How To Cook With Indian Leftover Foods Creatively?

Try New Flavors with Leftovers!

Olivia Sarkar
Nov 09, 2024

Rice to Fried Rice

Leftover rice is perfect for stir-frying because it’s slightly dry and doesn’t get mushy. Here’s how to make it shine.

Roti to Chips or Frankie

Cut leftover rotis into triangles, season with spices, bake, and enjoy as chips! Or use them to wrap fillings for a quick Frankie.

Curry to Stuffed Paratha

Thicken leftover curry, add chopped veggies, and use as a filling for parathas. Perfect for breakfast or lunch!

Sabzi to Pakoras

Mash leftover dry sabzis like aloo or gobhi, mix with spices and gram flour, and fry them into tasty pakoras.

Dal to Dhokla or Cheela

Mix leftover dal with besan to make dhokla or cheela. Add spices, steam, or pan-fry for a quick snack.

Khichdi to Tikki

Shape leftover khichdi into patties, shallow fry, and enjoy as savory tikkis with chutney. (Images credit: freepik)

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