9 Delicious Ways to Use Makhana in Your Fasting & Festive Cooking (Find Guilt-Free Crunchy Snacks to Sweet Treats)

Farzana Mir -

Makhana, or fox nuts, are a fantastic ingredient for fasting and festive treats. Not only are they light, crunchy and delicious, but they’re also packed with benefits. If you’re fasting or celebrating Janmashtami, makhana is your go-to ingredient. Let’s explore some delicious phool makhana recipes that you can enjoy.

Why Makhana is Perfect for Fasting?

When you’re fasting, you want something that keeps you full but doesn’t weigh you down. Makhana is perfect for this. It’s light on the stomach yet rich in nutrients. They’re high in protein and fiber, which helps you feel satisfied longer. Plus, they’re low in calories, making them a great choice for maintaining your energy levels without breaking your fast.

Phool Makhana in Festive Cooking

During festivals like Janmashtami, you want dishes that are both special and meaningful. Makhana fits right in. They’re easy to make and sure to impress.

Have a unique makhana recipe? Share it on Cookpad app and inspire others to make it!

Here are some delightful Fox nut (also called Lotus Seeds and Lotus nuts) dishes you might want to try:

Roasted Makhana

Roasted Fox Nuts Recipe by Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D
#Cookpad Turns6 Makhana (lotus seeds, Fox nuts) is an excellent source of several important nutrients and makes a great addition to a healthy, well-rounded diet. It is rich in several micronutrients, including calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus. Rich in anti oxidants. Nuts support bone health,…
CookpadLakshmi Sridharan Ph D

Gur Makhana

Gur makhana Recipe by Soumini Bhattacherjee
#ga24 Group 2 Ingredient used: Makhana
CookpadSoumini Bhattacherjee

Caramel Makhana

Caramelized makhana/foxnut Recipe by Jayakrite Kande
The Phool Makhana is known as lotus seeds or foxnuts. They are produced in India, Korea, and Japan. Guys today I’mein share with you caramelized makhana recipe this is a crunchy, deeply caramelized, and healthy snack for kids & adults who are on a diet. You also can add nuts like crushed peanuts or …
CookpadJayakrite Kande

Makhana Panjiri

Makhana Panjiri Recipe by Inish Issac
#Recipeticklers #presentation “Makhana Pnjiri ”. “Panjiri” is also known as “Dabra” a winter treat and a dry sweet delicacy prepared with common ingredients available in your pantry. As this is festive month Panjiri is made as Offering (Prashad) for Pooja. Add more ghee (clarified butter) to shape i…
CookpadInish Issac

Makhana Kheer

Healthy Makhana Dryfruits Kheer Recipe by Shital Siddhesh Raut
#ga24 Healthy Makhana Dryfruits Kheer Group 2 makhana Group 3 milkmade
CookpadShital Siddhesh Raut
Makhana Kheer Recipe by Swati Keshri 👩‍🍳
#fest #cookpadindia Makhana kheer is a Creamy and Delicious dessert which can be served on any occasion especially for vrat or fasting days. Makhana or phool makhana is also known as foxnuts or puffed lotus seeds. These foxnuts are very healthy and easily digestible. Also, it has some medicinal prop…
CookpadSwati Keshri 👩‍🍳

Makhana ladoo

Makhana Kaju ladoo Recipe by Sabrina Yasmin
#flavour2 Makhanas are also known as fox nuts or lotus seeds. These seeds are often used in quite a few Indian sweets and savouries. Makhanas are highly nutritious to consume and also very creamy and delicious. I used some cashew also to give some extra richness. For a personal twist I added fresh p…
CookpadSabrina Yasmin
Makhana dryfruit Ladoo Recipe by Shital Jataniya
#NDS #Makhana
CookpadShital Jataniya
Healthy Oats & Makhana Ladoo With Jaggery Recipe by Alka Bhandari
#ws4
CookpadAlka Bhandari

Makhana Kaju Curry

Shahi Makhana kaju Recipe by Jyoti Singh
Makhana and kaju tossed in butter and cooked in shahi gravy.
CookpadJyoti Singh

Makhana in air fryer

WheatPuff-Makhana Chaat (Airfryer) Recipe by Jasmin Motta _ #BeingMotta
#FCC Nutritious and delicious savoury snacks for choti si bhuk... prepared from roasted ( in Airfryer) wheat puffs,makhana, peanuts , spiced with pizza seasoning.
CookpadJasmin Motta _ #BeingMotta
Farali Chivda In Airfryer Recipe by Samira Gupta
#Goldenapronchallenge #Week5 #masterchef Farali Chivda which means a snack that can be eaten during fasts. This chivda is a mix of various things like sago, nuts, potato julienne, curry leaves and some rock salt. It is a crunchy munchy snack which once you start eating , becomes difficult to take yo…
CookpadSamira Gupta

More Flavored Makhana Recipes

Roasted Masala Makhana Recipe by Jibita Khanna
#cookpadindia #cookeverypart A delicious, Crispy, Chatpata, Healthy and Nutritious snacks ! Foxnut or Makhana is the dried edible seeds of a type of Water Lily found in Southern and Eastern Asia.
CookpadJibita Khanna
Red chilli Olive oil flavour Roasted Makhana Recipe by Priya Gokani
#TTR... By the tea time we all are tired and we want a quick fix for our hunger...Makhana is always most preferred option by me as they are very healthy. I try many makhana options one of the recent ones is very easy one with the use of olive oil and kashmiri chilli powder...Just these two ingredien…
CookpadPriya Gokani
Sumac flavoured Makhana Recipe by ZMA
#cookpadindia #innovative Makhana, also known as Fox Nuts or Lotus Seeds is popularly known as a fasting food. Rich in fibre and low in calories, this promotes weight loss. It is a perfect snack for Diabetics. It is a non-cereal grown in stagnant waters of Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and ditches. They ar…
CookpadZMA
Flavoured Makhana (FOXNUT) Recipe by NEETA BHARGAVA
#GA4 #Week13 #Makhana
CookpadNEETA BHARGAVA

Ready to try these makhana recipes?

Also try: Master Delicious Vrat-Friendly Desserts that are Easy and Quick

Check out our app for fresh recipe ideas or share your own twist on this superfood. Let’s make this festive season healthier together!