Leftover Rice Gets a Makeover: Delicious Gujarati Gharwada
Calling all rice-aholics! We all know the struggle of leftover rice languishing in the fridge. But fear not, because this recipe introduces you to Gharwada, a delightful Gujarati breakfast dish that transforms leftover rice into crispy and flavorful tikkis.
More Than Just Leftovers: A Gujarati Breakfast Tradition
Gharwada is a staple in Gujarati cuisine, offering a delicious and budget-friendly way to utilize leftover rice. This dish transcends its humble origins, earning a well-deserved spot on the “Top 10 Gujarati Breakfast Recipes” list.
The Magic of Besan (Gram Flour):
Besan, a chickpea flour, plays a starring role in Gharwada. This versatile ingredient acts as a binder, creating a cohesive mixture with the leftover rice. When shallow-fried, the besan transforms into a crispy golden exterior, perfectly complementing the soft rice interior.
A Recipe Ready in Minutes:
Gharwada requires minimal prep time and comes together in a flash, making it ideal for busy mornings. So ditch the cereal and elevate your breakfast routine with this unique and flavorful Gujarati dish.
Ready to Give Gharwada a Try? Let’s Cook!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice चावल
- 1/2 cup Curd दही
- 2 medium size onion प्याज
- 2 Green Chillies हरी मिर्च
- 1 cup Gram Flour Besan (बेसन)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander हरा धनिया
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder हल्दी
- 1.5 tsp red chilli powder लाल मिर्च
- 1/2 tsp asafoetida हींग
- oil to fry (तेल)
- salt to taste (नमक)
Instructions
Soaking Leftover Rice :
- Mix Rice and Curd in a bowl and soak it overnight or at least 4-5 hours.2 cups Rice, 1/2 cup Curd
Method to prepare:
- Mix Green chillies, fresh coriander, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, asaofoetida, onions and gram flour (besan) and salt in Curd and Rice mixture. Mix well. (Usually curd will have sufficient water, but if and only if you feel the water is not enough, use very less amount of water. I never add water)2 medium size onion, 2 Green Chillies, 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1.5 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp asafoetida, salt to taste, 1 cup Gram Flour
- For flat balls or tikkis by greasing your hands with oil.
- Shallow fry this flat balls/tikkis in a pan with some oil.oil
- Serve hot with Tomato Ketchup and Tea.
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Notes
- Chef’s Tip: If your curd is not sour enough, add some lemon while adding other masalas. Usually, natural curd’s sourness is enough.
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