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Makhana is not a lotus seed. Makhana comes from Euryale ferox, a prickly water lily in the family Nymphaeaceae; lotus seed comes from Nelumbo nucifera in the family Nelumbonaceae. A botanical, agricultural and culinary comparison of two plants that are constantly confused, checked against primary sources.

Makhana, or popped water lily seeds, comes from the Euryale ferox plant grown in Bihar, India. Here is what it is, how it is made, and how it is eaten.