Fried singhara ( Paniphal, Tropanuts, Water Chestnut/ Water caltrop)/ Singhare ki kachri. You would fall in love with this snack called Singhare ki kachri. If you want to try something new for your snacks, this one is the best choice. Learn how to make singhare ki kachri at home.

Singhare ki kachri

Preparation time- 10 minutes
Cooking time- 15 to 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• Singhara/paniphal- 1 kg
• Butter- 2tbsp
• Onion- 1 finely chopped
• Green chilli- 2 finely chopped
• Ginger- 1/2 inch finely chopped
• Tomato- 1 grated
• Red chilli powder- 1 tsp
• Cumin seed- 1/2 tsp
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt as  per taste

METHOD:

1. Wash and clean singhara properly. Peel them. 
2. Pressure cook peeled singhara by adding 1/2 cup water and cumin seed upto 4 whistles.
3. Mash and mix it very well.
4. Heat the kadhai with ghee. Add green chilli, ginger, onion. Fry it for 2-3 minutes. Now add tomato, red chilli powder and fry for about 5 minute.
5. Now add mashed singhara, salt, mix it and constantly stir and fry it very well for 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Add lemon juice. Mix it very well and serve hot.