Makhana or Fox nut is derived from a species called Euryale Ferox/Gorgon Plant of the water lily family, which mainly grows in Eastern and Southern Asia. Of that 90% of makhana is cultivated in the Mithila region of Bihar, thus facilitated with the GI (Geographical Indication) tagging from the Government of India.
It becomes edible after being dry-roasted in very hot sand and puffed like popcorn. Our brand ensures you cent-percent real Mithila makhana processed in hygienic condition.
Ingredients:
Makhana (62%), Flax Seeds (2%), Extra Virgin Olive oil (24%), spices and condiments (12%) {White Pepper, Red Chili, Fenugreek seed, Nutmeg, Edible salt, Black salt, Cumin, Cumin, Acidity Regulator [INS 330, 296], Flavour Enhancer [INS 627, 631]}
Benefits:
Makhana/fox nut has gained a spot in our diet in lieu of its high nutritious value resulting in goodness of the kidney, heart, and liver. It keeps a check on diabetes, bone strength, hormonal balance, and on digestion.
Makhana is loaded with calcium, protein, and minerals, hence becoming a superfood for your toddlers to make healthy bones and muscles. Kids like the crunchy puffiness of it.
Flaxseeds help in good digestion and relieve constipation. It also helps to lower blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein. Cumin is a natural antioxidant packed with vitamins and minerals which prevent acute diseases like cancer, diabetes, and anemia. Fenugreek seed is a super food to combat high blood sugar and cholesterol. And last but not least, Indian spices reduce inflammation, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol.
Recipes:
Makhana Raita: It is a very simple preparation to give a variation to normal raita. Just mix up this chatpata makhana in a bowl of yogurt and enjoy.
Makhana Aloo Tikki: Combine boiled aloo and chatpata makhana then pan fry both sides till it becomes crunchy.
Aloo Matar Makhana Sabji: When mixed up with regular aloo-matar sabji, makhana adds crunchy bites.
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