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TheseHealthy Indian Phool Makhana (Lotus Seed) recipesare 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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- 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
- Roasted Makhana Chivda (Makhana Namkeen)
- 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, andphool makhana. It’s actually the puffed lotus seeds or thepuffed 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 forweight loss.
- Makhanasare recommended for diabetics too due to their low glycemic index.
- They are beneficial to those suffering from highblood pressure, heart diseases, and obesity due to their high magnesium and low sodium content.
– Sourcefood.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.
Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe
Spicy Masala Makhana or Roasted Makhana Masalais 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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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
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 (Foxnut)
Peri Peri Makhana Recipeis 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
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
Quick and healthy snack recipe made with phool makhana and peanut butter.
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Phool Makhana Bhel | Makhana Chaat
Makhana Bhel is a delicious sweet, tangy and spicy chaat recipeprepared 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
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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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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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
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Makhana Kheer
A delicious, creamy and healthy pudding made with puffed lotus seeds cooked in milk with cardamom flavour
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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 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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Makhana Recipes
Bhavana Patil
TheseHealthy Indian Phool Makhana (Lotus Seed) recipesare 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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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
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More Healthy Phool Makhana Recipes
- Makhana Chivda Recipe (Makhana Namkeen)
- Peanut Butter Makhana
- Paneer Matar Makhana Curry
- Moringa Makhana Recipe
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Shivali Agrwal says
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
Thank you Shivali, glad it was useful.
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