Upma with Leftover Idli
Idli upma recipe – A good way to use up leftover Idlis.
Servings
Prep Time
2
5
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
2
5
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Ingredients
6
idlis
2
tsps
to 3oil
tsp
¼mustard
tsp
½cumin /jeera
1
tsp
½Chana Dal
1
tsp
½Urad Dal
Peanuts as desired
Pinch of Hing / asafoetida
1
small to medium onion thinly sliced
1
tsp
chopped Ginger
1
to 2 sprigs curry leaves
1
to 2 green chilies chopped or slit
Turmeric or haldi little
Very little salt
leaves
corianderfew finely chopped
2
to 4 tbsps. grated coconut fresh or frozen
optional
Instructions
Crumble the refrigerated idlis. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pan and allow cumin and mustard to crackle.
Add dals, peanuts and fry until the peanuts are golden.
Add onions, curry leaves, green chilies and ginger.
Saute just for 1 to 2 mins until the onions turn slightly pale.
Sprinkle 1 table spoon water and add turmeric and hing.
Add the crumbled idlis, coconut and coriander leaves. Mix everything well.
Lower the flame and cook covered until the crumbled idlis turn hot.
Adjust salt as needed.
Serve idli upma hot.