Shingare (Water Chestnut) Chaat Recipe in detailed — including titles, summary, ingredients, flame settings, secret tip, FAQs, serving ideas, tiffin tips, benefits, and questions.

Warm, comforting & absolutely delicious Winter Special Singhara Chaat (Water Chestnut Chaat) 😍❄️
A super easy, vrat-friendly & healthy snack made in just 5 minutes!
Sautéed in desi ghee, flavoured with black pepper, lemon & rock salt — this simple recipe tastes extremely satisfying and perfect for winter evenings or fasting days.

Try this cozy, nutritious & flavour-loaded chaat today! 🌿🔥

🌰 Shingare Chaat (Water Chestnut Chaat) – Winter Special, Easy, Simple & Extremely Delicious!

Vrat Friendly | 10-Minute Dinner Idea | Winter Superfood Chaat

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Vrat-Friendly Winter Chaat | Singharay ka Garma Garam Nashta

📝 Summary

This warm, flavorful Shingare Chaat is a winter-special, vrat-friendly recipe made with boiled water chestnuts tossed in ghee, jeera, curry leaves, spices, and lemon. Ready in 10–12 minutes, it is light, comforting, nutritious, and perfect for dinner, evening snacks, or fasting days.

📌 About This Recipe

Made using fresh water chestnuts (singhara)
Perfect for Winters, Navratri, fasting, detox days
Uses very few ingredients
No onion, no garlic
Super easy & extremely tasty
Naturally gluten-free
Can be served with fruits for a complete vrat meal

⏱️ Cooking Time

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

🍳 Equipment Used

Pressure cooker
Kadai or nonstick pan
Knife
Steel plate
Strainer

🥗 Ingredients (Perfect Measurements)

For Boiling Chestnuts

Fresh Water Chestnuts (Singhara): 500 g
Water: 1 cup only (important)

For Chaat Tempering

Oil: 1 tsp
Desi Ghee: ¼ tsp
Jeera: ½ tsp
Hing: 1 pinch
Curry Leaves: 6–8
Green Chilies (slit): 2
Boiled & Peeled Water Chestnuts: from above

Spices

Sendha Namak: ½–¾ tsp (to taste)
Black Pepper Powder: ½ tsp
Aamchur Powder: ½ tsp
Bhuna Jeera / King Masala: ½ tsp
Chaat Masala (optional for fasting): ¼ tsp

Garnish

Lemon Juice: ½ lemon
Coriander Leaves (finely chopped): 1 tbsp

🔥 Preparation

✔️ How to Wash Singhare

Rub singhara with hands
Wash 2–3 times
Remove any mud completely

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions (With Flame Intensity)

1️⃣ Boiling Water Chestnuts

Take 500g washed singhara.
Place them in a pressure cooker.
Add only 1 cup water (important → prevents sogginess).
Do NOT fully immerse water chestnuts in water.
Close the lid.
Cook on medium flame until steam fills the cooker
➝ Turn off flame immediately — NO WHISTLE.
Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Open the lid → Cool slightly.
Peel the singhare using a small knife.
Keep in a plate.

2️⃣ Making the Chaat Tempering

Heat 1 tsp oil + ¼ tsp ghee in a kadai → LOW FLAME.
Add jeera → let it crackle.
Add hing.
Add curry leaves + slit green chilies → sauté for 20–25 sec.
Add peeled water chestnuts.
Toss & sauté for 2–3 minutes on medium flame.

3️⃣ Adding Spices

Add:
- Sendha namak
- Black pepper
- Aamchur
- Bhuna jeera / king masala
- Chaat masala (optional)
Mix well and sauté for 1 minute.

🌟 SECRET TIP

Add 1 tbsp cold water while mixing spices → Singhare soak flavors beautifully without drying out.

