Name: Idli Upma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 6-7 idli; 2 tbsp ghee ((or oil)); ½ tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; ½ tsp Bengal gram ((chana dal)); ½ tsp split black gram ((urad dal)); 5-6 curry leaves; 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 tbsp tomatoes (chopped, optional); ½ cup chopped vegetable (I used carrot, cauliflower and hyacinth beans); ½ tsp turmeric powder; Salt (to taste); Coriander leaves (for garnish)

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Idli upma from leftover idlis step-by-step recipe with photos.

Idli upma is the perfect way to give your regular idlis a twist or use up leftover idlis. But more importantly, we love this dish because it is gluten-free. My daughter is on a gluten-free diet but loves upma or uppittu; so this is the best way to make what she loves without having to compromise on her health.

Idli upma is also a great way to add a serving of vegetables along with idlis. Idlis are very healthy as they are fermented. Adding some vegetables are a perfect way to turn them into a complete meal.

To make idli upma, I saute onions with minimal spices, add the vegetables and saute them. I then add crumbled idlis and give everything a good mix. If idlis are ready, this dish is ready in less than 15 minutes.

If your idlis get too hard when preparing, this is the best way to use it up. This dish can be prepared in no time and are great for the lunch box too. It can be served on its own but tastes great with chutney too.

Idli Upma

Shilpa

Idli upma is the perfect way to give your regular idlis a twist or use up leftover idlis.

5 from 1 vote

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Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian, Karnataka

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients

6-7 idli
2 tbsp ghee (or oil)
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp Bengal gram (chana dal)
½ tsp split black gram (urad dal)
5-6 curry leaves
1 medium onion chopped
2 tbsp tomatoes chopped, optional
½ cup chopped vegetable I used carrot, cauliflower and hyacinth beans
½ tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

Crumble the idlis and set aside
Heat oil in a frying pan or kadhai and add mustard seeds
Once it splutters, add cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal and curry leaves
Add onions and saute until it is translucent. Add tomatoes and cook for a few minutes
Add the remaining vegetables, turmeric and salt, and mix well (remember the idlis has salt in it, so add just a little salt for the vegetables)
Cover and cook until the vegetables are almost done. Do not add any water as this may turn the upma mushy
Add the crumbled idlis and mix well. Let it simmer on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes
Garnish with coriander leaves
Serve hot on its own or with chutney

Notes

Make sure the idlis are cold when they are crumbled

Be careful while adding salt as idlis already have salt in it

Make sure there is no moisture before adding the idlis

Click here to see the idli recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Idli Upma

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 67mg2%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 109IU2%
Vitamin C 28mg34%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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