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Makhana & foxnuts — guides and know-how

Useful reading on makhana (fox nuts): how it grows, how it is graded, how flavours differ and what to look for before you buy.

18 August 2026

Makhana, also called foxnuts or lotus seeds, is a light, crunchy snack from the ponds of eastern India. Here is what it is and why people eat it.

12 August 2026

Makhana comes from water, not from a tree. Here is how foxnuts are grown in ponds, harvested by hand and turned into the crunchy kernels you buy.

5 August 2026

Makhana is light, filling and easy to season. Here is a practical, no-hype look at why foxnuts have become a favourite everyday snack.

28 July 2026

Peri peri, pudina, masala, BBQ — flavoured makhana keeps the light crunch of foxnuts and adds seasoning. Here is how the flavours differ.

20 July 2026

Size, colour, crunch and packing tell you most of what you need to know before you buy makhana online or in a shop. Here is a quick checklist.