Dal is a staple that is served in most Indian households and we all love it!
But at times, unknowingly, we end up making extra dal. Ever considered preparing a quick and wonderful dish with this leftover dal?
These recipes, ranging from patties to dal pakora and paratha, can not only save you time and effort but also help you out of the monotony of eating the same dish repeatedly.
Dal Parathas
Dough the dal and flour together with some garlic, salt, black pepper and dry chili flakes (you can add your choice of spices) and make crispy Parathas.
Detailed Recipe here – https://mytastycurry.com/leftover-dal-paratha
Neer Dosa
Prepare neer dosa as usual. Add leftover daal and half egg omelet egg (optional) as spread over it. Fold the other side of the dosa so it looks like crepe.
Detailed Recipe here – https://food-ndtv-com.translate.goog/food-drinks/indian-cooking-tips-use-left-over-dal-and-give-your-neer-dosa-a-lip-smacking-twist-2200481?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=hi&_x_tr_hl=hi&_x_tr_pto=tc
Dal Cheela
Add flour and water in leftover dal to prepare a batter. Spread the batter on a tawa and make small cheelas.
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.google.com/amp/s/food.ndtv.com/recipe-leftover-dal-cheela-957825%3famp=1&akamai-rum=off
Dal Pakoras
Mix leftover dal with besan, and spices. Dip chopped potato cubes in it and fry them to prepare dal pakoras.
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.betterbutter.in/recipe/84837/leftover-dal-pakodas
Dal Tikkas
Mix dal with besan, grated carrot, capsicum, onion and some spices. Make small tikkis and shallow fry them.
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.betterbutter.in/recipe/63104/dal-tikki-with-leftover-dal
Bedmi Pooris
Knead dough with daal well making sure the outer crunch of the pooris. Serve with aloo ki sabzi, and enjoy the delicious meal
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.google.com/amp/s/food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/indian-cooking-tips-how-to-make-bedmi-poori-with-leftover-dal-2266460/amp/1
Kurkuri Dal Sticks
Mix leftover dal with semolina and corn flour. Add some spices. Make balls and shape with your palms of sticks . Deep fry.
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.herzindagi.com/amp/recipe-tips/heres-how-to-make-4-dishes-with-1-leftover-dal-article-167126
Dal Cutlet
Add grated carrot, boiled mashed potato, sweet corn and bread crumbs, spices to the leftover dal. Make small cutlets and deep fry.
Detailed Recipe here –
Dal Baati
Dry fry the dal with spice, onions and tomatoes. Use as stuffing in baati. Serve hot with daal, chokha and dollop of ghee.
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/leftover-dal-recipes-to-tantalize-your-tastebuds/story-6n7TXxnVlC3agRIzUK3nfK_amp.html
Dal Thalipeeth
Mix leftover dal with jowar flour, besan, rice flour, coriander ,onion. Flatten dough ball with fingers on a greased pan and cook on medium heat.
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.slurrp.com/amp/article/have-leftover-dal-in-the-kitchen-5-dishes-to-give-it-a-makeover-1632479218508
Dal Chawal Arancini
Mix daal – chawal and spices and mash it. Make stuffing of cheese, coriander leaves and onion. Give the dal Chawal mix small shapes of bowls and Fill stuffing. Deep fry.
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.potsandpans.in/blogs/recipes/dal-chawal-arancini
Dal Wraps
Make wrap with thickened and spiced dal, boiled potato stuffing, some veggies, cheese, sauce and hung curd Dip.
Detailed Recipe here – https://thefearlesscooking.com/recipe/leftover-dal-makhani-wrap-its-delicious
Dal Shorba
Add dal and water in a large pot. Bring it to a boil. Strain the soupy liquid (shorba) from the dal into another pot.Add lemon juice, coriander and a little of strained thick daal.
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.kitcheningabout.com/blog/dal-shorba-made-with-leftover-dal-fry-lentil-soup-2/
Dal Burger / Sloppy Joes
Thicken dal with some spices and make a cutlet or spread of it. Add in between buns with cheese slices, sautéed veggies, French fries and some cucumber, tomato, onions.
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.archanaskitchen.com/vegetarian-sloppy-joe-recipe-kids-recipes-made-with-del-monte/amp
Dal Kebabs
Grind dal with some besan, soya chunks, veggies, spices and garlic ginger. Give the shape of kebabs and grill or shallow fry.
Detailed Recipe here – https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.herzindagi.com/amp/recipe-tips/heres-how-to-make-4-dishes-with-1-leftover-dal-article-167126
Dal Toast
Thicken the leftover dal with besan. Season with salt and red chile powder to taste. Add some hing (asafoetida, a special herb) too. Use a spoon or knife to spread this paste on a piece of bread. Heat on a grill or skillet with a little oil or ghee. Flip over and repeat until the bread is nice and toasted
Detailed Recipe here – https://food.onehowto.com/article/what-to-do-with-leftover-dal-4874.html
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