Top 5 Delicious Recipes to make with Leftover Rice

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We all love a fresh, steaming bowl of rice. But sometimes we cook more than we need. Instead of letting that extra rice go to waste or spoil later, why not turn it into something delicious? Leftover rice is very versatile, absorbs flavors amazingly. It can be transformed into a variety of quick and easy dishes that can make your meal tasty and wholesome and your evening snack extra special.

Here are five recipes that you can make with leftover Keshar Kali rice!

1. Crispy Rice Tikki

It is a perfect evening snack and goes well alongside a cup of chai or coffee. These crispy rice tikkis are easy to make and packed with flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup leftover rice
• 1 boiled and mashed potato
• 2 tbsp chopped onions
• 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• Salt to taste
• Oil for shallow frying

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients except oil.
2. Mash everything well.
3. Shape the mixture into small tikkis.
4. Heat oil in a pan for shallow fry.
5. Shallow fry the tikkis until they become golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

2. Chilli Garlic Fried Rice

A quick, flavorful dish that works as a meal on its own! This quick recipe is a time saver and a great tasty option when you are hungry and willing to have a heavy meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups leftover rice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tsp red chilli flakes
• ½ cup chopped bell peppers
• ½ cup spring onions
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp chilli sauce
• ½ tsp vinegar
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp crushed black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped garlic and sauté until golden.
2. Add chili flakes, bell peppers and spring onions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add soy sauce, chilli sauce and vinegar and mix well
4. Add salt and crushed black pepper. Stir well.
5. Add the leftover rice to the pan and toss it and stir fry on high heat.
6. Serve hot with a side of your favorite sauce.

3. Curd Rice (South Indian Style)

Curd rice is a comfort food loved by most of the South Indians. It is a refreshing and cooling dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups leftover rice
• 1 cup leftover Keshar Kali rice
• ½ cup curd (yogurt)
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander
• 1 tbsp grated carrot
• Salt to taste

For Tadka:

• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 2 red chillies
• 6-7 Curry Leaves
• 1 tsp ghee

Instructions:

1. Mash the leftover rice slightly and mix it with curd, salt, coriander and grated carrot. Keep it aside
2. If it feels too thick, add a little bit of water to it (Additional)
3. Heat ghee in a small pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, red chillies and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
4. Pour the tadka over the curd rice and mix well.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

4. Rice Pakoras

Crispy and spicy rice pakoras are perfect for tea-time! This dish can fulfill your evening snack time cravings and becomes a great option to use leftover rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup leftover rice
• ¼ cup besan (gram flour)
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 green chilli (chopped)
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Water (as needed)
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix leftover rice, besan, onions, green chili and spices.
2. Add a little water to make a thick batter.
3. Heat oil in a pan and drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil.
4. Fry until golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

5. Tomato Rice

Tomato rice is a tangy and flavorful dish. It is a great way to spice up your leftover rice and make it into a great yummy wholesome dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups leftover rice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 7-8 curry leaves
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1 green chilli (chopped)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
2. Add chopped onions and green chili. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and fry them.
4. Add turmeric, red chilli powder, salt and garam masala.
5. Cook until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
6. Add the leftover rice and mix well so that it absorbs all the flavors.
7. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Conclusion

With these simple and tasty recipes, you’ll never let leftover rice go to waste again! The leftover rice can turn into delicious dishes from snack options to wholesome meals. So next time when u have the leftover rice, don’t worry thinking that it is going to be wasted. Rather it turns your next meal into an amazing option. If you are using Keshar Kali rice to cook your daily steam rice, it ensures every dish is full of rich flavors and perfect texture even if the rice is leftover!