NUTS

  GROUND NUT

• Also Known As : Moongfali (मूंगफली)
• Type : Legume

• Color:
  • Raw: Pale yellow or beige with a reddish-brown outer skin
  • Cooked/Roasted: Golden brown or dark brown

• Texture (Cooked):
  • Boiled: Soft and creamy
  • Roasted/Fried: Crunchy and crisp

• Flavor:
  • Raw: Mild and earthy
  • Cooked/Roasted: Rich, nutty, and slightly sweet

• Common Uses:
  • Snacking: Roasted or boiled, often salted
  • Culinary: In peanut butter, sauces, and as a garnish
  • Cultural Practices: Traditional recipes and festivities

Groundnut is a versatile legume prized for its nutty flavor and crunchy texture. Available in pale yellow with a reddish-brown skin when raw, they turn golden or dark brown when roasted. Popular as snacks, they are also used in various dishes, sauces, and sweets. Groundnut oil is a common cooking ingredient, and these nuts feature prominently in cultural traditions and recipes.

   FOX NUT

• Also Known As : Makhana ( मखाना)
• Type: Seed (from the Euryale ferox plant)

• Color:
  • Raw: Pale white or light cream
  • Roasted: Light to golden brown

• Texture (Cooked):
  • Roasted: Light, crunchy, and airy

• Flavor:
  • Raw: Mild and slightly nutty
  • Roasted: Subtly sweet and nutty with a hint of toastiness

• Common Uses:
  • Snacking: Roasted and seasoned, often eaten as a healthy snack
  • Culinary: Used in curries, soups, and desserts
  • Religious Offerings: Common in traditional rituals and festivals

Fox nut is a nutritious seed from the Euryale ferox plant. Raw fox nuts are pale white or light cream, turning light to golden brown when roasted. They are valued for their light, crunchy texture and subtly sweet, nutty flavor. Popular as a healthy snack, fox nuts are often roasted and seasoned. They are also used in a variety of dishes, including curries, soups, and desserts. Additionally, fox nuts hold significance in traditional rituals and Ayurvedic medicine due to their numerous health benefits.