Unpacking the Truth: What is the Indian Name for Chia Seeds?
                                
                                
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                                Despite their growing popularity, the non-native *Salvia hispanica* plant means that chia seeds do not have a traditional or singular Indian name. The common confusion stems from their visual resemblance to the native basil seeds, known as sabja or tukmaria in Hindi.