Leftover Rice Recipe | Bhat Na Shekla | Easy Snacks Recipe | Rice Snacks | Snacks | Breakfast Recipe

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide similar texture and nutritional benefits.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer a milder heat, while bell peppers add sweetness.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is a more accessible alternative.

Combine leftover rice with green chilies, ginger, turmeric powder, and salt.

Grease a steaming dish with oil and spread the rice mixture evenly in it.

Prepare a steamer and bring water to a boil.

Place the steaming dish in the steamer and cover it with a lid.

Steam the rice for about 25-30 minutes until cooked through and fluffy.

In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds.

Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, and asafoetida.

Fry for a minute until fragrant, then add curry leaves and sauté briefly.

Pour this tempering over the steamed rice and mix gently.

Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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