Great blog Mary-Anne!
Water chestnut flour aka Singhade ka atta is also widely used to make prasad for pujas.
Many Indian folks do fruits-only fasting due to religious and dieting reasons. They do not eat any grains on specific days in a month. Singhade ka atta is a popular substitute for wheat flour on those days. It is used to make singhade ke atta ka halwa, which is enjoyed by all family members in the house.
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