5 Easy Ways To Use Leftover Rice For Your Breakfast

By Yashika Goel
29 Jan 2025, 08:00 IST

Rice is a staple food prepared in Indian households and is paired with dal and sabsi. Are you looking for an easy recipe to reuse your leftover rice from dinner? We have got you covered. Tap to read the five easy ways to use leftover rice for breakfast.

Rice poha

Flatten the cooked rice and add spices and vegetables. Season this with peanuts, curry leaves and mustard seeds.

Curd rice

Mix leftover rice with curd and stir it well. Season this with salt, pepper, roasted peanuts, and mustard seeds.

Rice cutlet

Combine cooked rice and boiled potatoes. Coat this with breadcrumbs and pan-fry them until golden brown. Serve this with coriander chutney.

Fried rice

Combine cooked rice with vegetables, scrambled eggs, soy sauce and spices. Squeeze some lemon juice on top and serve. This will keep you full for longer.

Rice idli

Mix cooked rice with curd and leave it to ferment overnight or for 3-4 hours. Pour the batter into moulds and cook until soft and tender. Serve this coconut chutney and sambhar.

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This is generic information. However, it is always advisable to consult a dietitian before adding any of these dishes to your diet.