makhana

Pratibha Bondia Kheria started Pearl Mithila Makhana in Darbhanga, Bihar, to ensure makhana farmers are getting a justified price for the makhana they source.

Dr Manoj Kumar’s innovative farming techniques and research are changing makhana cultivation in Bihar for good. By introducing flood-resistant methods, shallow water farming, and high-yielding lotus seed varieties, he’s helping farmers increase their incomes and meet growing global demand for this superfood.

Makhana, also called lotus seeds or fox nuts, make a great snack. Here's the laborious process involved in producing the superfood.

Makhana, also called lotus seeds or fox nuts are a powerhouse of nutrients and make a healthy snack. Watch this video to learn what makes it special and expensive!

Makhana, also known as fox nuts, can help you keep calories at bay and lose weight, among a host of other health benefits. Watch this video to see how.

“The way we are going, in the next 2 to 3 years, we will successfully be able to contribute 70 to 75 per cent of the total makhana production in the world.”

High in protein and low on fats, makhana is an ideal snack for everyone from diabetics to those trying to lose weight!

If there is anything jam-packed with essential nutrients for the human body, it has to be the Lotus stems or Kamal Kakdi.

From having a collective-family income of Rs 2,000-3,000 per month as an exploited agricultural labourer in Bihar to being offered an engineering job in Singapore with an annual package of Rs 8 lakhs, the story of Dileep Sahni is nothing short of inspiring!