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Mithila Makhana
Bihar · A1 jumbo foxnuts · 200g
Two foods. Rooted in their regions.
India’s Forgotten Foods.
Brought Back to the Table.
Mithila makhana from Bihar. Aromatic Kala Namak rice from Uttar Pradesh. Two regional favourites, thoughtfully sourced for your table.
₹389
Kala Namak Rice
Uttar Pradesh · Aromatic grain · 500g
Thoughtfully sourced Delivered across India
Two foods. Two regions. Chosen with care.
A small collection of regional favourites, with a place in your everyday kitchen.
Laboratory Tested Nutritional Values (Per 100g):
Protein11g
FatLow Fat
MagnesiumNatural
Gluten0% Gluten
Mithila, Bihar · 200g pack
Premium Mithila Makhana
Generously sized foxnuts with a delicate crunch. Ready to roast, season or fold into your favourite recipes.
Price (Inclusive of all taxes)
₹389
₹389/pack
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- A1 jumbo grade
- Naturally light & crunchy
- For snacks, curries & kheer
From your everyday kitchen
A little crunch.
So many possibilities.
- Roast & season
- A little ghee, salt and pepper. Five minutes to a crisp tea-time snack.
- Stir into a curry
- Let the foxnuts soak up a fragrant matar or kaju gravy.
- Slow-cook a kheer
- Milk, saffron and cardamom turn a handful into something special.
- Keep it simple for vrat
- A familiar ingredient for traditional fasting-day recipes.
Kala Namak Rice vs Regular White Rice (Per 100g):
Tested Values
Glycemic Index
< 55 (Low GI)
vs 65–75 high
Plant Protein
10.6 g (2x)
vs 4–5g common
Processing
Unpolished
Retains bran
Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh · 500g pack
Kala Namak Rice
A fragrant heritage grain for everyday meals. Gently aromatic, full of character, and rooted in the Terai.
Price (Inclusive of all taxes)
₹338
₹169/pack
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100% Sourced from Siddharthnagar, UP
Packaging Note: Available in printed or kraft zip pouch
- Naturally aromatic
- Unpolished heritage grain
- For everyday meals
Chef's Cooking Guide:
1:2 to 1:2.5 Water RatioRinse 2–3 times and soak for 15–20 minutes. For fluffy biryani style, cook in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water per cup of rice. For soft comfort style, cook in an open pot with 2.5 cups water.
💡 Golden Tip:
Add 1 tsp pure desi ghee while cooking to unlock its deep traditional aroma and satiety.
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Rooted in their regions
Good Food Begins With Knowing Where It Comes From.
Every bite of Farm & Me connects you directly to the geography, ecology, and generations of farming wisdom that nurtured it.
The Ancient Wetland Ponds of Mithila
Over 85% of the world’s makhana originates in the floodplains of North Bihar. In Mithila, local farming and fishing communities wade through still, natural wetlands to harvest prickly water lily seeds from the pond beds. The seeds are sun-dried, fire-roasted in clay pots, and popped by hand into crunchy jumbo makhana.
- ✓ GI Registry Certified origin
- ✓ Sun-dried & traditionally popped
- ✓ Directly supporting Mithila wetland harvesters
The Himalayan Terai of Kapilvastu
Siddharthnagar in eastern Uttar Pradesh lies in the Terai belt right beneath the Himalayas. Fed by mineral-heavy meltwater, this unique soil imparts Kala Namak rice its famous aroma and distinct black husk. Legend recounts that Lord Buddha gifted these very scented grains to the disciples of Kapilvastu.
- ✓ GI Tagged to 11 specific districts of UP
- ✓ Unpolished grain retaining bran nutrients
- ✓ Sourced from farming families in Siddharthnagar
“We draw inspiration from India’s rich food traditions and adapt them for today’s lifestyles.”
Prachi Dubey
Founder, Farm & Me • Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Why Farm & Me
Good food.
Thoughtfully chosen.
- Rooted in a place
- Mithila for our makhana. Siddharthnagar for our rice. Regional foods selected for the character of their origins.
- Close to the source
- We work directly with rural producers in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, keeping traditional foods part of everyday life.
- Care in every pack
- Unpolished rice, traditionally popped makhana and moisture-barrier pouches to preserve their aroma and crunch.
What are you bringing home?
The Heritage Pantry Duo
Mithila Makhana (200g) + Kala Namak Rice (500g).
A little of both, for your pantry.
₹585
Clear Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our sourcing, quality, and shipping.
Where is your Makhana sourced from?
Our Makhana is sourced strictly from the GI-tagged Mithila region of Bihar. This floodplain wetland ecosystem has cultivated foxnuts for over a thousand years. Traditional communities harvest the seeds from natural wetlands and hand-pop them under intense woodfire heat.
What makes Farm & Me Makhana different from regular supermarket makhana?
Most commercial brands pack smaller-grade, broken makhana that tends to be chewy, hollow, or contains bitter hard shells. At Farm & Me, we curate large-sized A1 grade makhana that yields a dense, satisfying crunch, clean white texture, and 11g of natural protein per 100g.
Where does Kala Namak Rice come from and what is its history?
Kala Namak Rice is sourced directly from farming communities in Siddharthnagar in the Terai region of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Scented by Himalayan meltwater and cultivated since 600 BC, it is celebrated as Lord Buddha's gift to the kingdom of Kapilvastu. Its husk is pitch black, earning it the moniker "The Scented Black Pearl of India."
Is Kala Namak Rice suitable for people monitoring blood sugar?
Yes. Unlike polished white rice which has a high Glycemic Index of 65–75 and causes quick insulin spikes, Kala Namak Rice is unpolished with a certified Glycemic Index < 55 (Low GI). It digests smoothly, releases glucose steadily, and provides 10.6g of plant protein.
How do I cook Kala Namak Rice for the best texture and aroma?
Rinse the grains gently 2–3 times and soak for 15–20 minutes. For fluffy biryani-style grains, cook in a pressure cooker using 2 cups of water per 1 cup of rice. For a softer comfort texture, cook in an open pot with 2.5 cups of water. Pro-tip: Adding 1 teaspoon of pure desi cow ghee while boiling releases an intoxicating aroma throughout the house!
Why might the rice packaging look slightly different in some shipments?
Depending on small-batch bottling cycles, you may receive either our white & pink illustrated pouch or our eco-friendly kraft paper zip pouch. Rest assured, the GI-certified harvest inside is identical and meets our exact quality standards.
Do you deliver across India and how long does shipping take?
Yes, we ship pan-India across 20,000+ pin codes. Orders are processed in 2–5 days (as products are packed in fresh small batches). Transit across India takes 3–7 business days, resulting in a total estimated doorstep delivery of 5–10 days. Orders above ₹499 enjoy 100% Free Shipping.
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