Quick Garlic Rice (Leftover Rice Makeover) Recipe South Indian Style

In This article Explained simple and tasty way to use leftover rice to create a spicy, aromatic garlic breakfast or snack in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

Leftover Rice: 2-3 cups (broken up and separated)

Garlic: 1 whole bulb (peeled)

Red Chili Powder: As per taste

Salt: To taste

Cooking Oil: 2-3 tablespoons (divided)

Tempering Elements: Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Curry leaves, a pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)

Green Chilies: 1-2 (slit)

Onion: 1 large (thinly sliced)

Turmeric Powder: A pinch (for color)

Cilantro: Freshly chopped for garnish

Preparation Steps

1. Preparing the Garlic Masala

Take the peeled garlic cloves in a mortar and pestle.

Add red chili powder and salt. Pound them together slightly.

Add one teaspoon of oil to the mixture and pound it into a coarse paste.

2. Mixing the Rice

Break the lumps in the leftover rice to make it grainy.

Add the prepared garlic-chili paste to the rice and mix thoroughly until every grain is coated.

3. The Tempering (Tadka)

Heat oil (or ghee) in a pan.

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves, hing, and green chilies.

Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

4. Final Toss

Add the masala-mixed rice to the pan.

Add a pinch of turmeric for a vibrant color.

Sauté on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serving Suggestion

This dish is best served hot. It is particularly good for those looking for something spicy and flavorful, or when your taste buds need a “kick”.

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