Have Leftover Dal? Turn It Into These Evening Snacks

By Garima Johar

July 16, 2025

Do you have some leftover dal sitting in your refrigerator? Instead of reheating it and having it again with rice or roti, you can make some snacks. Try these quick evening snacks and pair them with your tea.

Dal Vada

Mix dal with chopped chillies, onions, and curry leaves. Coat the mixture in a besan batter and fry for dal vadas.

Dal Dhokla

Instead of using soaked dal, you can use leftover dal to make the steamed Gujarati dhokla.

Dal Cutlets

Dal cutlets can be made with the leftover lentils mixed with chopped onions, cilantro and spices.

Dal Pakoras

For dal pakoras, mix leftover dal with besan, onions, chillies, and spices. Deep-fry the mixture and enjoy.

Dal Chilla

Turn your leftover dal into a smooth batter mixed with chopped veggies and spices, and make dal chillas.