Don’t make the mistake of throwing away leftover dal, make these 5 amazing dishes on the weekend: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Often pulses are left over for dinner, which no one likes to eat in the morning. In most homes it is thrown away or eaten reluctantly after heating. But do you know that this same leftover dal can transform your boring breakfast into a wonderful ‘weekend special’ menu? This Saturday and Sunday, bring a little twist to your cooking skills and prepare these 5 tasty recipes from leftover dal, eating which no one will be able to recognize that they are made from stale dal.

1. Crispy Dal Missi Paratha

The best use of leftover dal is in making parathas.

How to make: Mix remaining lentils, finely chopped onion, green chillies, green coriander, a little celery and light salt in wheat flour and knead it. Remember that lentils already contain salt, so be careful. Bake its crispy parathas and serve with butter or mango pickle.

2. Crispy Dal Ki Puri

If you want to keep your Sunday breakfast a little heavy and royal, then dal puris are the best option.

How to make: Mix some semolina, remaining pulses and spices in the flour and knead a stiff dough. Fry its hot puris. These puris are more crispy and rich in protein than ordinary puris. Serve it with potato curry.

3. Dal Kebabs or Tikkis (Dal Cutlets)

If you feel like eating something spicy with evening tea, then try lentil cutlets.

How to make: Add boiled potatoes, bread crumbs, chaat masala and ginger-garlic paste to the remaining dal. Make small kebabs out of it and shallow fry it on the pan. This will prove to be a great snack with green chutney.

4. Healthy Dal Dhokli (Dal Dhokli Twist)

Now you can enjoy Gujarat’s famous dal dhokli with leftover dal also.

How to make: Add some water and tamarind water to the remaining dal and boil it. Make small balls or pappi of the dough and add them to the boiling dal. When they are cooked, apply mustard and curry leaves seasoning on top. This is a complete and nutritious meal (One Pot Meal).

5. Dal Chilla/Appe

If you are trying to lose weight, this recipe is for you.

How to make: Add some gram flour or semolina to the remaining dal and prepare a thick batter. Add vegetables of your choice like carrots and capsicum to it. Make cheelas by applying light oil on the pan or prepare small appes by placing them in an appe stand.

Smart Cooking Tip:

While using leftover lentils, take care that the lentils are not spoiled. If the lentils were stored in the refrigerator, allow them to come to room temperature before using. Adding extra ginger and asafoetida to these recipes doubles the taste.