Shruti Mishra

Singhara Stir-Fry Recipe (Water Chestnut Stir Fry)

By / Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Salads, Weight Loss Recipes, Winter Recipes

🍽️ Servings:

2 people

⏱️ Time:

15 minutes total

🌰 Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
Fresh singhara (water chestnuts), peeled and halved2 cups
Ghee or oil1 tbsp
Cumin seeds½ tsp
Green chili, chopped1
Ginger, grated½ tsp
Rock salt (sendha namak) or regular saltto taste
Lemon juice1 tsp
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp

(Optional additions: diced bell peppers or carrots for color and crunch)

🔪 Instructions

  1. Prep: Peel and halve the singharas. If using raw chestnuts, rinse them well.
  2. Heat pan: Add ghee or oil to a kadhai or pan on medium flame.
  3. Temper: Add cumin seeds; let them splutter.
  4. Flavor: Add chopped green chili and grated ginger; sauté for 20–30 seconds.
  5. Add singhara: Toss in the halved water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes — just until they turn slightly glossy but remain crunchy.
  6. Finish: Add salt and lemon juice. Stir well.
  7. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped coriander. Serve hot.

✅ Tip: Don’t overcook — singhara tastes best when it stays crisp.

6-Day Weekly Plan (No Equipment)

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DayTypeFocus
MonStrength (Full Body A)Muscle tone & metabolism
TueCardio / WalkingFat burn
WedStrength (Full Body B)Strength & posture
ThuYoga / StretchRecovery
FriStrength (Full Body A)Repeat
SatCardio / WalkingActive fat burn
SunRest / Light yogaRecovery

💪 Full Body A (30–35 min)

Focus: Lower body + core + light upper body

ExerciseSets × RepsNotes
Chair Squats (sit and stand from a chair)3 × 12–15Builds legs safely
Wall Push-Ups3 × 10Gentle for arms & shoulders
Glute Bridge3 × 15Strengthens hips & glutes
Standing Side Leg Raises3 × 12/legGreat for thighs
Knee Plank Hold3 × 20–30 secCore stability
March in Place3 × 1 minKeeps heart rate up

Tip: Move slowly, with control. Rest 30–60 sec between sets.

💪 Full Body B (30–35 min)

Focus: Upper body, balance, and core

ExerciseSets × RepsNotes
Step-Ups (on low stair or sturdy platform)3 × 10/legBuilds legs & burns calories
Wall Angels3 × 12Improves posture & back
Modified Push-Ups (knees on floor)3 × 8–10Strengthens chest/arms
Standing Oblique Crunch3 × 12/sideTones waist
Bird-Dog3 × 10/sideStrengthens back/core
High Knees or March in Place3 × 1 minLight cardio finisher

🚶‍♀️ Cardio / Walking Days

Options (30–45 min):

  • Brisk walking outside or in place
  • Low-impact dance (YouTube: “Low impact Zumba beginner”)
  • Step marching or stair climbing (if safe)
  • 5-min warm-up → 25 min steady pace → 5 min cool down

Optional: After a few weeks, add interval walking:
→ 1 min fast walk, 2 min normal pace, repeat 10 times.

🧘 Yoga / Stretch Day

Gentle 20–30 min session:

  • Cat–Cow stretch × 10
  • Child’s pose 1 min
  • Seated forward fold 1 min
  • Butterfly stretch × 30 sec
  • Neck & shoulder rolls
  • Deep belly breathing (5 min)

Helps reduce cortisol (stress hormone), which supports fat loss.

🕓 Progress Plan

WeekFocus
1–2Learn form & stay consistent
3–4Add 1–2 extra reps per set
5–6Add 5 min to cardio sessions
7–8Shorten rest (from 60 s → 30 s) for higher intensity

🔥 Tips for Best Results

  • Track steps: aim for 6,000–8,000 daily, increase gradually.
  • Stay hydrated (3 L/day).
  • Eat enough protein (70–100 g/day).
  • Sleep 7–8 hrs.
  • Be patient — focus on habits, not just the scale.

