add honey to the Telba, and keep in the refrigerator. Serve cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 240g
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
