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# 3 Leftover Rice Recipes
## How to make lemon rice using leftover rice
firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 2 tbsp peanut and roast on low flame.
one the peanuts turn crunchy, move to a side of the kadai.
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.
splutter the tempering.
now add 1 inch ginger, 2 chilli and ¼ tsp turmeric. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
further, add 3 cups cooked rice, ½ tsp salt and mix well.
turn off the flame and add 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
finally, enjoy **lemon rice** with chutney or papad.
## How to make jeera rice using leftover rice
firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee.
splutter 1 tbsp cumin and 1 dried red chilli on low flame.
now add 3 cups of cooked rice and ½ tsp salt.
mix well making sure not to break the rice.
finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy **jeera rice** with dal or curry.
## How to make tomato rice using leftover rice
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.
now add 10 cashews and roast until they turn crunchy.
further add ½ onion, ½ tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until onions shrink.
add 1 tomato, 2 tbsp coriander, few curry leaves, 1 dried red chilli and cook until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
additionally, add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
saute well making sure the spices are well combined.
further, add 3 cup of cooked rice and mix well.
cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are well absorbed.
finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy **tomato rice** with raita.
## Video
## 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/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/3-leftover-rice-recipes-cooked-rice/)
## How to make lemon rice using leftover rice
