How to make lemon rice using leftover rice
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 2 tbsp peanut and roast on low flame.
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one the peanuts turn crunchy, move to a side of the kadai.
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in the oil, add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal, few curry leaves, 1 dried red chilli and pinch hing.
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splutter the tempering.
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now add 1 inch ginger, 2 chilli and ¼ tsp turmeric. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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further, add 3 cups cooked rice, ½ tsp salt and mix well.
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turn off the flame and add 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
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finally, enjoy lemon rice with chutney or papad.
How to make jeera rice using leftover rice
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee.
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splutter 1 tbsp cumin and 1 dried red chilli on low flame.
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now add 3 cups of cooked rice and ½ tsp salt.
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mix well making sure not to break the rice.
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finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy jeera rice with dal or curry.
How to make tomato rice using leftover rice
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firstly, add 2 tbsp ghee, 1 bay leaf, 3 cloves, 2 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon and 1 tsp cumin. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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now add 10 cashews and roast until they turn crunchy.
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further add ½ onion, ½ tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until onions shrink.
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add 1 tomato, 2 tbsp coriander, few curry leaves, 1 dried red chilli and cook until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
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additionally, add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
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saute well making sure the spices are well combined.
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further, add 3 cup of cooked rice and mix well.
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cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are well absorbed.
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finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy tomato rice with raita.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure the rice is not mushy. so it is best to use leftover rice.
- also, you can add mint to enhance the flavour of rice.
- additionally, you can add peanuts or cashews to get a crunchy bite.
- finally, leftover rice recipes taste great for morning breakfast or can be packed for lunch box.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/3-leftover-rice-recipes-cooked-rice/