Rice is a staple food item for a lot of us. You are most likely to find some extra leftover rice in the fridge in almost every household. While many of us would not like to have the same old rice for the next meal, tossing it away isn't a good idea either. With a dash of creativity and adding a few ingredients here and there, you can turn the leftover rice into a spectacular preparation that is hard to turn down. We present you some leftover rice recipes that you can prepare at home in a jiffy. But before that, here's an option if you want to buy rice:
Here Are 4 Leftover Rice Recipes To Prepare At Home:
Garlic And Egg Fried Rice
It is a flavour-packed fried rice recipe that would ward off all your hunger pangs instantly. All you need to do is toss some eggs with rice and a host of fresh garlic, chillies and spices like salt, pepper, soya sauce, coriander etc. This is a super easy way to turn around your leftover rice into a lip-smacking fare. If you want to buy soya sauce for this recipe, here's an option:
Curd Rice
Possibly among Southern India's most cherished dish, curd rice is loved by kids and adults alike. It is a comfort food that has found fans even beyond the region and is made in many different and unique styles. Curd rice is light and cool on stomach and is often suggested for someone unwell. It is a simple dish to prepare with leftover cooked rice soaked in water and mixed with curd, tempered with onions, green chillies, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Here's an option for mustard seeds:
Rice Pakoda
Did you ever think of turning rice into a luscious snack-item? If not, then here's a recipe you must try with left-over rice. Along with rice, all you need for this recipe are- some rice-flour or maida, besan, finely sliced onion, ginger and green chillies, some freshly chopped cilantro, nigella seeds, Kashmiri red chilli powder and salt. Mix them well and fry. Soft and spongy rice pakodas are ready to be enjoyed with a hot cup of evening tea. If you want to buy besan for this recipe, here's an option for you:
Veg Fried Rice
Vegetable fried rice is an easy and quick rice recipe to prepare at home. Pan-fry your favourite veggies along with the cooked rice and salt, sugar, soya sauce, tomato sauce and vinegar. You are all set to indulge! Here's an option to buy tomato sauce:
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