Idli upma recipe | upma with left over idlis

Idli upma recipe | upma with leftover idlis – The most underrated tiffin of South India, made using leftover idlis.

Idli upma is a very common tiffin made in our homes using leftover idli. It is made in different ways in different homes. I have tasted a different version of this in my sister’s home post-wedding. Though I love other versions, I love the one which my mom makes. She adds shallots (chinna vengayam in Tamil) and Idli milgai podi to this. A plate of hot idli upma paired with a hot cup of filter coffee is bliss. If you have not tried this version of idli upma, please give this a try.

If I am served with idli upma every day I will be so happy, even if I am happy with any upmas. I love all the varieties of upma I make at home but for me addition of onions is a must in upmas.  One of my favourite upma is Idli upma which is made with leftover idlis. My mom rarely makes this idli upma with leftover idlis. She always makes this with fresh idlis as I love idli upma more than idlis.  Moms are always special. So let me share my mom’s version of my favourite idli upma.

If using fresh idlis, keep the idlis in the freezer for 30 minutes before making the upma. You can take out and pulse the idlis once in the mixie jar( no need to bring it to room temperature) or use your hands too, to bring it to the right texture before making upma.

Also check out my other leftover idli recipes, Thayir idli, Dahi idli chaat, Idli tikka recipe, podi idli recipe, spicy tawa idli

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Idli upma recipe

South Indian breakfast recipe using left over idlis

Course Breakfast, Dinner

Cuisine South Indian

Keyword South Indian breakfast recipes, upma recipes

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

• 10 Idli
• 7-8 Shallots chinna vengayam
• 1 big onion
• 4 tsp Idli milagai podi
• 1 green chili
• ½ tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 tsp urad dal
• 2 tsp chana dal
• little salt
• few curry leaves

Instructions

• Make idlis and keep it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. keep it covered. If you are making with leftover idlis then you can keep it refrigerated overnight also.
• Take out the idlis and make it into small pieces using your hands.
• Peel the shallots and chop them and finely chop the big onions. Chop the green chillies too.
• In a pan add oil and add the mustard seeds, channa dal, urad dal, green chillies and fry till the onions become translucent. Add a little salt at this stage.
• Now add the idli pieces.
• Now add the idli milagai podi and mix gently to get an even coating of the podi into the idli.
• Let this be in a low flame for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame and garnish with curry leaves.
• Serve hot.
• I love to have any upma with a cup of coffee.

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Notes

1.Generally, idli upma is made with the last end of the idli batter.

2. Never skip the shallots as this will enhance the flavour.

3. If you do not want to add idli milagai powder you can add 2-3 extra green chillies and squeeze a little lemon juice in the last.

4. Idli upma is a perfect breakfast or dinner recipe.

• Make idlis and keep it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. keep it covered. If you are making with leftover idlis then you can keep it refrigerated overnight also.
• Take out the idlis and make it into small pieces using your hands.
• Peel the shallots and chop them and finely chop the big onions. Chop the green chillies too.

• In a pan add oil and add the mustard seeds, channa dal, urad dal, green chillies and fry till the onions become translucent. Add a little salt at this stage.
• Now add the idli pieces.

• Now add the idli milagai podi and mix gently to get an even coating of the podi into the idli.

• Let this be in a low flame for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame and garnish with curry leaves.
• Serve hot.
• I love to have any upma with a cup of coffee.     

Note:

1. Generally, idli upma is made with the last end of the idli batter.
2. Never skip the shallots as this will enhance the flavour.
3. If you do not want to add idli milagai powder you can add 2-3 extra green chillies and squeeze a little lemon juice in the last.
4. Idli upma is a perfect breakfast or dinner recipe.