Awadh- Phool Makhana or Tal Makhana is majorly used as a fasting snack and is prepared keeping that in mind. There are no added flavours or preservatives. It must be stored in an Air-Tight container. Other advantages are that it is low in cholesterol fat and sodium which makes it an ideal snack to satiate those in-between meal hunger pangs. Health benefits of makhana are : It's a good source of protein carbohydrates fibre magnesium potassium phosphorus iron and zinc. High in fiber and low in calories it enables weight loss.