Celebrate World Food Day 2025 by reducing food waste with these easy, creative ideas to turn everyday leftovers into nutritious meals.
đ„ 1. Vegetable Peel Chips
Use peels from potatoes, carrots, or beetroot.
Toss with oil, salt, and spices like chaat masala.
Bake until crisp for a healthy, crunchy snack.
đ 2. Leftover Rice Fritters
Mix rice with chopped veggies, onions, and spices.
Add chickpea flour to bind and form patties.
Shallow fry or bake; serve with chutney.
đ 3. Roti Pizza
Spread tomato puree/ketchup on leftover rotis.
Add cheese and veggies, grill or microwave.
A quick, tasty snack or light meal.
đ„Ł 4. Soup from Veggie Trimmings
Save carrot tops, onion skins, and stems.
Boil with herbs and spices for stock.
Use as a base for soups and curries.
đź 5. Dal Paratha
Mix leftover dal with wheat flour, onions, and chilies.
Knead into dough and roll into parathas.
Nutritious, filling meal for any time of day.
đł 6. Fried Rice
Stir-fry leftover rice with veggies and soy sauce.
Add paneer, eggs, or chicken for protein.
Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs.
đŹ 7. chapati Laddoo
Roast and grind leftover chapatis.
Mix with ghee, jaggery, cardamom, and nuts.
Shape into sweet, energy-packed ladoos.
đ„ 8. rajma Tikki
Mash leftover rajma with onions, spices, and gram flour.
Form into tikkis and shallow fry or bake.
A protein-rich snack with minimal waste.
Reduce waste, get creative, and make every bite count!Â
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