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Crispy Leftover
Rice Pakora
: Perfect Recipe For Tea-Time Snack

27 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
13
Ingredients
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Leftover rice transforms into golden, crispy pakoras in this simple recipe. Mixed with carrot, cabbage, spices, and besan, these fritters are perfect for tea-time or evening snacks. Easy to make and bursting with flavour, this recipe gives leftover rice a new purpose while keeping cooking stress-free and tasty.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 cupsCooked rice (leftover)
1Carrot (grated)
½ cupCabbage (shredded)
2 tbspCoriander (finely chopped)
1Chilli (finely chopped)
1 inchGinger (finely chopped)
¼ tspCumin powder
½ tspChaat masala
½ tspKashmiri chilli powder
½ tspSalt
½ tspCrushed pepper
½ cupGram flour
as neededOil (for frying)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Mash the rice

Place the leftover rice in a large mixing bowl. Gently mash it with a spoon or fork to form a smooth, slightly sticky paste. Avoid over-mashing to keep some texture for crispier pakoras.

Description - Step 2

Add vegetables & herbs

Add grated carrot, shredded cabbage, chopped coriander, chilli, and ginger to the mashed rice. Mix well so the vegetables are evenly distributed, giving every pakora a balanced flavour.

Description - Step 3

Add spices & besan

Sprinkle cumin powder, chaat masala, Kashmiri chilli powder, salt, and crushed pepper. Add the gram flour and knead gently. The besan binds the mixture, making it easier to shape into pakoras.

Description - Step 4

Shape the pakoras

Take small portions of the mixture and form bite-sized fritters or your preferred shape. Ensure the thickness is uniform for even frying.

Description - Step 5

Heat the oil

In a deep frying pan, heat oil on a medium flame. Test by dropping a small piece of batter—if it rises steadily and bubbles, the oil is ready for frying.

Description - Step 6

Fry pakoras and serve

Carefully drop the shaped pakoras into the hot oil. Fry in batches, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until golden brown and crisp on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and serve hot with tomato sauce, green chutney, or ketchup for a perfect tea-time snack.

Step 1
Mash the rice
2 Minutes
Step 2
Add vegetables & herbs
3 Minutes
Step 3
Add spices & besan
3 Minutes
Step 4
Shape the pakoras
2 Minutes
Step 5
Heat the oil
2 Minutes
Step 6
Fry pakoras and serve
5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Arrange pakoras artfully on a rustic, dark-coloured plate, allowing them to pile slightly for a generous look

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Pairing Instructions

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Serve with a small bowl of tomato sauce or green chutney.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Sprinkle chopped coriander on top for a fresh look.

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