Phool Makhana is the seed of the lotus plant and looks a bit like popcorn. Due to their hard consistency, dried lotus seeds must be soaked in water overnight before use. They can then be added directly to soups or used in other dishes.
 
Energy/calorific value: 1465kJ/350kca
Fat: 0g
of which saturated fatty acids: 0g
Carbohydrates: 77g
of which sugar: 0g
Fiber: 7.6g
Protein: 9.7g