Ragi Mudde (Finger Millet Mini Balls)

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🌾 Ingredients (for 2 servings / about 6 mini balls)

  • Ragi (finger millet) flour – ½ cup (60 g)
  • Water – 1 cup (250 ml)
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Ghee / oil – ½ tsp (optional)

Optional for flavor:

  • A pinch of jeera (cumin) or hing (asafoetida)
  • 1 tsp grated coconut or chopped coriander for garnish

🍳 Instructions

  1. Boil Water:
    In a small pan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add salt (and cumin/hing if using).
  2. Add Ragi Flour:
    Slowly sprinkle the ragi flour into the boiling water while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  3. Cook:
    Lower the flame, cover, and let it cook for 3–4 minutes until the water is absorbed and the mixture thickens like a dough.
  4. Knead:
    Turn off the heat. Wet your hand slightly and knead the dough (using a wooden spoon if too hot) for 1–2 minutes till it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Shape:
    Make small balls (ping-pong size). You’ll get about 6–8 mini mudde from this quantity.
  6. Serve:
    Enjoy warm with:
    • Plain curd (low-fat) + salt
    • Sambar or rasam
    • Or drizzle a little ghee + chutney podi for flavor

💪 Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)

NutrientAmount
Calories~160 kcal
Protein~5 g
Carbs~28 g
Fiber~3 g
Fat~2 g (depends on ghee used)

🧠 Health Benefits

✅ Keeps you full for long — low GI, slow energy release
✅ Excellent for fat loss & diabetes control
✅ Rich in calcium, iron, and amino acids
✅ Improves gut health & digestion
✅ Gluten-free

Namkeen Overnight Oats (Savory Indian Style)

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🥣 Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Rolled oats – ½ cup
  • Water or buttermilk (chaas) – ¾ cup (adjust for texture)
  • Curd (yogurt) – 2 tbsp (optional, for tang)
  • Onion (pyaaz) – 2 tbsp, finely chopped
  • Cucumber – 2 tbsp, finely chopped
  • Green chilli – ½ tsp, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Lemon juice – ½ tsp
  • Fresh coriander – 1 tbsp, chopped

Tempering (Tadka):

  • Ghee – 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds (rai) – ½ tsp
  • Curry leaves (kadi patta) – 5–6 leaves
  • Optional: a pinch of hing (asafoetida)

👩‍🍳 Method

  1. Soak the oats:
  • In a bowl, mix rolled oats with water (or chaas) and a little salt.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4–6 hours).
  1. Prepare tempering:
  • In a small pan, heat ghee.
  • Add mustard seeds; let them crackle.
  • Add curry leaves (and hing, if using). Turn off heat.
  1. Combine:
  • Take the soaked oats from the fridge.
  • Add chopped onion, cucumber, green chilli, and coriander.
  • Mix in the tadka (tempering).
  • Add lemon juice and adjust salt.
  1. Serve:
  • Eat cold (like a refreshing chaas-oats salad) or slightly warm it if you prefer.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add grated carrot, tomato, or boiled corn for more texture.
  • For protein, mix in a spoon of roasted chana powder or curd.
  • You can replace ghee with sesame oil for a South Indian twist.
  • Top with roasted peanuts or seeds if you want crunch (even though you’re skipping nuts).

Quick & Healthy Amla-Beetroot-Carrot Pickle

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Ingredients (makes ~1 small jar)

  • Amla (Indian gooseberry): 8–10, chopped into small pieces
  • Beetroot: 1 small, peeled and grated or julienned
  • Carrot: 1 small, peeled and grated or julienned
  • Green chili (optional): 1, chopped
  • Garlic (optional): 1 clove, crushed
  • Salt: ½–1 tsp (adjust to taste)
  • Vinegar: ¼ cup (apple cider or white vinegar)
  • Lemon juice: 1 tbsp (adds freshness and vitamin C)
  • Honey or jaggery (optional): ½ tsp, for a slight sweetness
  • Spices (optional): ½ tsp mustard seeds, ¼ tsp turmeric, pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep the veggies:
    • Wash and peel beetroot and carrot; grate or julienne them.
    • Chop amla and green chili. Crush garlic if using.
  2. Mix everything in a bowl:
    • Add vegetables, amla, chili, garlic, and spices.
    • Sprinkle salt, add vinegar, lemon juice, and honey/jaggery.
    • Mix well so the veggies are coated evenly.
  3. Rest & serve:
    • Let it sit for 10–15 minutes so flavors meld.
    • Serve immediately as a side or with sandwiches, salads, or rice.
    • Store in the fridge in a clean jar; lasts 1–2 weeks.