4️⃣ Final Touch

Turn off flame.
Squeeze ½ lemon.
Add finely chopped coriander.
Toss well.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve hot with fresh fruits platter
Serve with curd + black pepper for a simple dinner
Pair with sabudana khichdi / vrat poha
Serve as warm winter salad

🎒 How to Pack in Tiffin Box

Let chaat cool for 5 minutes
Pack in steel tiffin
Add lemon sachet separately
Avoid adding coriander if packing for long hours

🧊 Storage Ideas

Store boiled & peeled singhara in fridge: 1 day
Do not store mixed chaat → becomes soggy

🧬 Shelf Life

Boiled chestnuts: 24 hours
Chaat after mixing: 2–3 hours only (best fresh)

💪 Benefits

Rich in minerals → perfect winter immunity
Light, gluten-free & easy to digest
Keeps body warm in winter
Perfect vrat carb + fiber combination
Boosts energy

🎯 Uses of This Recipe

Winter dinner
Vrat snack
Kids lunchbox
Weight-loss-friendly mini meal
Party starter

🧠 Tips & Tricks

Add only 1 cup water while boiling.
Do not overcook → singhara becomes mushy.
Always sauté on low flame for best flavor.
Lemon must be added after turning off flame.
For spicy version → add crushed black pepper.

❓ FAQs

Q1. Why do we add only 1 cup water while boiling?

To keep singhara firm, not soggy.

Q2. Can I use this recipe for fasting?

Yes, it is completely vrat-friendly.

Q3. Why no whistle during boiling?

It prevents overcooking & maintains texture.

Q4. Can I air fry singhara instead of sautéing?

Yes, mix spices, add 1 tsp oil → air fry at 180°C for 8–10 min.

Q5. Can I boil chestnuts without pressure cooker?

Yes, boil in open pot for 12–15 minutes.

🏁 Conclusion

This winter-special Shingare Chaat is an easy, healthy, vrat-friendly recipe that takes just 10 minutes, tastes amazing, and is perfect for cozy dinners, snacks, or fasting days. Simple ingredients, perfect texture, and a flavorful tempering make it a must-try!

✅ What Queries Does This Recipe Answer?

How to boil singhara perfectly
Why use only 1 cup water
Why no whistle is used
How to peel water chestnuts easily
How to make vrat-friendly chaat
Flame intensity & cooking time
Storage & serving
Tiffin ideas
Winter special usage

🎯Questions

Have you ever tried warm Shingara Chaat in winter?
Should I share more winter vrat recipes like this?
Do you prefer boiled or sautéed singhara?
Want a crunchy version next?
What’s your favorite winter chaat?

🎥 ✨ Reels Script — Water Chestnut (Singhara) Recipe (English) ✨

1️⃣ Peel all water chestnuts and wash them thoroughly.
2️⃣ Cut them into 2–4 pieces if they are large.
3️⃣ Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan (low flame).
4️⃣ Add the water chestnuts → sauté for 2 minutes.
5️⃣ Add rock salt (sendha namak) + black pepper.
6️⃣ Add 2–3 tbsp water, cover, and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame.
7️⃣ Open the lid → sauté for 1 minute to turn them lightly golden.
8️⃣ Taste and adjust — cook 1–2 extra minutes if you want them softer.
9️⃣ Turn off the flame → add lemon juice + chopped coriander.
🔟 Serve hot — perfect for fasting!

🌟 SECRET TIP (Reels Friendly):

“Finish with ½ tsp ghee + a pinch of sugar — it boosts the natural flavor and gives a beautiful shine!”

Winter Special Singhara Chaat ❄️🔥

Water Chestnut Chaat – Easy & Delicious!

Vrat-Friendly Singhara Recipe 🌿

5-Minute Singhara Chaat ⏱️🔥

1️⃣ Wash & peel water chestnuts
2️⃣ Heat ghee + sauté
3️⃣ Add salt & pepper
4️⃣ Splash little water
5️⃣ Cover → 5 mins cook
6️⃣ Open → roast 1 min
7️⃣ Lemon + coriander
8️⃣ Serve hot! 😍

✨ Secret Tip: Finish with ½ tsp ghee for shine & rich flavour!

Quick, easy & super-tasty Winter Special Singhara Chaat!
Perfect for Vrat, fasting & healthy snacking ❄️🔥
Soft, flavourful & ready in minutes!

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