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Idli Upma Recipe-Recipe with Leftover idlis

July 3, 2012 by PadhuSankar 28 Comments

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: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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Comments

  1. APARNARAJESHKUMAR

    July 3, 2012 at 8:00 am

    idly upma has got a spl place in all kitchen 🙂

    Reply
  2. ♥LOVE2COOK MALAYSIA♥

    July 3, 2012 at 8:13 am

    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! 😉

    Reply
  3. Jayasri Ravi

    July 3, 2012 at 8:37 am

    This is my daughter's favourite, funnily she doesn't like idlis !!!

    Reply
  4. Chandrani

    July 3, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Idli upma looks spicy and yummy.

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    Reply
  5. Maayeka

    July 3, 2012 at 10:16 am

    loved this quick and delicious snack from left over idli.

    Reply
  6. Priya Satheesh

    July 3, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Very quick recipe…Love the addition of idly podi..

    Reply
  7. Vijayalakshmi Dharmaraj

    July 3, 2012 at 11:37 am

    lovely upma!! my one of the favorite breakfast… yummy!!!

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    Reply
  8. Priya

    July 3, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Simply love to have this upma anytime..inviting bowl.

    Reply
  9. Tina

    July 3, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Simple and delicious…

    Reply
  10. Swasthi Blank

    July 3, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Loved the idea of adding podi.

    Reply
  11. radha

    July 3, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    This is a great way to use the leftover idli. And the addition of idli podi makes it tastier.

    Reply
  12. Swathi Iyer

    July 3, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Idly upma looks delicious. Perfect one.

    Reply
  13. Meg's Delicious Adventures

    July 3, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Thanks for visiting my space and the lovely comments…you have a wonderful collection of recipes here..following you now.

    – Meg's Delicious Adventures

    Reply
  14. Srimathi

    July 3, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    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.

    Reply
  15. Sanoli Ghosh

    July 3, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Looks spicy and delicious….

    Reply
  16. Paaka Shaale

    July 3, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Even i make this if I have a lot of idlies left over. Looks delectable 🙂

    Reply
  17. Kavitha

    July 3, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    Very simple and tasty recipe with leftover….I do this very often will few changes in it….

    Reply
  18. faseela

    July 4, 2012 at 12:06 am

    yummy n delicious…..

    Reply
  19. Anonymous

    July 4, 2012 at 12:16 am

    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

    July 4, 2012 at 10:48 am

    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!

    Reply
  21. PT

    July 4, 2012 at 10:54 am

    simple and healthy upma..

    Reply
  22. Rekha

    July 4, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    simple and delicious upma..
    http://indiantastyfoodrecipes.blogspot.com

    Reply
  23. Anonymous

    July 7, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Adding chutney podi to idli upma is a great idea.Will definitely try it.Thank you.

    Reply
  24. ravi G

    June 14, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    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

    Reply
  25. RENU

    July 16, 2013 at 8:22 am

    hi padhu
    i always make extra idlis to make upma….i love this upma very much.

    Reply
  26. Chakitha Kagita

    July 28, 2015 at 4:52 am

    Nice one

    Reply
  27. chubby Sarath

    October 3, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    I tried this recipe… It tastes yummy and even my daughter loved it, she s just 15 months old��… Thanks for d recipe ☺

    Reply
  28. sowgit

    March 6, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Tried it today….. Came or very well!!!! Thanks!!!!!

    Reply

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