HELLO ESC · 80 g of loud.
Crunch, unpaused. Premium flavoured roasted makhana, Bengaluru.
Whole makhana, roasted, never fried. Seasoned five bold ways.
₹249 · 80 g · only at Gabbar Chai, Bengaluru
Makhana · Lime Chilli
Zest Raiders
Ride the zest.
Zesty lime, a green-chilli kick, a clean salty finish.
₹24980 g
Makhana · Magic Masala
Makhana Maveric
Play Bold.
Warm Indian spices, roasted in. The classic, made bold.
₹24980 g
Makhana · Peri Peri
Fire Escape
Crunch with a punch.
Smoky paprika and chilli with a bright lemon finish.
₹24980 g
Makhana · Cheese
Cheese Chargers
Charge Up with Cheese.
Mellow, savoury cheese. Very hard to share.
₹24980 g
Makhana · Himalayan Pink Salt & PepperNew
Himalayan Odyssey
Climb higher.
Pink salt and cracked pepper. Simple, clean, quietly addictive.
₹24980 g
Why makhana
Small seed.
Serious crunch.
Roasted
Roasted.
Never fried.
Whole makhana, roasted until crisp, then seasoned with bold spice blends.
Crunchy
Loud crunch.
Light, airy puffs with a snap you can hear across the room.
Light
Light as air.
Airy, popped puffs. Big crunch, never heavy.
Price
Every flavour.
₹249
80 g. Same price at every store.
Bold
Five bold flavours.
Lime Chilli, Magic Masala, Peri Peri, Cheese and Himalayan Pink Salt & Pepper. Each with its own seasoning.
The seed behind the crunch
What is makhana?
Makhana are fox nuts: the popped seeds of the Euryale ferox water lily, traditionally grown in ponds and wetlands. Bihar is India’s main producer.
- The seeds are harvested from the water lily.
- They are roasted and popped into light, crunchy puffs.
- We season them in five bold blends.
The ESC Games
36 sports. One snack break.
Our tribute to the LA28 programme. Here are a few; tap for the rules in a line.
Athletics
Running, jumping and throwing events. Fastest time or longest/highest mark wins. The marathon is 42.195 km.
Aquatics
Swimming, diving, artistic swimming and water polo. Fastest to the wall, best dive or most goals wins. LA28 adds 50 m backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Weightlifting
Lift a barbell overhead in the snatch and the clean & jerk. Heaviest combined total wins.
Equestrian
Horse and rider compete in dressage, jumping and eventing. Best score, fewest penalties wins. Men and women compete against each other.
Football
Two teams of 11 try to put the ball in the other goal. Most goals wins.
Basketball
Teams of five shoot through a 10 ft hoop: 2 points, 3 from beyond the arc. Most points wins. Invented in 1891 with peach baskets.
Badminton
Rackets and a shuttlecock over a net. Rally-point games to 21, best of three.
Skateboarding
Tricks on a board in a street course or park. Judges score difficulty and style. Debuted at Tokyo 2020.
You escaped.
Nothing here is urgent. Have a puff.
Where to buy
Find us at Gabbar Chai.
Exclusive retail partner
Six outlets in east Bengaluru.
Sarjapur Road, Varthur and Gunjur. Open daily, 10 am to 11 pm.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is makhana?
Makhana, also called fox nuts, are the popped seeds of the Euryale ferox water lily. They are traditionally grown in ponds and wetlands, with Bihar as the main producer in India. The seeds are harvested, roasted and popped. HELLO ESC roasts them and seasons them in five flavours.
Where can I buy HELLO ESC makhana?
HELLO ESC is available only at Gabbar Chai stores in Bengaluru: Sompura, Sulikunte, Kodathi, Varthur Road, Gunjur and CSK Mall.
What flavours does HELLO ESC makhana come in?
Five: Zest Raiders (Lime Chilli), Makhana Maveric (Magic Masala), Fire Escape (Peri Peri), Cheese Chargers (Cheese) and Himalayan Odyssey (Himalayan Pink Salt & Pepper).
What oil is HELLO ESC makhana made with?
Zest Raiders, Makhana Maveric, Fire Escape and Cheese Chargers use rice bran oil. Himalayan Odyssey uses olive oil and sunflower oil.
Does Cheese Chargers contain milk?
Yes. Its natural cheese powder contains milk solids and cheddar extract.
How big is a pack?
Each pack has a net weight of 80 g (2.82 oz).
How long does it stay fresh and how should I store it?
Best before 9 months for Zest Raiders, Makhana Maveric and Fire Escape, and 6 months for Cheese Chargers. Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from sunlight.
Where can I buy makhana near me in Bengaluru?
HELLO ESC roasted makhana is sold in-store at six Gabbar Chai outlets on and around Sarjapur Road and Varthur: Sompura, Sulikunte, Kodathi, Varthur Road, Gunjur and CSK Mall. Open 10 am to 11 pm.
How much does HELLO ESC makhana cost?
₹249 for an 80 g pack, in all five flavours.
Can I order HELLO ESC makhana online?
Not yet. HELLO ESC is sold only in-store at Gabbar Chai outlets in Bengaluru.
Is there a store near Whitefield or Sarjapur Road?
Yes. Varthur Road, Gunjur and CSK Mall are the closest to Whitefield and Varthur. Sompura, Sulikunte and Kodathi are on Sarjapur Main Road.
Is HELLO ESC makhana fried?
No. The makhana is roasted, then seasoned with bold spice blends.
Who makes HELLO ESC?
HELLO ESC is manufactured by STAAR FOOD, No.24, Ground Floor, Bangalore Kirana Complex, Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru - 560022. FSSAI Lic. No. 11221332000374.