How to Make Idli Upma

To make different breakfast every day is a big headache. And above all, it is necessary that the recipe should be good in taste and of course quick also. So I tried to cook a combination of two very popular recipes together. As we all know Idli and are very well known South Indian recipe. I tried to combine both today, and it came out very nicely with fewer ingredients and efforts. I think Idli Upma is the best option for breakfast as well as anytime snack and above all ideal for kids lunch box also. 

Preparation time - 2 to 3 minutes
Cooking time - 5 minutes
Makes - 2 servings

Ingredients to make Idli Upma:

1 tablespoon oil

1 big onion finely chopped

1 teaspoon urad dal

1 tablespoon chopped cashews

7 to 8 idlies

( ideally left over)

Salt to taste

8 to 10 curry leaves

A pinch turmeric powder

3 to 3 green chillies finely chopped 

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

To serve with:

Coconut chutney 

Method to make Idli Upma:

• Crumble idlies with hand and keep aside.
• In a pan heat oil and add mustard seeds. When they crackle add urad dal, cashews, onion, curry leaves and green chillies. Cook them for 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add turmeric powder and salt to crumbled idlis and mix well. (be careful while adding salt.)
• Add it to the pan and mix well.
• Hot and quick Idli upma is ready to serve.

Tips:

• With the same ingredients veg. idli upma can be made. Add par boiled carrots, boiled green peas, capsicum and tomatoes to it.