Fox Nut (Makhana)
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| Famille | Nymphaeaceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Makhanna |
| हिंदी | मखाना |
| Parties utilisées | seed |
Fox nut, or makhana, is a prickly water lily with huge, spiny floating leaves and purple flowers. It grows in ponds and wetlands of eastern and north-eastern India, and Bihar produces most of the world's supply of its popped seeds.
In Ayurveda it is known as Makhanna. The seed is valued as a light, nourishing food and has traditionally been used in strengthening preparations for general wellness, as well as in fasting foods.
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