What it tastes like
Expect a light, puffy crunch, buttery-caramel sweetness and a toasty sesame finish.
The Premium Basket · India
Air-roasted fox nuts in a buttery toffee glaze, flecked with black sesame. Makhana goes to the sweet shop.
Available in India
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Expect a light, puffy crunch, buttery-caramel sweetness and a toasty sesame finish.
The makhana is air-roasted, not fried, and has a toffee glaze with black sesame instead of a savoury masala.
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