Makhana

Makhana, commonly known as fox nuts, gorgon nuts, or lotus seeds, are the edible, puffed seeds of the prickly water lily (Euryale ferox), not the traditional lotus flower. Primarily cultivated in Bihar, India, these seeds are harvested from aquatic ponds, roasted, and popped to create a low-calorie, high-fiber, and nutrient-dense, gluten-free snack.