Singhara, or water chestnut , is a rare fruit that grows in freshwater lakes and ponds. It's popular in India during fasting because of its high energy and nutritional value. Singhara is very beneficial because it acts as a coolant, cures jaundice, has antioxidant properties, treats urine infection, cures indigestion and nausea, relieves cough, helps to combat hypertension, improves the blood and is beneficial for the hair. Singhara Benefits: सेहत के लिए किसी वरदान से कम नहीं है सिंघाड़ा. Benefits of Singhara : क्या आपने कभी एक छोटा, गहरे हरे या काले छिलके वाला फल ... Sometimes called Singhara nut in India, the floating leaves are about 5 to 8 cm long and have hairy petioles 10 to 15 cm in length. The fruit is about 2 cm in diameter. Fresh water chestnuts are available year-round in Asian markets, either packaged or in bins.