Phool makhana or Lotus seed are obtained from of Indian Lotus plant. The seeds grow on the leaf in a pond or ideally in stagnant water. Collected seeds are then washed and sun-dried for a couple of hours. After they dry up, they are roasted in a pan at high flame and then hit immediately so that the black shells are broken and white puff pops out. Phool Makhana/Lotus Seeds/Eurayle fox seeds are one such healthy ingredient that is healthy and can be easily included in our diet. Country of Origin: India