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A bowl of Idli Upma and a spoon on side.
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5 from 10 votes

Idli Upma

Idli Upma is a famous dish made out of leftover Idli. This is easy and a great breakfast option. It’s Vegan and Gluten-free.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: How to make Idli Upma, Idli Upma, Leftover Idli recipe
Servings: 2 people
Calories:
Author: Lathiya

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 Idli
  • 1/2 Cup Onions finely chopped
  • 2 Green chili Slit lengthwise
  • Curry leaf few
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 Tsp Oil
  • Salt as required

Instructions

  • Crumble the idli finely or chop it in cubes.
  • Heat a pan. Add mustard seeds and chana dal.
  • When the mustard seeds splutter, add chopped onions, green chili, and curry leaves.
  • Once the onions turn golden, add the turmeric powder, salt, and crumbled idli.
  • Mix gently till all mixed.
  • Serve warm.

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Notes

  • Store the leftover Idli in the refrigerator. It makes crumbling easier.
  • You can either crumble or chop it in cubes.
  • Leftover Idli is perfect for this dish than fresh Idli as the fresh Idli will be moist for crumbling.