Best Of Waste: Make These Crispy Vadas From Leftover Rice

By Risha Ganguly

October 5, 2023

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Crispy vadas made from leftover rice are a delicious snack. They are easy to prepare and a great way to use up leftover rice. Here's a simple recipe for crispy rice vadas.

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Ingredients

2 cups leftover cooked rice 1/2 cup besan 2-3 green chillies, chopped 1/2 inch piece of ginger, grated 1 /2cup grated carrot 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 10-12 crushed curry leaves A pinch of asafoetida Salt to taste Oil for deep frying

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Step 1

Mash the rice with your hands and mix the grated veggies and spices.

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Step 2

Add the besan to the rice mixture and adjust the consistency to medium thick.

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Step 3

Heat up oil in a deep kadhai and put in the vada batter using spoons. 

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Step 4

Deep fry the vadas till goled on both sides. Serve with chutney or ketchup.

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