Phool Makhana Fox Nuts (50 gm)

Makhanas are also known as fox nuts, Euryale ferox, lotus seeds, gorgon nuts and phool makhana. These seeds are often used in quite a few Indian sweets and savouries like kheer, raita or makhana curry, and are also eaten as an evening tea-time snack. Many people…

Makhanas are also known as fox nuts, Euryale ferox, lotus seeds, gorgon nuts and phool makhana. These seeds are often used in quite a few Indian sweets and savouries like kheer, raita or makhana curry, and are also eaten as an evening tea-time snack. Many people in different regions across the country use these seeds as an offering to the Gods, especially during Navratri.

A number of Indian namkeen (salty Indian snacks) use phool makhana in their recipe due to it’s nutritious qualities combined with delicious taste. It is also quite high in fibre which makes you feel fuller for longer even on consuming small quantities. Many diet/healthy versions of Indian namkeens tend to rely on these amazing nuts for their recipes. And even though they are called nuts however their taste and texture is unlike other nuts. When raw, they are quite white, chewy and almost bland in flavor. You can take a little bit of oil or ghee and roast them in pan to bring about a nutty brown color with a crunchy texture and lightly salted taste. Perfect to enjoy with your favorite movie and gives you the feeling of eating chips without big set of calories. Take care while roasting them though as if the heat is too high they can burn very quickly and turn black. 

100 gm of Phool Makaha raw contains about 350 calories with almost 10 grams of protein, 10 grams of dietary fiber and 70 grams of carbohydrates.  Majority of the makhana sold in the world comes from the lotus plantations in Bihar (an eastern state of India). Here is a quick and fantastic recipe of phool makhana you can try at home!

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