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Idli Upma Recipe
How to make Idli Upma
Don't waste your food. Here is a quick and easy recipe you could do with the dried idlis you dread. Scrumptious and light, it could be served as a snack or a light supper.
- Total Cook Time 20 mins
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 10 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Easy
Ingredients of Idli Upma
- 5 leftover idlis
- 3 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp split urad dal
- 1/4 tsp split channa dal
- 2-3 dry red chilies
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 big onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt
How to Make Idli Upma
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Crumble idlis by hand till they break down to small pieces.
2.
Heat oil in a deep bottomed vessel. Splutter mustard, urad, channa dal, red chillies and curry leaves in the said order on a low heat.
3.
Once the mustard seeds have spluttered and the urad dal turns a healthy golden color, add onion and turmeric powder for a nice color.
4.
Once the onions caramelize a bit, mix in the idlis and salt as per taste. (Remember the idlis already have salt, so be careful while adding more).
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Note: You can add vegetables of your choice if desired.