Idli Upma / Idly upma - Recipe using leftover Idlis

Today I am here with a simple recipe - Idli Upma. Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover idlis? They might be dry and uninviting to eat them as is. Idli Upma is a great way to use up those left over idlis. You can crumble the idlis  and temper them and an instant and delicious snack is ready. It takes only few minutes and is delicious. I like to eat this Idli upma with sugar sprinkled on top. 

Idli Upma

What are the ingredients needed?

Left over Idli - 4-5 nos 

Oil, 2 teaspoon

Mustard Seeds, 1/2 teaspoon

Urad dal, 1 teaspoon

Chana dal, 2 teaspoon

Red onion (medium), 1 finely chopped

Red Chillies, 2-3 nos

Curry leaves, a sprig

Asafoetida, a pinch

Salt as required.

Cilantro, to garnish (optional)

Upma using leftover Idlis

How it is made?

1. Crumble the idlis into small pieces  using fingers. Set it aside.
2. Heat oil in a skillet. Add mustard seeds, when they crack, add urad dal, chana dal and fry for a minute.
3. Then add  red chillies and curry leaves and fry for a minute, then add asafoetida, chopped red onions and fry till the onions turn slightly golden.
4. Now add the crumbled idlis, salt to taste, mix well and turn off the heat.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes: 

• Instead of red chillies, you can use green chillies too. Also depending on the personal heat tolerance adjust the amount of chillies.
• If the number of idlis is more or less, adjust the ingredients accordingly.