TRS Lotus Seeds (Phool Makhana) 50g

TRS Lotus Seeds (Phool Makhana) are puffed seeds of the lotus flower — light, white, and about the size of a marble, with almost no flavour of their own until they are roasted. They are very light for their volume, so a small pack goes a surprisingly long way.

Best for

• Roasted makhana with salt and pepper
• Makhana kheer
• Makhana curry, and fasting or vrat dishes

How to cook it

Roast them in a dry pan or in a spoonful of ghee over low to medium heat for five to seven minutes, stirring often, until they are crisp all the way through — undercooked makhana is chewy and disappointing. Season once off the heat. For kheer, roast them first, then simmer in milk until they soften and swell.

Pack and storage

50 g. Store in a cool, dry place, sealed after opening — they go soft quickly if left exposed to air.