Phool Makhana can be boiled or roasted to eat as a snack, or ground into flour for use in baking, puddings and candies, or mixed into dishes such as the sticky rice dumpling known as bajang and in desserts.
Cumin is an essential ingredient in the preparation of curries, rice dishes and snacks. It goes well with coriander and spice blends such as Garam Masala and Curry powder.