✅ Why it’s healthy & quick:

  • No cooking preserves vitamins, antioxidants, and probiotics (from raw amla).
  • Minimal oil or none at all.
  • Vinegar and lemon juice give tanginess without long fermentation.
  • Crunchy, colorful, and nutrient-packed.

Indian-Style Veg Kimchi Salad

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Ingredients

For the Kimchi base (quick version):

  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded (napa or regular)
  • ½ cup carrot, julienned
  • ¼ cup radish or mooli, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp spring onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp red chilli flakes or Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • ½ tsp sugar or honey
  • Salt to taste (start with ½ tsp)
  • Juice of ½ lemon or lime

For the Salad Mix:

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ½ cup boiled corn or steamed sprouts (moong or mixed)
  • ¼ cup chopped capsicum
  • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts or sesame seeds
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

For the Dressing (Indian twist):

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or mustard oil (lightly heated)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp honey or jaggery syrup
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder (jeera powder)
  • ½ tsp black salt
  • ½ tsp chaat masala
  • Juice of ½ lemon

🔪 Method

  1. Quick Kimchi Prep:
    • In a large bowl, mix shredded cabbage with ½ tsp salt. Massage gently for 2–3 minutes until it softens and releases water.
    • Add carrots, radish, spring onion, ginger, garlic, and green chilli.
    • Mix in sesame oil, vinegar, chilli flakes, sugar, and lemon juice. Toss well.
    • Let it sit for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) for the flavors to meld.
  2. Prepare the Salad:
    • In another bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, corn/sprouts, and capsicum.
    • Add the prepared quick kimchi. Mix gently.
  3. Make the Dressing:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together olive/mustard oil, soy sauce, honey, cumin powder, black salt, chaat masala, and lemon juice.
  4. Combine Everything:
    • Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss well.
    • Sprinkle roasted peanuts or sesame seeds and chopped coriander.
  5. Serve:
    • Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal.

🌶️ Tips & Variations

  • For fermented flavor, let the kimchi part sit in a glass jar at room temp for 1–2 days before mixing into the salad.
  • Add paneer cubes or tofu for a protein boost.
  • You can substitute vinegar with apple cider vinegar or tamarind water for a tangy Indian t

Healthy Indian-Style Tawa Frankie Roll

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🌾 Ingredients (makes 2 rolls)

For the roti / wrap:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1 tsp oil (optional)
  • Salt – a pinch
  • Water – as needed

For the filling:

  • 1 tsp olive oil / mustard oil / ghee
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1 small onion – sliced
  • 1 small capsicum – sliced
  • ½ carrot – grated
  • ¼ cup cabbage – shredded
  • ½ cup boiled and cubed paneer / tofu / boiled potato / chicken (choose one)
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder) or lemon juice
  • Salt – to taste
  • Fresh coriander – chopped

For the chutney spread:

  • 2 tbsp thick curd or hung curd (dahi)
  • 1 tbsp green chutney (mint-coriander chutney)
  • A pinch of black salt
  • ¼ tsp roasted cumin powder

Optional toppings:

  • Sliced onion rings tossed in vinegar or lemon juice
  • Lettuce leaves or shredded cabbage for crunch

🔥 Method

1. Prepare the roti:

  • Mix atta, salt, and a bit of oil with water to make a soft dough.
  • Rest for 10–15 minutes.
  • Roll out thin rotis and cook on a tawa until light brown spots appear on both sides.
  • You can brush lightly with oil or ghee.

2. Make the filling:

  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan.
  • Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add onions and sauté till light golden.
  • Add capsicum, carrot, and cabbage; sauté 2–3 minutes (keep them slightly crunchy).
  • Add your protein (paneer, tofu, potato, or chicken) and all the masalas.
  • Mix well and cook 2–3 more minutes.
  • Finish with lemon juice and chopped coriander.

3. Prepare the chutney spread:

  • Mix hung curd, green chutney, roasted cumin powder, and black salt.
  • Keep it chilled until use.

