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Idli upma recipe | How to make upma with idlis

Sangskitchen
Simple and quick breakfast recipe made with crumbled idlis (steamed rice cakes) and stir-fried with onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, dinner
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 5
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • Steamed idlis (16 small or 12 medium sized)
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp gram dal
  • 1 tbsp split urad dal
  • 2 onions
  • 4 green chillies (or 1 tsp chilli powder)
  • 2 sprig curry leaves
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¾ tsp salt (as per taste)
  • Coriander leaves
  • ½ tsp Lemon juice (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation:

  • Steam idlis and let them cool down completely.
  • You can use leftover idlis to make this delicious idli upma.
  • Crumble idlis into very small pieces.
  • Chop onions and green chillies.

Recipe:

  • Heat oil in a large pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
  • Add gram dal and split urad dal.
  • Let the mustard seeds pop up and dal become golden brown color.
  • Now add chopped onions and saute until they become transparent.
  • Put chopped green chillies and curry leaves.
  • Add turmeric powder and some salt. Be careful while adding salt because idlis have salt in them already. Just add little for the masala.
  • Mix the crumbled idlis and combine well.
  • Cover with a lid, keep the stove in low heat for five minutes.
  • After 5 mins the idli crumbs absorb the spices.
  • Finally, add coriander leaves and switch off.
  • You can add some lemon drops at this time before switching off. Lemon juice gives a mild sour taste to idly upma. This is optional.
  • I didn't add as I prefer my idli upma plain.
  • Serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato chutney. We like to eat this delicious upma just as steaming hot plain.

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Notes

Tips:
1) First of all, add a very little bit of salt as needed. Because idlis have salt in them and you can sprinkle salt at a later stage also if required.
2) Leftover idlis are perfect for making this upma. If you are making with fresh idlis, let them cool completely before crumble them.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal
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