Makhana Project — Hill Country Heat Popped Water Lily Seeds

Texas Heat. Lemon Brightness. Ancient Crunch.

Our Hill Country Heat makhana is a love letter to the Texas landscape. We take foxnuts sourced from the lily ponds of Bihar, India — the ancestral home of 85% of the world's popped water lily seeds — and finish them in small batches in Austin with ingredients grown right in our backyard.

Each batch is coated in Texas Hill Country Olive Co. Jalapeño Infused Olive Oil — bright, grassy, and warmly spiced — then seasoned with Origin Ranch's 3-Lemon Salt, a stunning blend of lemon balm, lemon verbena, and lemongrass grown at the ranch. The result is a flavor that builds: first the citrusy herb lift, then the slow, satisfying heat of jalapeño.

Bold enough to stand on its own. Light enough to keep reaching for more.

Why You'll Love It

• Jalapeño olive oil from Texas Hill Country Olive Co. — bright, grassy heat
• 3-Lemon Salt from Origin Ranch — lemon balm, verbena & lemongrass in every bite
• Ancient makhana from Bihar — traceable and time-honored
• Plant-based, gluten-free, and non-GMO
• Light, airy crunch with a fraction of the calories of chips or popcorn

Why Makhana?

🌱 Plant-based protein — a rare snack that actually fuels you
✓ Gluten-free & non-GMO — clean ingredients, nothing hidden
✓ Low calorie, high satisfaction — fewer calories than popcorn or chips
✓ Low glycemic — won't spike your blood sugar
🌿 Rich in antioxidants — traditionally used in Ayurvedic wellness
✓ Gut-friendly — easy to digest, light on your stomach

Ancient wisdom, Texas fire, and a crunch you won't forget. Welcome to the Makhana Project.

Sourced from Bihar. Finished in Austin. Made with love.