Navratri is a time when many of us follow special fasting traditions and our food choices take a sharp turn. Two popular flours during this time are singhare ka atta (water chestnut flour) and Kuttu ka Atta (buckwheat flour). But which one should you pick for your vrat (fasting) recipes? Let’s break it down simply.

Why Do We Use These Flours in Navratri?

During Navratri, people follow a falahari (fruit and special fasting foods) diet. Regular grains like wheat and rice are avoided, which is why Singhare and Kuttu Atta step in. They’re not only gluten-free but also considered “pure” and suitable for fasting.

Singhare Atta

Singhare Atta comes from water chestnuts, and it’s a great choice if you want something light and easy on the stomach. The flour is smooth and works well for sweets, puris or pancakes.

Singhare Atta has been around for centuries and is not only used in fasting but also by those looking to avoid gluten year-round.

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Nutritional benefits:

  • Rich in potassium, it helps keep your blood pressure in check during the fast.
  • It's low in calories but gives you a good energy boost.
  • Contains fiber, which is a plus for digestion during fasting.

Recipes you must try:

Singhare Ka Halwa

Water chestnut - buckwheat flour Vrat ka Sheera Recipe by Deepa Rupani
#goldenapron23 #week15 #waterchestnutandbuckwheat #cookpadindia India is a large country with many states and many festivals are celebrated across India. Various cultures and religions lead to celebration of many religious festivals. Religious festivals are celebrated with various rituals, poojas, f…
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Singhare Ke Atte Ki Puri

Singhare ki poori (singhare aata ki puri/ water chestnut flour) Recipe by Jyoti Prakash Assudani
#ga24 #spain #singharekaatta Singhare ki poori is a delicious Indian fry bread made with water chestnut flour, mashed potatoes, edible rock salt and a few spices. These singhare ke atte ki puri are made during Hindu religious fasting days like Shivratri fast or Ekadashi fast or Navratri fasting. Dur…
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Singhare Ki Barfi

Singhara burfi Recipe by Vidyutaa Kashyap
#navratri21
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Kuttu Atta

Kuttu Atta is made from buckwheat, and if you’re looking for something with a little more bite, this is your go-to. The flour is slightly heavier than Singhare Atta, so it’s perfect for those moments when you’re really hungry.

Despite its name, buckwheat isn’t related to wheat at all. It’s a seed, making it perfect for fasting!

Nutritional benefits:

  • High in protein, it keeps you fuller for longer.
  • Packed with fiber and magnesium, it supports digestion and energy.
  • A good source of antioxidants, which help your body fight inflammation.

Must try recipes:

Kuttu Ki Puri

Kuttu Aloo ki poori Recipe by Sanchita Mittal
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Kuttu Ke Pakore

Kuttu Pakode Recipe by Ankita Kapil Varshney
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Kuttu Ka Dosa

Buckwheat Dosa Recipe by Madhumita Bishnu
#NC During Navratri craving for variety of food is high so Buckwheat Dosa is one such way to enjoy Dosa with a hot & spicy coconut chutney
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Which One Should You Choose? It depends on what you’re craving and what you need.

If you’re in the mood for something light and easy, Singhare Atta is a great option. It’s perfect for making sweet dishes or crispy puris that won’t feel too heavy.

On the other hand, if you need something filling that’ll power you through a long day of fasting, Kuttu Atta, with its high protein and fiber content, could be your best bet.

Some people even mix the two to get the best of both worlds—light yet satisfying.

Here are a few Navratri favorites you can try:

Buckwheat flour Ladoos Recipe by Dr.Madhumita Mishra
#ga24 #Italy #kutuatta #ladoos Buckwheat flour or Kuttu ka atta is dense in proteins but doesn’t contain calories. Hence, it is digested easier, is gluten free and, therefore, sits on the stomach easily than the commonly used wheat flour. What’s more, it improves absorption of other nutrients and bo…
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Water chestnut flour Paneer pakoda vrat special Recipe by renu bhasin
#goldenappron2023 #Week15 #waterchestnut #paneerpakod Water Chestnuts are an excellent source of nutrition and have many health benefits. · Using Water Chestnuts flour can add more nutrition to your diet & makes it healthier.
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Kuttu ke Ladoo or Navratri Vrat Special Ladoo Recipe by Vaishali Suhas
#weekbrown #rainbowchallenge #cookpadindia #laddo #laddu #vrat #navratri #buckwheat This healthy and delicious recipe vof Kuttu ke Ladoo is ideal for Navratri fasts as it gives energy and nutrients all throughout the fasting period. Kuttu atta is rich in protein , iron and minerals. Laddu made from …
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Singhara atta triangles Recipe by Kanwaljeet Chhabra
#navratri2019 This is very yummy recipe for fast . I have used water chest nut flour / singhare ka atta in this recipe .
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Singhare flour paratha Recipe by Foram C. Virani
#ga24 Yummy
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Kuttu atta Halwa Recipe by Shital Jataniya
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Buckwheat Vrat Khichdi Recipe by Manisha Sampat
#FR #Vrat_Khichdi #Buckwheat_Khichdi #Kuttu_Khichdi #Cookpad #Cookpadindia #Cookpadenglish #Cooksnap #Manisha_PureVeg_Treasure #LoveToCook_ServeWithLove
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Water Chestnut Buckwheat Mix Aloo Paratha (Vrat - Farali Paratha) Recipe by Manisha Sampat
#GoldenApron23 #Week15 #Post1 #WaterChestNut_BuckWheat #WaterChestnut_Buckwheat_Mix_Aloo_Paratha #Vrat #Fasting #Falahari #Navratri #NDS #ShingaraFlour #KuttuFlour #Glutenfree #VratParatha #FastingParatha #FaraliParatha #Cookpad #CookpadIndia #Cookpadenglish #Cooksnap #Manisha_PureVeg_Treasure #Love…
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Falhari shinghada thalipith Recipe by Shital Siddhesh Raut
Falhari shinghada thalipith #ga24
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Water chestnut buckwheat flour pakodi Recipe by Archana Agrawal
#goldenapron23 #waterchestnutandbuckwheat #week15 Water chestnut (singhara) flour & buckwheat (kuttu) flour is combine recipe.mix both flour & boiled potato salt & blackpepper powder. Make a paste & fry crispy pakodi in navratri fast recipe. It is very easy recipe for fast.
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Falahari Samosa kachori Recipe by Mridula Srivastava
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Kuttu and water chestnut malpua Recipe by Uma Pandit
#Navratrisatvikfood Today is an auspicious occasion of Navratri occasion is RAM NAVMI ..... So I made special soulful Satvik sweet dish of this day ....
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Both flours are perfect for Navratri, and the choice between Singhare Atta and Kuttu Atta comes down to your personal preference and what you feel like eating that day. At the end of the day, it’s not about which is better—it’s about what fits your mood and your plate.

Happy fasting and may your Navratri be filled with delicious vrat-friendly meals!

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