7 Ways To Use Leftover Dal In Evening Snacks

Anaika Sohal
Jul 18, 2025

1. Dal Pakoras:

This snack from leftover dal is made from a mix of leftover dal with besan, onions, and spices.

2. Dal Paratha:

This dish is made by kneading dal into whole wheat flour to make soft and flavorful parathas.

3. Dal Toast:

This recipe is made from spreading thick dal on bread slices, topped with veggies, and then shallow-fried.

4. Dal Chilla:

With leftover dal you can make a pancake batter with chopped veggies and spices.

5. Dal Tikki:

This dish is made from a mix dal with mashed potatoes and breadcrumbs and shaped into tikkis, then deep fried.

6. Dal Dhokla:

For this recipe you can use fermented dal to prepare soft and spongy dhoklas.

7. Dal Idli:

This recipe is made from combined dal with sooji or leftover rice to make instant idlis—soft and best served with chutneys.

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