Mixed Vegetable Idli Upma with Left over Idli

Idli upma is a South Indian recipe prepared with leftover Idlis. This is  a very easy and quick breakfast / tiffin. It can served as a evening snacks.In order to make more healthy, I have added mixed vegetables of my choice. No side dish is required for this colorful mixed vegetable Idli upma. Roasted peanuts and cashews can be added for garnishing to increase richness to this upma. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Mixed Vegetable Idli Upma.

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins 

Yields: 3 Servings

Ingredients:

Idli Medium Size	5
Oil	2 tsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
Channa dal | Kadalai paruppu	1 tsp
Urad dal | Ulutham paruppu	1 tsp
Red chillies	2
Ginger finely chopped	1 tsp
Curry leaves	4
Green Chillies	2
Onions chopped	1/2 cup
Cooked vegetables of your choice	1 cup
Turmeric Powder	1/2 tsp
Salt	As needed
Lemon Juice	1 tsp
Coriander Leaves	2 stalks
Roasted Cashews	2 tsp

Instructions:

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

•  Heat oil in a 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 cooked vegetables of your choice, salt and turmeric powder. Fry for 2 to 3 mins. 

• Switch off the stove and add idli pieces, lemon juice, roasted cashews and coriander leaves.

Mixed Vegetable Idli Upma 

Tips:

• This upma can be garnished with roasted Cashews and Peanuts.
• Adjust green chillies to your taste.
• I have added carrots, beans and green peas.