Makhana

What comes to your mind when we say makhana? The most popular replies will be - a healthy, delicious snack. To add on to its popularity, the Government of India has recently awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana.…

South Indian delicacies spell comfort in every bite. From soft fluffy idli to crispy dosa, one can't get enough of these yummy delights. Light on the stomach and delicious for the taste buds, these two quintessential recipes from down South…

Makhana is a top-tier Indian snack. You can roast it, mix it with masalas, toss it in a curry, or even make something sweet. Makhana is the one thing that is affordable and easy to cook too. Plus, you can find it in any local market and…

Makhane also known as foxnuts are synonymous to fastings. While savoury snacks using makhane is a hot favourite, lotus seeds lend them beautifully to sweet dishes as well. Makhane ki kheer being a popular choice. A sweet dessert pudding…

Makhana is one of the most popular Indian snacks with high nutritious value. It is used to cure a range of problems, including diarrhoea, kidney problems, and more. In modern times, makhana, aka foxnuts, is deemed healthy by nutritionists…

The Saawan (or Shrawan) month began on July 14, 2022, and Indians mark this auspicious month by worshipping Lord Shiva to seek his blessings. Devotees quit non-vegetarian food for the entire month and observe fast on all 16 Mondays starting…

If you've ever come across a weight-loss commercial, you have been told time and again how easy it is to shed kilos: just take this pill or buy this piece of equipment, and the calories will melt away like magic. But the truth is something…

Fox nuts, popularly known as makhana, have grown in popularity over the last few years. The humble makhana comes from a plant known as Euryale Fox that grows in the ponds of eastern Asia. Interestingly, fox nuts have been used in…

A range of items will now come under the purview of the Goods and Service Tax as the GST panel headed by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman accepted the recommendation of the Group of ministers from states on withdrawing exemptions…

We can all agree on this - Makhana is considered a super food among health enthusiasts. Why not? It has endless benefits to offer - it is rich in antioxidants, loaded with micronutrients, promotes heart health and is easy to turn into…