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The seeds of a type of water lily are known as makhanas, fox nuts or lotus seeds, they are prized for their nutritional value, being high in B vitamins, protein and fibre, with some touting them as a superfood, external.
Often eaten as a snack, makhanas are also used in various dishes, including the milk pudding kheer, as well as being ground into flour.
90% of the world's makhana is grown in the north-western Indian state of Bihar.
#ethnobotany
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crge77e9j19oPublished at
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