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15+ Makhana Recipes | Indian Phool Makhana Recipes

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These Healthy Indian Phool Makhana (Lotus Seed) recipes are not only super quick to make with some prep work but are also filled with protein, fiber, and other essential vitamins and minerals for growing toddlers, and great for weight loss.

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What is Makhana?

Makhanas are popularly known as lotus seeds, fox nuts, Euryale ferox, gorgon nuts, and phool makhana. It’s actually the puffed lotus seeds or the puffed fox nuts that have high nutritional and medicinal values and are mostly grown in the state of Bihar in India.

How much Makhana to eat in a day?

One to two handfuls of Makhana should be ok and enough to give you positive health benefits.

Health Benefits of Makhanas

Makhanas are packed with the goodness of protein, potassium, phosphorus, carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, iron, and zinc. These essential nutrients make this munchy a perfect go-to healthy snack.

Here are a few health benefits which will convince you to add them to your diet.

  • An anti-aging enzyme in these seeds is said to help repair damaged proteins.
  • They are low in calories, making them an ideal snack for weight loss.
  • Makhanas are recommended for diabetics too due to their low glycemic index.
  • They are beneficial to those suffering from high blood pressure, heart diseases, and obesity due to their high magnesium and low sodium content.

– Source food.ndtv.com

15+ Phool Makhana Recipes are below

Let’s have a look at the easy collection of Indian recipes using Phool Makhana that includes snacks, diet, weight loss, dessert, curry, and fast recipes.

roasted makhana in a white bowl

Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe

Spicy Masala Makhana or Roasted Makhana Masala is a healthy instant snack recipe that is made up of makhana (lotus seeds or foxnuts) and few spices in just under 10 minutes.
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makhana chivda served in a bowl

Roasted Makhana Chivda (Makhana Namkeen)

Makhana Chivda Recipe is a crunchy healthy snack made with roasted makhana's (foxnuts), peanuts, sliced coconut, dalia, curry leaves and few spices
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mint makhana served in a bowl with mint leaves on top

Mint Makhana

The Mint (Pudina) Makhana has a cool & tangy flavor with a heavenly combination of mint and chat masala
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peri peri makhana served in a bowl

Peri Peri Makhana (Foxnut)

Peri Peri Makhana Recipe is a healthy instant snack that is made up of makhana and peri peri masala in just under 10 minutes
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moringa makhana served in a bowl with moringa leaves on side

Moringa Makhana

The Moringa/Drumstick leaves Makhana recipe has a tangy flavor with a healthy combination of moringa powder and chat masala.
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peanut butter makhana served in a bowl

Peanut Butter Makhana

Quick and healthy snack recipe made with phool makhana and peanut butter.
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phool makhana bhel/ makhana chaat served in a plate garnished with sev and pomegranate with chutneys on the side

Phool Makhana Bhel | Makhana Chaat

Makhana Bhel is a delicious sweet, tangy and spicy chaat recipe prepared with phool makhana (puffed lotus seeds), chopped onions, tomatoes, sweet and spicy chutneys, spices and topped with sev
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Paneer Matar Makhana Curry served in a copper bottom bowl

Paneer Matar Makhana Curry

Paneer Matar Makhana Curry(Makhana Sabji) is a rich Indian curry recipe made with roasted fox-nuts, cottage cheese, green peas and cashews
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Makhane ka raita served in a bowl garnished with dash of red chillli powder and cilantro

Makhana Raita Recipe (Phool Makhana Raita)

An easy and healthy raita made with yogurt (curd), roasted makhana (puffed lotus seeds) and Indian spice powders.
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phool makhana paratha served on a plate with curry on the side

Makhana Paratha Recipe (Lotus Seed Paratha)

Phool Makhana Paratha (Lotus Seed Paratha) recipe is an easy-to-make and healthy dish prepared with wholewheat flour, Makhana pops (fox nuts), and Indian spices.
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makhana kheer in a bowl with a spoon

Phool Makhana Kheer (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

A delicious, creamy and healthy pudding made with puffed lotus seeds cooked in milk with cardamom flavour.
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Caramel Makhana on a black bowl

Caramel Makhana Recipe

Caramel Makhana (Sweet Makhana with Jaggery) is crunchy, deeply caramelized and healthy snack for kids & adults who are on diet.
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chocolate makhana

Chocolate Makhana Recipe

Chocolate Makhana recipe is a simple, quick and delicious instant snack where roasted makhana's are tossed in chocolate sauce.
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ragi makhana smoothie served in a glass topped with roasted makhana and nuts

Ragi Makhana Smoothie

Ragi Makhana Smoothie is a wholesome and nutrient-packed beverage made with ragi (finger millet), makhana (fox nuts), apples, dates, and milk. Vegan and Gluten-free.
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15+ Indian Phool Makhana Recipes

Bhavana Patil
These Healthy Indian Phool Makhana (Lotus Seed) recipes are not only super fast to make with some prep-work but they are also filled with protein, fiber as well as other essential vitamins and minerals for growing toddlers, and great for weight loss.
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Method: Stovetop
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  1. Shivali Agrwal

    I have gone through your blog and found you have written good information on Makhana. I thank you for the same.

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    • Bhavana Patil

      Thank you Shivali, glad it was useful.

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