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  1. Excellent recipe. Timing spices all perfect. Take the “add spice after taking the roasted Makhana off the stove” seriously.5 stars

  2. I tried the same way, but my spices are not sticking to the makhanas. The powder remains at the bottom. What could be the reason.

  3. hi, i was just wondering do you have to roast the spices in the ghee, or add them over the top of the roasted fox nuts, because if you add them to the ghee wouldn’t the spices get all gluggy and mix with the ghee turning them into a paste?

  4. Hi, I had it in my mind to make crispy yummy fox nuts for a while and then I came across your recipe. They have come out so well that I can’t help but keep snacking on them all the time. Thank you for sharing the recipe.5 stars

  5. Hello ma’m,
    Though I had heard about makhana and it’s usage in various recipes, I had personally never bought it. This week I bought a packet of Phool Makhana and it says ‘puffed lotus seeds’. Does it mean that I need not roast it and can eat it straight from the packet? Or do I still go ahead and roast it as per your recipe? Sorry, this is new to me, therefore I’m asking such a simple question.

    1. hi rashmi, you will have to roast the phool makhana. what is available in the market is puffed makhana. makhana is always puffed and then sold. if you taste it will have a chewy texture – which means you have to roast them. in indian markets roasted makhana with different flavors is also available and it is mentioned on the pack that is roasted. no problem, you can ask any query. we all learn.

  6. Your website /blog is my ‘go to’ for any recipe. I follow the instructions meticulously and the dish is a hit each and every time !!
    Wish you and your team ,very best in all the endeavors and thanks for all your efforts.
    cheers5 stars

  7. Hi.How do you prepare the fox nuts and lotus seeds before frying them?Mine come in the package dry, they are pretty hard.

    Your recipes look great.Thanks for sharing!

  8. Nice Post!
    STKFoods are the makhana supplier, makhana manufacturer in Pune!
    Flavoured makhana are online available at STKFoods.5 stars

      1. even though makhana is called as lotus seeds, they are not actually the seeds of lotus. i have no idea whether the actual lotus seeds are edible and safe for consumption.

  9. Hello Dassna, i follow your blog for last two years and I like it very much.Can you please share makhana ladoo recipe.

  10. Hello Dasana, Your blog is my ‘goto’ resource for cooking. I tried the roasted Makhana and it is awesome. I do not think I will buy pop-corns now onward. Thank you for writing this wonderful blog and so many yummy recipes; I trust your recipes with closed eyes.5 stars

  11. Hi.
    My family love makhana.I use to roast it in microwave by mixing all ingredients in bowl and microwaving for 3 to 4 min….5 stars

  12. I like the way we make it…you can try tht too…
    Give nice tadka with hing, turmeric, mustard seeds, and lots of curry leaves.. If using ghee then add cumin seeds I stead… Roast the makhanas nicely.. Then add chilli powder, black pepper powder and hint of amchur powder.. Roast till they get crispy.. Done!!!5 stars

  13. Its to good for health and I will try it because as I’m south Indian we never used this before.

  14. This recipe is just too good….I had some guests at home and they liked it too….my hubby and I just love it….Thank you so much for sharing this.:)

    1. i think they are puffed up on sand. usually what we get in the market is lotus seeds which are already puffed up. you can try roasting a few seeds in the oven or in a kadai.

      1. Makhana seeds though related to the lotus plant are different from the raw(green) and ripe(brown)seeds of the lotus kamal phool.They arent available in the local market.Lotus seeds dont puff up like makhana

        1. right. what i am mentioning above are makhana seeds that are already puffed up and which are available in the local market. they are referred to as lotus seeds. of course technically they are not lotus kamal phool seeds.

  15. I have seen these in the Indian stores, but have never bought any.. I will now, I want to experiment with these:)