Makhana
From Traditional Kitchens to Global Shelves
The member of Indian kitchen since ages, Makhana, is the superfood gained popularity in past few years globally because of its extraordinary health benefits. It is a go to snacks for millennials and GenZ. Due to its health benefits, it has made presence on shelf of every shopping mall to every kitchen.
Where it is grown?
It is grown many part of the India. However, 80% of the production comes from the state of Bihar.
How it is grown?
It is cultivated in ponds as it comes from water plants. The lotus plant in water ponds develops seed pods. On maturity of seeds, it is dried and roasted on high flames. The outer black shell of the seeds breaks and the white puffs pop out. These white popped seeds are called as Makhana.
Benefits of Makhana
Low in calories
perfect replacement of unhealthy choices of snacks like fried chips, processed snakcs and popcorn. Due to its low glycamic index and rich minerals, it helps in maintaining blood sugar level and blood pressures.
Plant Based Proteins
Helps in muscal repair and reduces inflamation. Grab your daily dose of Makhan snacks if you are fitness cookie as it is great source of plant based protein! It contains all essentail amino acids necessary for human health. Due to its rich amino acid profile, it may also have anti-aging properties.
High in fibres
The rich fibre contents keeps full longer, supports metabolism and helps in weight management. It improves gut helath and helps in digestion; It is wise choice of snacking for the people with sensitive stouach. Improves gut health and helps in weight management.
Rich in antioxidants
it is high in calciuym, maganesium and low in sodium. Hence it makes great choice of snacks help build immunity, reduce inflamation and maintain good heart health.
Enjoy Makahana
Makhana Curries
You can also enjoy them with delicisiou Indian curry preparation to have with Roti or Rice.
Makhana Kheer
Prepare mixure of hot milk, jaggery and Makhana to have delicious Makhana Kheer.
Makhan Smoothies
Prepare Makhana smoothies with your choice of frutis, dry fruits and milk.
Raosted Makhana Snacks
Roast and season with rock salt, pepper, chat masala or any herbs of your choice.
Green Salads with Makhana
Mix with green vegtables and season with salt, pepper and your choice of herbs
Flavoured makhana Bhel
Mix flavoured makhanas with roasted dry fruits; season with salt, pepper, lemon, onion and enjoy