Stir Fried Water Chestnuts
by Tarla Dalal

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To make stir fried water chestnuts, heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the water chestnuts and chilli flakes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Serve immediately.

For water chestnut lovers, this Indian fresh water chestnut stir fry is the best way to eat them clean and healthy as they are stir fried in little olive oil with garlic and chilli flakes. The garlic and chilli flakes coat the water chestnuts really well to give a nice garlic flavour.

With 106 calories and 2.2 g of fibre, this is a wiser snack option than deep fried foods which are otherwise loaded with fats. The use of olive oil makes it a tad more healthier as the MUFA (mono unsaturated fatty acids) in it is beneficial for the heart and to keep inflammation at bay.

Opt for this healthy water chestnut stir fry as a snack or even as a light dinner. A bowl of soup with this stir-fry will make a complete nourishing and satisfying fare.

Tips for stir fried water chestnuts. 1. When choosing fresh water chestnuts, look for firm ones with an unwrinkled skin and no soft spots - otherwise when you peel the water chestnut you may find it has softened and turned mushy. 2. Saute them on a medium to high flame and not slow flame. By cooking them on a slow flame, you might lose its crunch. 3. Serving immediately is also important to enjoy its freshly cooked flavours and texture.

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Stir Fried Water Chestnuts recipe - How to make Stir Fried Water Chestnuts

For Stir Fried Water Chestnuts
2 cups fresh water chestnut (singhada) , peeled
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

Method
For stir fried water chestnuts

To make stir fried water chestnuts, heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the water chestnuts and chilli flakes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the garlic, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Serve the stir fried water chestnuts immediately.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	106 cal
Protein	3.4 g
Carbohydrates	17 g
Fiber	2.2 g
Fat	2.7 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	0.1 mg

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How to prepare fresh water chestnuts

This is how the fresh water chestnuts look.
Peel the water chestnuts covering with a knife so the water chestnuts are ready to use.

How to make stir fried water chestnuts

To make stir fried water chestnuts, boil enough water in a deep non-stick pan, add the water chestnuts, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Drain well and keep aside.

To make stir fried water chestnuts, heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan.
Add the water chestnuts.
Add the red chilli flakes.
Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the garlic, salt and pepper.

mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Serve the stir fried water chestnuts immediately.

stir fried water chestnuts for healthy heart and weight loss.

Stir fried water chestnuts for healthy heart and weight loss.
With not many calories to add along with negligible fat and high protein count, this stir fry is a wise choice for weight loss.
The flavonoids in the water chestnut are beneficial for the heart as they help fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.

Further, the low sodium and high potassium count qualifies it for a high blood pressure diet too!
We have used olive oil in this stir-fry to add in MUFA.
Good for skin and hair, this stir fry can be enjoyed in between meals or with a bowl of soup as a light and healthy dinner.