When you think of foxes – yes, humble makhana – you can be reminded of your evening break, remembering this roasted and crunchy superfood with a cup of tea. You can also remember Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who mentioned at a rally earlier this year that he eat Makhan for 300 days a year. Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan may also come to mind, as she has been an outspoken fan of Makhanas, calling her her snack-to snack for years.

In recent years, Makhan’s popularity has increased – not only in India, but globally. The United States, Canada and Australia are among the top importers, sourcing these ‘black diamonds’ of India.

The nutritional value of Makhana, undoubtedly, is a major reason why it holds the title of a global superfood. It is supported by nutrition and increasing appearance of health experts sharing information on social media platforms. It is an excellent choice for weight loss goal due to its high protein and low-calorie content. With high levels of antioxidants and flavonoids, it helps in combating inflammation and aging.

During the annual budget this year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitarman announced that “Makhana Board” would be established in Bihar. The Region? Well, to increase the production, processing, price joint and marketing of Makhana.

Bihar is the largest producer of these nuts in India, which contributes 80 percent of the country’s supply, yet it has fought to capitalize on the increasing global demand of this superfood.

Amidst these developments, Machan is enjoying a gap change in Indian homes in this summer. Traditionally, they were remembered as roasted snacks associated with coffee or tea. Other popular preparations include Makhana BHEL and Rich, creamy kheer. Before gaining popularity as a mainstream breakfast, Makhana was mainly known as a traditional offering (offerings) in temples.

In the summer of 2025, however, there is a rather fancy era for Makhan. From nutritious smoothies to lip-smoking mousse desserts and ice creams, they are emerging as a major component in various types of attractive home dishes.

Chefs also accept the versatility of houses, saying that there is no end to the delicious possibilities they introduced.

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A whole new wave of makhana-based dishes has taken Instagram from the storm-and they are amazingly easy to make at home. Target? To infect your favorite behavior with a powerful punch of nutrition without sacrificing taste.

For example, blend some Makhan, nuts and seeds with milk, dark chocolate, date, cocoa powder and peanut butter. Voila, you have a mousse ready, which you can carry forward with your favorite garnish.

Another standout recipe is a homemade Makhana Choco Bar. Just soak Makhan and almonds in milk, then mix them with honey, vanilla essence and milk powder to make a creamy mixture. Pour it into the molds and freeze for 12 hours. Once frozen, immerse bars in a melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture. In just one minute, the coating is reminiscent of the Hardens-Aus satisfactory crunch of its favorite store-bred Ice Cream Bar.

Another refreshing that you can try is a common makhana smoothie summer, nutritious, and delicious crime-free. Just a mixture of mango, roasted, dates, cocoa powder, vanilla essence and milk; Add chia seeds if you want. It is a sweet, energetic behavior that is Instagram-worthy because it is healthy.

Chef Daya Shankar Choubey, Executive Chef, Marriott Arvali Resort’s courtyard, suggests that Makhana is gluten and therefore gluten is an excellent option for people with intolerance or sensitivity. To make the makhana-based dishes delicious, he recommends bouncing or frying it.

“It brings out its nutritious taste and crisp texture,” says Chef Choubey.

Pastry chef Chef Estimed at New Delhi’s Leela Palace, agrees and says: For any preparation, it will clearly help toast the flame lightly to a slow flame in butter (ghee), to highlight nutrition.

“Makhana can be easily baked in an oven before using the best texture,” says Chef Oberoi.

You should also consider soaking Makhana to soften it, especially when making smoothies or desirats.

Since Makhana has a neutral taste, you can use it a lot with it. It adds well with a series of tastes such as cardamom, peri peri, vanilla and cinnamon.

So, how are you using Makhana at home this season?