Description
- Makhanas also called fox nuts or lotus seeds, come from a plant called Euryale Fox which grows in the stagnant water of wetlands or ponds in Eastern Asia.
- Phool makhana also finds significance in religious ceremonies in India and is a popular 'fasting' dish prepared during Navratri and other occasions.
- They are low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. This makes them an ideal snack to satiate those in-between meal hunger pangs.
- Makhana are considered to be a super-food with Low GI, rich in flavonoids and good source of protein, carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc.
- Popular as a fasting food, its health benefits are superior to those of dry fruits such as almonds and walnuts. High in fibre and low in calories, it enables weight loss.