Daal ka Cheela Making Tips: Daal is one such part of Indian food that makes the thali incomplete. We all make daal every day, sometimes thick, sometimes thin, and often some is left over. Does it happen to you, too, that you don’t know what to do with the leftover daal? So don’t panic! This time, if you have leftover daal, instead of throwing it away, make these interesting things from it and see how the leftover daal spreads fragrance in your kitchen!
1. Daal ka Cheela: Quick breakfast
You can make hot cheelas from leftover daal. This is an excellent option for breakfast.
How to make: Mix some rice flour and gram flour in leftover daal. Add finely chopped onion and spices of your choice (like green chillies, coriander, cumin) and make a thick batter. Apply a little oil on the pan and make crispy cheelas from this batter. Eat it with chutney or curd, it will be fun!
2. Daal ki tikki: Perfect with evening tea
If you want something spicy for an evening snack, then definitely try Daal ki tikki.
How to make: Add mashed boiled potatoes to the leftover daal. Also, prepare the tikki mixture by adding gram flour, finely chopped onion, green chillies, ginger, and some spices (such as turmeric, red chilli powder, and garam masala). Now make small tikkis from this mixture and fry them in the pan till they become crispy. These tikkis are so delicious that no one will be able to tell that they are made from leftover daal!
3. Daal parathas: A new twist to your everyday paratha
Daal parathas may sound a bit strange, but believe me, they are very tasty and are great for breakfast or tiffin.
How to make: Add leftover daal, some green chillies and finely chopped coriander to your dough and knead it. If you want, you can also add celery to it. Now roll out this dal dough into hot parathas and fry them in ghee or oil. Serve it with pickles, curd, or vegetables.
4. Dal Pakodas or Vadas: Double the fun of the rainy season
Who doesn’t feel like eating pakodas during rainy days? You can make quick pakodas or vadas from leftover dal.
How to make: Prepare a thick batter by adding gram flour, finely chopped onion, green chillies and your favourite spices to the leftover dal. Now fry it in hot oil till it becomes golden and crispy. You can also make cutlets if you want. These snacks will be so delicious that no one will even notice they’re made from leftover dal!
So now whenever there is leftover dal, instead of throwing it away, use it in these wonderful ways. These are not only delicious, but also prevent food wastage. What other ways would you like to try to make something new and fun in your kitchen?