easy idli upma recipe | idli upma with leftover idli | how to make idli upma

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 2 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Total time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Serving
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: south indian

Ingredients

  • 5 idli (leftover)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • ¼ tsp cumin / jeera
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • few curry leaves
  • 1 green chilli (slit)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut (fresh)
  • 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Method

  1. firstly, crumble 5 idli in a large bowl. make sure to take leftover idli as it is easy to crumble. i have taken idli with idli rava. keep aside.
  2. now in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp coconut oil.
  3. once the oil is hot add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal, ¼ tsp cumin, 1 dried red chilli, few curry leaves and 1 green chilli.
  4. saute and allow to splutter.
  5. further, add crumbled idli and mix gently.
  6. add 2 tbsp fresh grated coconut.
  7. cover and simmer for 3 minutes or till upma get cooked completely.
  8. now add 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tsp lemon juice. mix well.
  9. finally, serve idli upma along with chutney or pack to your lunch box.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.