Have leftover khichdi? Turn it into chatpata veg kebabs (recipe inside)

Confused what to do with last night's leftover khichdi? Make it into a flavoursome kebab just like chef Kunal Kapur

By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Updated: September 15, 2020 2:10:53 pm
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Made with dals and rice, or even daliya, is light on the stomach and is extremely nutritious and healthy. Which is why it is often the first of many go-to recipes in most Indian kitchens. However, if you have some leftover khichdi from the previous night and don’t want to have it for lunch the next day, you are in for a delicious surprise. Here’s a lip-smacking recipe that will turn your khichdi into the perfect tea time snack.

Here’s the recipe shared by chef Kunal Kapur.

Take a look.

Here’s what he said; “Khichdi can be made very interesting, especially if you have saved some from the last night. Here is a quick recipe that makes the leftover into a veg kebab.”

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups – Khichdi (thick)
1 – Green chilly, chopped
1 tbsp – Coriander, chopped
2 tbsp – Bread crumbs
1½ tbsp – Potatoes, boiled and mashed
2 tbsp – Onion, chopped
½ tbsp – Ginger, chopped
2 tbsp – Cheese, grated
Salt, to taste
Bread crumbs for coating
Oil – for deep frying

Method

*In a bowl, mix all the ingredients except bread crumbs and oil.
*Shape it into small bite-size balls. Roll each of them in dried bread crumbs. Lightly pat and roll so that the crumbs are evenly coated.
*Refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes.
*Heat oil and deep fry them till golden brown. Remove and serve hot.

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