4. Assemble the frankie:

  • Place a roti on a plate.
  • Spread 1–2 tsp of the chutney mix.
  • Add the hot filling in the center.
  • Top with onion rings or cabbage.
  • Roll tightly like a wrap.

5. Toast the roll (optional):

  • Place the roll back on the tawa and toast gently on all sides with a few drops of oil until golden.

🌿 Healthy Tips:

  • Use whole wheat or jowar rotis instead of maida wraps.
  • Replace paneer with tofu or sprouts for a vegan version.
  • Use low-fat curd and minimal oil.

Fertility Booster Energy Mix / Laddoo

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✨ Benefits:
This mix is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin E, and antioxidants — all of which support hormonal balance, egg quality, and reproductive health.

🧺 Ingredients
2 tbsp flaxseeds (ground or roasted lightly)

2 tbsp sunflower seeds

2 tbsp walnuts, finely crushed

1 pinch chia seeds

1½ tbsp honey (or as needed for binding)

(Optional: add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for flavor and warmth.)

🍯 Method

  1. Roast (optional):
    Lightly dry-roast flaxseeds and sunflower seeds on low flame for 1–2 minutes to enhance flavor. Let them cool.
  2. Crush & Combine:
    In a bowl, mix the crushed walnuts, roasted seeds, and chia seeds. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Sweeten & Bind:
    Add honey gradually. Mix until the texture is sticky but not runny.
  4. Shape or Store:

For laddoos: Roll small portions into bite-sized balls.

For daily mix: Store the mixture in a glass jar and take 1 tablespoon every morning (preferably on an empty stomach or before breakfast).

💡 Tips
Store in an airtight jar for up to 10 days.

Consume consistently for best results.

Pair with warm water or milk for better absorption.

Simple Detox Herbal Tea

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Ingredients (1–2 servings):

  • 1 slice lemon 🍋
  • 3–4 slices fresh ginger (or ½ tsp powdered ginger)
  • A few fresh mint leaves (or ½ tsp dried mint)
  • 2 cups hot water
  • Optional: a drizzle of honey (for taste)

🫖 Directions:

  1. Boil 2 cups of water.
  2. Add ginger and mint to a mug or teapot.
  3. Pour hot water over them.
  4. Add lemon slice and let steep for 5–7 minutes.
  5. Strain (if needed) and sweeten with honey if you like.

🌿 Benefits:

  • Ginger → aids digestion & reduces bloating
  • Lemon → helps flush toxins & boosts vitamin C
  • Mint → soothes stomach & refreshes breath

Healthy Chicken Salami Cheese Sandwich (Indian Style)

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📝 Ingredients (for 2 sandwiches):

  • 4 slices of whole wheat or multigrain bread (preferably toasted)
  • 4–6 slices of chicken salami (grilled or lightly pan-seared)
  • 2 slices of low-fat cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Amul Lite)
  • ½ small onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ small tomato, thinly sliced
  • ½ small cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional, for spice)
  • 1 tbsp hung curd or Greek yogurt (for healthier spread)
  • ½ tsp chaat masala or sandwich masala
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Fresh coriander or mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp olive oil or ghee (optional for toasting)

🔥 Preparation:

  1. Prepare the spread:
    • In a small bowl, mix hung curd, black pepper, a pinch of chaat masala, and a few chopped coriander/mint leaves. You can add a little mustard or mint chutney for extra flavor.
  2. Grill or sear the salami:
    • Lightly sear chicken salami slices on a non-stick pan for 1-2 minutes per side (optional but adds flavor and reduces moisture).
  3. Assemble the sandwich:
    • Spread the yogurt mixture on one side of each bread slice.
    • Layer with:
      • Chicken salami
      • Cheese slice
      • Onion, tomato, and cucumber slices
      • Sprinkle more chaat masala if desired
      • Add green chili (if using) for a spicy kick
  4. Toast it (optional):
    • Grill or toast the sandwich on a pan or sandwich maker until the cheese melts and the bread is crispy. Use a few drops of oil or ghee for toasting if desired.

🥗 Tips for Healthier Version:

  • Use low-fat cheese or paneer slices instead.
  • Choose multigrain or oat bread with high fiber.
  • Add lettuce or spinach for extra nutrition.
  • Avoid mayonnaise; use yogurt, mustard, or homemade chutneys instead.