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Idli Upma Recipe-Recipe with Leftover idlis

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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 Recipe-Idli Upma with leftover idlis

Idli Upma with leftover idlis


Idli Upma

 Prep Time : 10 mins

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

   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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  14. Srimathi

    Very comforting. I wait for the idli puma with left over idles. I love to add lots of kadala and udad paruppu for an extra crunch.

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  19. Anonymous

    Nice and simple recipe…

    some times my wife also make this…

    thanks for visiting and droping comment on my blog

    Reply

  20. R Sudhir Kumar

    I am on of the rare persons who loves upma and can eat it any time and more so Idly upma. Wondering if you have tried upma with jowar flour, it tastes so good. Thanks for comments on my blog will come to see you entire blog. I see you do your own composting great!

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  24. ravi G

    This recipe inspired us a lot to try & we prepared it in the morning today and it turned out soooo yummy and there was nothing left.It is my all time favourite but never had it with idli podi in it,but adding idli podi gives special& lovely taste to it,we added little more idli podi to it for our personal preference.we wish we could made more thistime as there was much demand for this yummy dish ,and it was not enough for all of us. Next time just to prepare this upma,I am going to get more idly's.Such an easy &quick recipe but unforgettable taste ,still I can use it.
    This recipe is very much useful for bachelors like us and thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    Ravi

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