Makhanas, or fox nuts, are all time favourite for the people who want to be fit. It is slated as a popular 'healthy snack'  in the health regime. The puffed-up lotus seeds are being sold by healthy packaged food brands at high prices. Makhana is beneficial when it comes to weight loss. You can lose extra fats from your body by consuming it daily. Here are the various popular ways to consume makhanas.

1. Dry Roasted Makhana:
Recipe: Place your makhanas on a non-stick pan or griddle and roast them on a low flame until they appear slightly brown. Be careful to moderate the flame, so as to not burn the fox nuts. Once they are roasted transfer the fox nuts in an air-tight jar or container and place the container in a dry place.

2. Makhanas Roasted With Ghee/Coconut Oil:
Recipe: Add a tablespoon of ghee or coconut oil to your pan, before placing the fox nuts in it. You may add a bit of salt or chaat masala but avoid adding too many artificial or salty flavourings and seasonings.

3. Healthy Flavoured Makhana:
Recipe: Roast the fox nuts in ghee and flavour them with natural spices and condiments like mint leaves, curry leaves, coriander powder, garlic powder, turmeric powder, green chillies, etc. You may also add peanuts or cashews and almonds to the mix to add a bit more crunch and nutrition to the snack.

(Courtesy: NDTV Food)