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    Home » Recipes » Makhana

    Makhana Recipes | Indian Phool Makhana Recipes

    Sep 15, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. 2 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These Healthy Indian Phool Makhana (Lotus Seed) recipes are not only super fast 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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    Jump to:
    • What is Makhana?
    • How much Makhana to eat in a day?
    • Health Benefits of Makhanas
    • 12+ Phool Makhana Recipes are below
    • Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe
    • Makhana Chivda
    • Mint Makhana
    • Peri Peri Makhana (Foxnut)
    • Moringa Makhana
    • Peanut Butter Makhana
    • Phool Makhana Bhel | Makhana Chaat
    • Paneer Matar Makhana Curry
    • Makhana Raita Recipe (Phool Makhana Raita)
    • Makhana Paratha (Lotus Seed Paratha)
    • Makhana Kheer
    • Caramel Makhana Recipe
    • Chocolate Makhana Recipe
    • Makhana Recipes

    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

    12+ 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.
    Check out this recipe
    makhana chivda served in a bowl

    Makhana Chivda

    Makhana Chivda Recipe is a crunchy healthy snack made with roasted makhana's (foxnuts), peanuts, sliced coconut, dalia, curry leaves and few spices
    Check out this recipe
    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
    Check out this recipe
    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
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    peanut butter makhana served in a bowl

    Peanut Butter Makhana

    Quick and healthy snack recipe made with phool makhana and peanut butter.
    Check out this recipe
    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
    Check out this recipe
    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
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    phool makhana paratha served on a plate with curry on the side

    Makhana Paratha (Lotus Seed Paratha)

    Makhana Paratha is an easy to make and healthy paratha prepared with wholewheat flour, Makhana pops (lotus seeds) and indian spices
    Check out this recipe

    Makhana Kheer

    A delicious, creamy and healthy pudding made with puffed lotus seeds cooked in milk with cardamom flavour
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe

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    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.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Method: Stovetop
    Keyword fox nut recipes, lotus seeds, makhana recipes
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    1. Shivali Agrwal says

      July 09, 2021 at 5:53 am

      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 says

        July 09, 2021 at 9:31 am

        Thank you Shivali, glad it was useful.

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