Bijik Selaseh

Our neighbour Aunty Paddy always welcomed us with this refreshing drink when we visited her. It simply takes minutes to make. Bijik selaseh (basil seeds) can be found in Indian grocery stores. The Indian community make a drink using these tiny seeds which they call takmaria. They look like sesame when you first purchase them, but take on a gelatinous coating after soaking in water for fifteen minutes. It is velvety soft on the outside and crunchy on the inside. We called th