Health benefits of including Makhana in your meals

Heard of Prickly Water Lily or Lotus Seeds or Fox Nuts? 

Nope, well, you will be amazed to note that they are alternate names of our very own Makhana.

Makhanas are usually used as a snack food item as it is mostly associated with fasting due to their rich nutritional value. 

But why are Makhanas healthy and what makes it beneficial for the human body? 

Let's know the same below.

First and foremost, Makhanas are discovered to have high protein content. 

Yeah, as people fast during the day, they lack the required energy to carry out their daily activities. 

Instead of deep-fried snack items, Makhana can be consumed in a bowl just like that as it will also keep your calories in check.

Want to stay evergreen and look youthful? 

Then you will be surprised to note that Makhana has a lot of antioxidants that can help your skin glow and make you look younger. 

Just a handful of Makhana every day can reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, among others.

Do you suffer from acidity problems and constipation? 

Well, Makhana has a lot of fibre that actually makes your digestive process work in a sorted manner. 

So, no more complaints related to your stools as Makhana can help you flush out toxins from the body.

Do you have problems with starting your family? 

Has the doctor blamed it on your fertility issues? 

Well, Makhana can come to your aid as it is believed to help with premature ejaculation and also enhance the quality of semen along with assisting women troubled with infertility.

Are you bored of being called fat or overweight? 

Did you know that Makhana can really help you lose weight as it is high in magnesium and potassium and low in sodium? 

Not just that, Makhana has a high potassium content that can help you bring down your blood pressure.

Makhana has antibacterial properties and a natural compound called kaempferol that can help people suffering from diabetes, arthritis, etc. to face reduced inflammation.

Now that we understand the reasons you should include Makhana in your diet, we will also share with you some easy ways to prepare Makhana. 

Don't worry, these recipes are easy to make with less time.

The option you have is to make Spicy or Chaat Makhana. 

Yeah, you can add 3 cups of Makhana into a pan with ghee and roast the same for 10 minutes while stirring regularly. 

You can think of adding one spoon of salt, half a spoon of turmeric powder, 1 spoon of black pepper, 1 spoon of red pepper powder, and 2 spoonfuls of chaat masala into the pan. 

Stir the Makhana with all these ingredients quite well. After cooling it, you can taste and also add more masala as per your taste.

Want to enjoy some sugary Makhana? Well, here we present you the best way to prepare Caramel Makhana. 

So, you can take 2 cups of Makhana and put it in oil or ghee till it is cooked. 

In another pan, you can melt the jaggery with as much sweetness as you want along with a little water. 

Let the jaggery thicken slightly and now pour the Makhana into the melted jaggery. 

Cool the mixture and enjoy having a bowl of Caramel Makhana.