Pumpkin Seeds (Magaz Kadu)

Description

Pumpkin Seeds (Magaz Kadu) (مغز کدو)

Magaz Kadu are clean, peeled pumpkin seed kernels. They are soft, tasty and a natural source of protein and healthy fats.

Quick facts

Below are the ways Magaz Kadu is valued in Pakistani homes and kitchens. This is traditional and general information, not medical advice.

15 ways to use Magaz Kadu

1. Snack: Eat a small handful a day.
2. Sardai: Soak with almonds and saunf, grind and mix with milk.
3. Thandai: Add to summer thandai.
4. Kheer topping: Sprinkle on kheer and halwa.
5. Panjiri: Add to winter panjiri.
6. Salad: Add to salads for crunch.
7. Oats: Sprinkle on oats and yogurt.
8. Milk: Grind and mix into warm milk at night.
9. Trail mix: Mix with almonds and raisins.
10. Baking: Add to bread and biscuits.
11. Laddu: Add to dry fruit laddu.
12. Smoothie: Blend into shakes.
13. Roasted: Lightly roast with salt.
14. Exam snack: Pack for students.
15. Storage: Keep in the fridge in hot weather.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Magaz Kadu

1. Healthy snack: Tasty and satisfying kernels.
2. Plant protein: A natural source of protein.
3. Healthy fats: Natural source of good fats.
4. Magnesium and zinc: A natural source of these minerals.
5. Sardai ingredient: A key part of cooling sardai and thandai.
6. Summer cooling tradition: Unani tradition describes it as cooling.
7. Brain tradition: Old desi tradition links magaz with the mind.
8. Sleep tradition: Taken in milk at night in the tradition.
9. Winter panjiri: Added to panjiri and laddu.
10. Desserts: Used on kheer, halwa and mithai.
11. Salad topping: Adds crunch to salads.
12. Children’s snack: A healthy nut for kids.
13. Students’ food: Popular during exams.
14. Pairs with badam: Classic with almonds and khashkhash.
15. Peeled kernels: Ready to eat, no shell.
16. Unani formulas: Used in many cooling preparations.
17. Easy to grind: Grinds into a smooth paste.
18. Long shelf life: Keeps in an airtight jar.
19. Natural food: No salt, colour or oil added.
20. Family friendly: Loved by all ages.

Buying tip: Good magaz kadu is white to cream, plump, clean and sweet smelling. Yellow, shrivelled or bitter kernels are old.

Why buy from Maqsood Herbal Store

We have been in the herbal trade since 2005. Every item is checked for correct identity, colour, smell and cleanliness, and packed fresh after you order. We deliver all over Pakistan within 3 days for a flat Rs 300. You can pay by Cash on Delivery, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Sealed items can be returned within 7 days.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Please see a doctor

Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment. Please see a doctor or a qualified hakeem before using any herb for a health problem, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, giving it to a child, taking regular medicine, or have a long term illness. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice any allergy or side effect.

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Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this page describes traditional use only and is not medical advice.