Foxnuts, also known as makhana, are a unique and delicious food product native to India. They are the dried seeds of the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera), a beautiful aquatic plant revered for its cultural and culinary significance.
In India, Makhana, also known as foxnut or lotus seeds, is predominantly cultivated in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. While there isn’t a significant variety in terms of different cultivars, Makhana is processed and marketed in various forms, such as raw, roasted, or flavored.