Phool
makhana is the name given to popped lotus seeds used in Indian cooking. The
puffed lotus seed has the bitter centre core and the outer membrane are
removed, and is puffed, just as popcorn is puffed. It is a very popular food
during the fasting. ‘Makhane ki kheer’ is the most popular kheer during
fasting.
Makhana
is superior to dry fruits such as almonds, walnut, coconut and cashew nut in
term of sugar, protein, ascorbic acid and phenol content.
It
is a highly nutritious, fully organic non-cereal food, which is extensively
grown in the stagnant water of wetlands, tanks, ponds lakes and ditches.
Nutritive
value of Makhana
100
gm makhana contains :
350kcal
energy
9.7gm
easily digestible protein
77gm
carbohydrate
12.8gm
moisture
0.1gm
fat
90mg
phosphorus
1.4mg
iron.
Health Benefits
- Makhana helps in Cardiac Protection.
- It helps in building action in dysentery, frequent urination.
- Makhana is anti-oxidant.
- It is digestive for all age groups. Due to its astringent property, it is relieves one from diarrhea and helps improve appetite.
- 25 gram makhana a day means a healthy food/diet for the whole family.
- Lotus seeds benefit the spleen, kidney, and heart.
- The seed also has calming properties that alleviate restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia.
- It is also rich in calcium.
- Makhana regulates blood pressure, relieves numbness and aching near waist and knees.
- It is suitable for arthritis, impotence and premature ageing .
- They are sweet to neutral in nature. They help to detoxify the spleen, reinforce the kidneys and nourish the blood.
- It can also treat insomnia, palpitations and irritability.
- It is also recommended for the women during pregnancy and post natal weakness. It is a good galactogogue- very good for strengthening lower back muscles.
SOME
FOOD PREPARATION
The
seeds (Makhana // Fox nut) can be eaten raw, cooked roasted or fried.
Makhana
can be consumed as dry fruit snacks by roasting . The popped seeds of Makhana
can be roasted & sprinkled with spices on it which proves a tastier, hygienic
and digestive health snacks.
Homemade
roasted makhana can help kids get rid of the junk chips
Makhana
Kheer - made of makhana is a tasty n healthy. It can be used in Pudding and
other milk based sweets etc.
Dal
Makhani & vegetable curries prove delicious when makhana is spread for
taste and thickening object.
Makhana
raita is very tastier and it is digestive in nature.
Makhana
pulav can also be tried.
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