Sweet Makhana (Sakaria)
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Crunchy Lioncroft Sweet Makhana coated with pure jaggery for a delightful taste. A healthy, traditional snack perfect for festive moments, tea-time, and celebrations.


Suitable For
Vegetarian Gluten Free Light Snack Naturally Popped

Sweet Makhana (Sakaria)
For Those Who Live to Cook
Sweet Snack Fasting Crunchy
Size

About This Product

Crunchy Lioncroft Sweet Makhana coated with pure jaggery for a delightful taste. A healthy, traditional snack perfect for festive moments, tea-time, and celebrations.


Suitable For
Vegetarian Gluten Free Light Snack Naturally Popped
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (Per 100g)
Energy (kcal) 380 kcal
Protein 6 g
Carbohydrates 85 g
Sugars 45 g
Fat 0.5 g
Saturates 0.1 g
Fibre 8 g
Sodium 30 mg
Calcium 80 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 120 mg
Potassium 400 mg
The Story Of Sweet Makhana (Sakaria)

Sweet makhana sakaria — a confection of lotus seeds coated or mixed with sugar — represents a beautiful expression of one of India's most nutritionally celebrated ingredients in a sweet, snackable form that bridges the gap between indulgence and genuine nourishment. Lotus seeds, known as phool makhana in their puffed form, are revered in Ayurvedic tradition for their cooling, strengthening, and restorative properties, and their combination with sugar in a sweet preparation creates a snack that feels simultaneously traditional, wholesome, and delicious. Lioncroft's Sweet Makhana Sakaria is produced from quality lotus seeds to deliver the authentic character this beloved product deserves.

The combination of the light, airy crunch of puffed lotus seeds with the sweetness of sugar creates a confectionery experience that is uniquely satisfying — lighter than most traditional Indian sweets but with a pleasant, lingering flavour and the comforting association of a genuinely traditional preparation. Sweet makhana products are popular during religious fasting periods such as Navratri, when grain-based foods are avoided but nutritious, energy-sustaining snacks are actively sought. They are also enjoyed as a gentle after-meal sweet, offered to guests at religious gatherings, and appreciated by those looking for a lighter alternative to richer Indian mithai. Rich in protein, calcium, and magnesium, lotus seeds bring genuine nutritional value to this sweet preparation. Lioncroft's Sweet Makhana Sakaria is a charming, traditional product of genuine cultural and culinary interest.

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Tips on cooking

Convenient and ready straight from the pack — blends into marinades, rubs, stews, drinks and sauces across every cuisine.

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Snack straight from the pack for a light, sweet crunch.
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Serve as a fasting-friendly treat on vrat days.
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Crush over kheer and desserts for texture.
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Add to sweet trail mixes.
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Expert tip: If they've softened in the pack, a few minutes in a dry pan or low oven crisps sweet makhana right back up.
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