- By Ridam Sharma
- Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:44 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
What Makhana Is Made Of? Makhana is usually regarded as a healthy snack and is known for its nutritional values. It is packed with minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, and beneficial antioxidants that boost good health. Do you know what these Makhana’s are made of? They are made from the seeds of the lotus plant called Euryale ferox, which is reason they are popularly known as lotus seeds, fox nuts, or phool makhana in Hindi.
To your surprise, Makhana primarily grows in India, especially the Mithila region and a few in other parts of Asia, including Korea, Japan, and even Russia. These lotus seeds originate from the water lily.
Alongside, the process of making makhanas is also as unique as their existence. It is a multi-step process of transforming the hard lotus seeds into the fluffy and crunchy makhana snack, which is widely known for its nutritional values.
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How Makhana Is Made?
The lotus seeds are extracted from the plant, and after thorough cleaning, these seeds are dried. Now the interesting part comes, when these hard seeds are popped at high temperatures. Unlike popcorn, fox nuts don’t pop on their own; they need to be smacked with a strong wooden tool because their outer covering is extremely hard. And that’s how you get your go-to healthy snack -makahna. Some people like to eat them as it is, while some love eating roasted makhanas.
At last, makhana are made of hard lotus seeds and are processed under a unique procedure of popping and roasting. It's a healthy snack with numerous minerals and health benefits.
