Sugandho Bhog Basmati Rice

Bet You Didn't Know About These Health Benefits Of Leftover Rice

Next time you have rice left from day before there is no need to throw it away. Don’t waste it, because it has many hidden health benefits. Here we have listed some amazing health benefits of eating leftover rice. All you need to do is soak some leftover rice in earthen clay pot fully soaked in water overnight, and leave it it to ferment till next day.

• This fermented rice is a natural coolant, it reduces body temperature and keeps you cool.
• Consuming this rice in the morning can keep stomach related illness at bay as it neutralises the harmful and excessive heat trapped in the body.
• If you are suffering from ulcers take this rice thrice a week to speed up the recovery.
• Eating leftover rice can also help you stay slim! This is because rice, when refrigerated overnight, can contain up to 60% fewer calories than when freshly cooked – dropping from 130 calories per 100g to just 52. But one needs to cook it in the proper way.
• It also helps in maintaining a radiant look.

Methiwale Chawal

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Basmati rice soaked and drained
2 cups Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) finely chopped
2 tablespoons Oil
1 medium Onion
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
2 medium Tomatoes finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 tablespoon Coriander powder
1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
Salt to taste

Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Slice onion.
Step 2
Add cumin seeds and onion to the pan and sauté till onion is translucent.
Step 3
Add fenugreek leaves and mix well. Add salt and mix again and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add tomatoes, turmeric powder and coriander powder and mix well. Add rice and 3 cups water and mix well. Add red chilli powder and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat till the rice is done. Step 5
Transfer into a serving plate and serve hot.