Got some leftover cooked rice in the fridge? Don’t let it go to waste – turn it into something tasty! The Leftover Rice Chilla is soft, light, and flavorful, making it a good choice for breakfast, brunch, or evening snack. With a simple batter and everyday ingredients, you can cook up this satisfying dish in no time. Plus, it’s a smart way to repurpose leftovers while adding variety to your kitchen menu.
Let’s give that leftover rice a makeover!
Ingredients
- Cooked rice (any variety)
- Flour (wheat or white)
- Onion
- Carrot
- Capsicum
- Green chili
- Sesame seeds
- Cumin seeds
- Ginger-Garlic paste/powder
- Turmeric powder
- Vegetable Oil or ghee/butter
- Coriander leaves
- Salt
Instructions
- Firstly, prepare the batter.
- Take 1 cup of leftover rice (cooked) and mash it well in a bowl.
- Add 2 TBSP each of grated carrot, finely chopped onion, capsicum, green chilies, and coriander leaves.
- Mix in sesame seeds (1 TBSP), cumin seeds (½ TSP), ginger-garlic paste or powder (1 TSP), turmeric powder (¼ TSP), and salt to taste.
- Add 3 TBSP of flour (wheat or white) for binding.
- Gradually pour in 2–3 cups of water while stirring continuously to form a thick, soft batter with a slightly textured consistency.
- Heat a pan and grease it with oil or ghee.
- With flame on low, pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan. Since the batter is thick and textured, it won’t spread too thin—however, you can try adjusting the size, and shape as desired.
- Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing it to set and develop a golden crust.
- Flip carefully, cover, and cook the other side for another few minutes.
- Continue flipping and gently pressing until both sides turn golden brown, crisp, and fully cooked.
- Remove from the pan and serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
- Enhance the taste by mixing in shredded cabbage, chopped tomatoes, or any veggies of your choice.
- For a more filling chilla, add crumbled paneer or any soaked lentils to the batter.
- Make it more spicy by adding red chili powder, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, chat masala powder or chopped green chilies.
- Serve it with chutneys or dips, warm chai or cool lassi.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The Leftover Rice Chilla is a simple yet flavorful way to turn extra rice into a delicious meal. It comes together quickly—just mix, cook, and enjoy! Plus, the batter is easy to customize with your favorite veggies and spices. Soft and light, this chilla makes for a filling meal any time of the day. Try it once, and you’ll love the taste and convenience!
