Phool Makhana - Unsalted Popped Lotus Seeds - 7 Oz. 200g - Sheel Brand - Vegan

Phool Makhana - Unsalted (Popped Lotus Seeds) - 7 Oz. (200g) - Sheel Brand - Vegan Ingredients: Lotus Seeds Phool makhana, also known as fox nuts or popped lotus seeds, are light, crunchy, puffed seeds from the Euryale ferox water lily plant, popular in India as a nutritious snack and ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes like kheer or curries. These gluten-free seeds are rich in minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron), protein, and antioxidants, offering a healthy, low-fat alternative to popcorn, often roasted in ghee or oil for flavor. What they are Source: Seeds from the prickly water lily (Euryale ferox), not true lotus seeds, though often called that. Appearance: White, puffed, and airy, similar to popcorn. Taste: Naturally bland, absorbing flavors they're cooked with, notes Redcliffe Labs. How they're used Snacking: Lightly roasted with spices (chaat masala, etc.) or ghee for a healthy snack. Cooking: Added to Indian dishes like kheer (pudding), raita, or curries, or used as a topping. Fasting: A popular food during fasts (like Navratri) due to its nutritional value. Nutritional highlights Low in fat and calories, high in protein, fiber, and minerals. Rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and antioxidants.