Idli Upma Recipe-Recipe with Leftover idlis

Idli upma is a very simple and delicious dish made with leftover idlis. This is a very common breakfast dish in South India, which can be prepared in no time.You can prepare this upma even if your idlis are hard, but don’t forget to check out my post on how to make soft idlis. Today we will learn how to make idli upma following this easy recipe with leftover idlys.

Idli Upma with leftover idlis

 Prep Time : 10 mins

Cook Time : 10 mins
Serves:1
Recipe Category: Breakfast
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
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   Ingredients needed

   Crumbled idli – 3 cups
   Onion – 1 cup finely chopped
   Green chilli – 1-2 finely chopped
   Ginger – 1 inch piece finely chopped
   Turmeric powder – a pinch
   Idli Podi – 1 1/2 tsp (optional but highly recommended)
   Salt as required

   For the seasoning

   Oil – 1 1/2 tbsp
   Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
   Urad dal – 3/4 tsp
   Red chillies -2
   Hing – generous pinch
   Curry leaves – a sprig

   For Garnishing

   Coriander leaves
   Fresh lemon juice -1-2 tbsp

Preparation

Refrigerate idlis for 5-6 hours or overnight for best results.

Crumble the idlis coarsely with your fingers tips or you can use the mixie for better results. Cut the idlis into 2-3 pieces and put it in the mixie and pulse it for a few seconds.(Use the whipper button with the normal blade used for dry grinding) The idlis will get crumbled evenly. Keep it aside.

Method

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, urad dal, red chillies, hing and curry leaves.

When dal turns golden brown, add finely chopped onions, green chillies, ginger, turmeric powder, salt needed and saute till onions turns transparent. Then add the crumbled idli, idli podi and mix well. Check for salt.

Garnish with coriander leaves, squeeze juice of fresh lemon and mix well. Serve with hot sambar or chutney. It tastes good as it is without any side dish.

Note – Do not crumble hot idlis as it will not crumble but will end up into a sticky mass. The idlis have to be cold, so that it will get crumbled nicely. You can refrigerate the idlis for 5-6 hours and then pulse it in the mixie. Use the whipper button for few seconds to crumble the idlis evenly.

Idli Upma With Vegetables -You can make this upma more nutritious by adding vegetable as I have done in the video. I have added  1/4 cup chopped carrots and 1/4 cup fresh peas. You can make this upma with or without vegetables. Watch the video to know how to make idli upma with vegetables.

This upma is so delicious that you will find yourself making extra idlis just to prepare this upma.

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