Makhanas also called fox nuts, come from a plant called Euryale Fox, Makhana is an extremely popular ingredient in various recipes and makes for a perfect snack for everyone, including weight watchers. These seeds can be consumed raw or in cooked form. Apart from being a nutritious snack, it can also be used as medicine as it was being used in medieval times. The essential micronutrients found in lotus seeds are of vast importance to the human body