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Idli Upma Recipe

How to make Idli Upma
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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

1.
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).
5.
Note: You can add vegetables of your choice if desired.
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