Why Makhana is India’s Original Superfood

July 15, 2026

Makhana — the puffed seed of the prickly water lily — has been part of Indian kitchens and fasting traditions for centuries.

A 30g serving delivers plant protein, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus at under 110 calories, with no gluten and almost no fat. Unlike fried snacks, roasted makhana keeps you satisfied without the crash.

At Makhanza, our foxnuts are hand-harvested from the ponds of Bihar, sun-dried and fire-roasted — nothing added, nothing taken away.