Is makhana allowed during fasting?
Yes. Makhana is the seed of an aquatic plant, not a cereal grain, which is why it has been
eaten during Hindu fasting periods for centuries. It is commonly used during
Navratri, Ekadashi, Shivratri, Karva Chauth and Janmashtami.
Which MAKHANZA products suit vrat
Suitable: raw makhana and plain roasted makhana. These contain no grain,
no onion and no garlic.
Check first: flavoured and fortified products contain seasonings, and
fasting practice varies by family and region. The full ingredient list is printed on every
pack and shown on every product page — please read it against your own practice rather than
relying on a general statement.
How to eat makhana during a fast
- Dry roasted — a spoon of ghee, rock salt (sendha namak), roast until crisp
- Makhana kheer — simmered in milk with cardamom, the traditional vrat dessert
- Raw, ground — as a thickener for vrat curries in place of flour
- Straight from the pouch — when a fast simply needs to end quietly
Why people choose it for fasting
Makhana is light, keeps well without refrigeration, and needs no cooking. Per 100 g it
carries 9.7 g of plant protein and 14.5 g of fibre with 0.1 g of fat — which is why it holds
up through a long day better than fried vrat snacks.
Ordering before a festival
Delivery is ₹49 across India and free over ₹499. Order a few days ahead of Navratri — the
week itself is the busiest of the year for makhana.