Mithila Makhana (Premium, 250g) — Hand-popped

Description

Few foods carry their homeland in their name the way Mithila Makhana does. These plump, ivory-white foxnuts are popped from the seeds of the prickly water lily (Euryale ferox) that grows in the still ponds and wetlands of north Bihar — and in 2022 they earned a coveted GI tag, recognising what every Maithil household has always known: the best makhana in the world comes from this soil.

The work behind each fluffy puff is quiet and back-breaking. Mallah farming families wade chest-deep into the ponds of Darbhanga, Madhubani and Saharsa to gather the seeds by hand, then sun-dry, roast and pop them over open flame — a single skilled tirhut popper striking the hot seed at the exact moment it bursts into a light, crunchy pearl. It is one of the few crops still made almost entirely by hand, passed down through generations along the Kosi and Kamla rivers.

We source only the large-grade (5-sutta and above) pops — bigger, lighter and crisper than the makhana you find loose in city markets. Naturally gluten-free, low in fat and rich in plant protein, they are roasted, not fried, which makes them the snack Bihari mothers reach for first: tossed in a little ghee and rock salt for evening chai, simmered into a creamy makhana kheer at festivals, or offered as prasad during fasts and vrat.

Light enough to eat by the handful, wholesome enough to feel good about — this is the everyday superfood of the Mithila plains, sent to your kitchen exactly as the ponds give it.

Product details

• Net weight: 250g
• Shelf life: 6 months from packing
• Grade: Premium large-pop (5-sutta+), hand-popped
• Ingredients: 100% pure makhana (foxnut) — gluten-free, protein-rich, no additives
• Origin: Mithila (Darbhanga, Madhubani, Saharsa), Bihar — GI-tagged
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container, away from moisture; re-crisp in a dry pan if needed