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idli upma served on a steel plate with a cup of coffee
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5 from 3 votes

Idli Upma

Idli Upma is a simple South Indian breakfast or snack recipe made with left over crumbled idli.

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

  • 6 to 7 Idli
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 green chili, slit
  • ½ inch ginger, chopped
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp grated carrot optional
  • ¼ to ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • salt to taste
  • squeeze of lemon juice
  • coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat 3 teaspoons of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them pop. Now add the chana dal and cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds. Add the slit green chili, ginger and diced onion.
  • Sprinkle some slat and cook till the onion turns soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Now add the turmeric and grated carrot (optional). cook for 30 seconds.
  • Crumble 6 to 7 idli and add it the onion mixture. add salt to taste and mix it well.
  •  If you feel the mixture is dry sprinkle some water and cook for five minutes in low flame. Finally add lemon juice and coriander leaves and give a final toss and enjoy.