Idli Upma is a popular South Indian dish made from leftover idlis. Idli Upma is made by sauteing crumbled idli tempered with spices. Idli upma is good as an evening snackfor kids after school and could be made for dinner as well. How to make Idli Upma is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.
We always end up using leftover idlis in Idli Upma or Idli Podi Toast. Sometimes I make idlis in bulk to use the leftover for next days breakfast as its quick to put it together. I love any upma variety Bread Upma or even Wheat Rava Upma.
About Idli Upma
.Idli Upma is an ideal leftover recipe that is tasty and savoured by the entire family. It is a quick and easy to make from leftover idlis.I always wonder how leftover dishes are beautifully transformed into a delicious breakfast or snack.
Idli Upma is made by first crumbling idlis well then tempering with basic spices along with onion, hing, turmeric powder and tossing crumbled idlis into it, finally garnished with coriander leaves.
It is really interesting to see how a simple boring idli turns into this colorful upma…ahh guess I’ve started admiring food more only after I started photographing it.
Idli Upma Ingredients
- Idli
- Spices
- Onion
- Turmeric powder
- Coriander leaves
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📖 Recipe
Idli Upma
Ingredients
- 4 nos leftover idli
- 1 medium sized big onion
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tbsp coriander leaves
- salt to taste
To temper:
- 2 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp urad dal
- few curry leaves
- a small pinch hing
- 1 long variety green chilli
Instructions
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Take 4 leftover idlis. Make sure it is completely cool.
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Crumble it well like this and make it ready, set aside.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadai add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp urad dal let it splutter. Let the dal turn golden.
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Then add few curry leaves and 1 big green chilli chopped along with a pinch of hing.
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Add onion along with required salt. Saute until it turns transparent.
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Now add crumbled idlis along with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
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Mix well to combine.
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Add 1/2 tbsp coriander leaves.
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Toss well and set aside.
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Serve hot!
Video
Notes
- Instead of green chillies, you can even add red chillies.
- You can add a tsp of coconut with onions which gives a nice flavour.
- You can keep the idlis in fridge for 15mins for easy crumbling.
- Add a tsp of idli podi along with the idlis to get a different flavour.
- You can even add more spices powders like red chilli powder and garam masala powder to make masala idli upma.
Nutrition
Idli Upma Recipe Step by Step
1.Take 4 leftover idlis. Make sure it is completely cool.
2.Crumble it well like this and make it ready, set aside.
3.Heat 2 tsp oil in a kadai add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp urad dal let it splutter. Let the dal turn golden.
4.Then add few curry leaves and 1 big green chilli chopped along with a pinch of hing.
6.Add onion along with required salt. Saute until it turns transparent.
7.Now add crumbled idlis along with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
8.Mix well to combine.
9.Add 1/2 tbsp coriander leaves.
10.Toss well and set aside.
Serve hot!
Expert Tips
- Instead of green chillies, you can even add red chillies.
- You can add a tsp of coconut with onions which gives a nice flavour.
- You can keep the idlis in fridge for 15mins for easy crumbling.
- Add a tsp of idli podi along with the idlis to get a different flavour.
- You can even add more spices powders like red chilli powder and garam masala powder to make masala idli upma.
Storage & Serving Suggestion
Idli Upma tastes good by itself but if you prefer you can have it with coconut chutney. It tastes the best when served fresh and hot however you can store it in fridge for a day and consume.
FAQS
1.What else can I add to Idli Upma?
You can add chopped vegetables to add more crunch and flavour to Idli Upma. Additionally add peanuts or cashews to make it more rich.
2.Can I use fresh hot idlis for Idli Upma?
No hot idlis are not suitable so cool down a bit or refrigerate them then crumble the idlis and make upma.
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