Got Leftover Rice? Whip Up A Chilla To Fix A Healthy Breakfast

By Garima Johar

August 29, 2026

Quickly fix your breakfast and finish your leftover rice with just one recipe. Make rice chilla in just four simple steps, pair it with a bowl of dahi and chutney and serve it hot for breakfast or even a snack.

Ingredients

1 cup leftover rice 2 tbsp besan 1 tbsp sooji Water as required 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 green chilli 1/2 inch grated ginger 2 tbsp coriander leaves 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder Salt to taste Oil for cooking

Step 1

Blend cooked rice, besan, sooji, and some water till you get a consistent batter.

Step 2

Add in chopped onion, green chilli, ginger, coriander leaves, and all the spices.

Step 3

Heat a tawa, pour a ladleful of batter, spread it into a circle, and cook on both sides.

Step 4

Once crispy, serve the chilla with dahi and chutney.