Idli Upma

Idli upma is a recipe prepared with leftover Idlis. Idli Upma is my all time favorite  So my mom usually make extra Idlis to make this Idli Upma. This is  a very easy and quick breakfast / tiffin. It can served as a evening snacks. No side dish is required for this Idli upma. Roasted peanuts and cashews can be added for garnishing to increase richness of this upma. Please check below for step by step instuctions and pictures for preparing South Indian Idli Upma.

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins 

Ready In: 15 mins 

Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients:

Idli	3
Onions chopped	1/2 cup
Oil	2 tbsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
Channa dal	1/2 tsp
Urad dal	1/2 tsp
Red chillies	2
Ginger finely chopped	1 tsp
Curry leaves	4
Green Chillies	2
Turmeric Powder	1/2 tsp
Salt
Coriander Leaves	2 stalks

Instructions:

• Refrigerate Idlis for 2 hours before cooking. Smash the left over idly into small pieces.

• Heat oil in the pan and add mustard. When  mustard splutter add urad dal, channa dal and red chillies. When channa dal turns golden colour, add chopped ginger and Green chillies. Add onions and fry till onions turn translucent.

• Add turmeric powder and fry till raw smell goes off. Switch off the stove and add idli pieces and coriander leaves..

Tips:

• This upma can be garnished with roasted Cashews and Peanuts.
• To get tangy taste, add 1 tsp of lemon juice.
• Adjust green chillies to your taste.