Carnival Popcorn Makhana

Makhanas(Lotus seeds) are also known as fox nuts, Euryale ferox, lotus seeds, gorgon nuts and phool makhana. These seeds are often used in quite a few Indian sweets and savouries like kheer, raita or makhana curry, and are also eaten as an evening tea-time snack.

The seeds are edible after being processed and are highly nutritious. Phool Makhana also finds significance in religious ceremonies in India and is a popular 'fasting' dish prepared during Navratri and other occasions.

Health Benefits:

• low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. This makes them an ideal snack to satiate those in-between meal hunger pangs
• They are beneficial to those suffering from high blood pressure and obesity due to their high magnesium and low sodium content.
• An anti-ageing enzyme in these seeds is said to help repair damaged proteins.
• Ayurvedic beliefs suggest that fox nuts have astringent properties that benefit the kidneys.
• High in thiamine content which means they help in aiding cognitive function.