10 ways to reuse leftover dal

Dal paratha Drying the dal and tossing it with spices, chopped green chillies, coriander and onions can make the best parathas. Stuff the mixture in parathas and serve with pickles.

Dal quesadillas You can use the leftover dal as a filling for quesadillas. Add cheese and veggies for a tasty and unique dish.

Dal bharta To make this simple and comforting meal, cook and dry up leftover dal with onions, garlic, whole red chillies, coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice and mustard oil.

Dal chilla Mix dal with grated vegetables and besan, cook the batter with some ghee to make a savoury and delicious chilla. 

Dal kebab Leftover dal can be mixed with chopped coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger garlic paste, spices and flour and mix it well. Add this mixture to greased skewers and grill the kebabs.

Dal chapati rolls Tossing the leftover dal with veggies and putting them in whole wheat chapatis, wrap them well, dunk in besan batter and deep fry the rolls and enjoy. 

Dal stuffed bread rolls Dry up leftover dal, stuff it inside bread slices and roll them up and deep fry. Pack these with some dip or sauce. 

Dal chutney Take leftover dal and make a smooth paste out of it, mix with spices and grated coconut. Then add a tempering and enjoy this with roti or plain dosa.

Dal soup Cook leftover dal with vegetable broth to create a comforting and nourishing dal soup, perfect for a light lunch. Pair the soup with croutons and enjoy. 

Dal and vegetable cutlets Mix dal with mashed potatoes and vegetables. These can be both baked as well as deep fried and served with dips. These are best served with tea or coffee.

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