Chaitra Navratri 2023 is about to come. Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival celebrated in many states across the country. Chaitra Navratri usually falls in March-April and this year Navratri starts from 22nd March and ends on 30th March. During Navratri, people worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga, and devotees observe the Navratri fast with full faith. During this people eat sattvic food which does not include garlic and onion. On the other hand, fasting people consume things like sago, potatoes, buckwheat dumplings, water chestnut flour, milk and curd. If you are also thinking of observing a fast this time and want to make something special during the fast, then here we have brought the complete recipe of Singhanare Atta Puri.
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Two types of flour are consumed during fasting, one is kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour) and the other is singhada atta (water chestnut flour). Water chestnut flour is lighter than buckwheat flour. While buckwheat flour is warming, water chestnut flour is known to have cooling properties. But both the flours are used in many recipes. Today we are going to share the recipe of Vrat special puri made from water chestnut flour. It is a bit difficult to adjust water chestnut flour, so making puris out of it is not in everyone’s capability. Here we are going to tell you some tips that will help you make these pooris perfect, even if you want to make them for the first time during fasting. So let’s know about these special tips:
Singhare Aate Ki Puri Recipe Tips: How To Make Perfect Pooris During Navratri
Singhare Aate ki Puri is a popular dish during Navratri fasting. However, making puri with water chestnut flour can be a bit tricky because of its unique properties. Here are some tips that will help you make perfect singhade atta ki pooris:
- Use Mashed Potatoes for Binding
One of the main ingredients of water chestnut flour poori is mashed potatoes. It gives the necessary binding to the dough, which makes it easier to roll the dough and fry the poori.
- use less water
Excess water may make the dough sticky, and you may face difficulty while rolling the puri. That’s why it is necessary that less water should be used while kneading the dough.
- knead the dough well
It is very important to knead the dough well to make water chestnut flour puri. Make sure you knead the dough well to ensure that the flour and potatoes are well mixed.
- Mix the flour well in the potatoes
To make the dough less watery, try mixing refined flour with mashed potatoes and kneading it well. This will give crispness to the puri and enhance its taste.
- Knead water chestnut flour hard
Water chestnut flour has to be kneaded hard to get the right consistency for puri. Hence, knead the dough well to ensure that the dough is of the right texture.
- rest the dough
After kneading the dough, keep it for 10 minutes. It is important to ensure that the puris are crack free.
- Roll out the puri lightly
It is necessary to roll the poori with light hands so that it does not puff up after frying. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough and deep fry them till they turn crisp and light brown.
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Singhare Atte Ki Puri Recipe: How To Make Singhare Atte Ki Puri
- Take one cup water chestnut flour in a big bowl, add three medium sized boiled mashed potatoes, half a teaspoon rock salt and green coriander to it. If you like spices in it, you can also add some spices of your choice. Mix all the ingredients well.
- Make dough out of potatoes. Use a little water if needed. Keep the dough for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil/ghee in between.
- After 10 minutes, make puris and fry till they become crispy and light brown.
- Your singhare aate ki puri is ready to be served.
By following these tips, you can make perfect water chestnut flour poori in Navratri. Do not forget to pair the poori with aloo ki sabzi to enjoy this delicious dish.
