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 Author:
Padhu Sankar 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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View Comments (28)
idly upma has got a spl place in all kitchen :)
Hello dear, hru over there? I'd love to taste this idli upma one day as I don't make idlis coz none in the house eats it except for myself. Grrrrrr..
Your idli upma allures me! ;)
This is my daughter's favourite, funnily she doesn't like idlis !!!
Idli upma looks spicy and yummy.
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loved this quick and delicious snack from left over idli.
Very quick recipe...Love the addition of idly podi..
lovely upma!! my one of the favorite breakfast... yummy!!!
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Simply love to have this upma anytime..inviting bowl.
Simple and delicious...
Loved the idea of adding podi.