Our Finest Manjula's Spices brand of Phool Makhana in 400gm is the name given to popped lotus seeds used in Indian cooking. The puffed lotus seed has the bitter centre core and the outer membrane are removed, and is puffed, just as popcorn is puffed.It is a very popular food during the fasting.'Makhane ki kheer' is the most popular kheer during fasting.