Mahashivratri is a festival of great spiritual significance, often observed with fasting. Devotees who fast on this day spend the entire day in worship of Lord Shiva. However, prolonged fasting can lead to a lack of energy. Choosing the right nutritious food for fasting becomes crucial. If you are fasting on Mahashivratri, you should definitely try these 3 delicious and energy-boosting recipes made from water chestnut flour (singhara atta).
1. Singhara Atta Halwa: A powerhouse of energy with sweetness
• 1 cup water chestnut flour
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 cup jaggery or sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 8-10 cashews and almonds (finely chopped)
Method
1. Heat ghee in a pan and add water chestnut flour. Roast on low heat until golden brown.
2. Now add water and stir continuously to prevent lumps.
3. When the mixture thickens slightly, add jaggery or sugar and mix well.
4. Add cardamom powder and chopped nuts and cook for two minutes.
5. Serve the halwa hot after it is prepared.
2. Singhara Atta Paratha: A perfect blend of taste and health
Ingredients
• 1 cup water chestnut flour
• 2 boiled potatoes
• 1 teaspoon rock salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
• Ghee (for cooking)
Method
1. In a bowl, mix water chestnut flour, mashed boiled potatoes, rock salt, black pepper powder, and cilantro.
2. Add a little water to make a soft dough and cover it for 10 minutes.
3. Now make small balls from the dough and roll them out.
4. Heat a griddle, apply ghee, and cook the parathas on both sides until golden brown.
5. Serve with yogurt or fasting chutney.
3. Singhara Atta Pakodi: Crispy and delicious snack recipe
Ingredients
• 1 cup water chestnut flour
• 1 boiled potato (grated)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies
• 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
• Rock salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Ghee or peanut oil (for frying)
Method
1. In a bowl, mix water chestnut flour, grated potato, green chilies, cilantro, and rock salt.
2. Add water gradually to make a thick batter.
3. Heat ghee or oil in a pan and fry small pakodas until golden brown.
4. Serve hot with fasting chutney or yogurt.
Benefits of recipes made from water chestnut flour
• Energy-rich: Water chestnut flour has a good amount of carbohydrates and fiber, providing energy throughout the day.
• Easy to digest: It is light and does not cause problems like gas or indigestion.
• Gluten-free: Being gluten-free, it is healthy and allergy-free.
• Detoxifies the body: During fasting, toxins are eliminated from the body, and this flour aids this process.
Maintaining proper diet during the Mahashivratri fast is crucial to prevent weakness and maintain energy throughout the day. These 3 recipes made from water chestnut flour are both delicious and beneficial for health. This Mahashivratri, try these dishes and keep yourself healthy and energetic.
