Idli upma: Sweet & simple breakfast prepared with leftovers :-).Everytime I make idlis, I try to have some extra so that I can prepare "Idli upma" as a quick snack.
Ingredients
6-7 leftover idlis
1/4th of a small onion, chopped fine
1/4 inch piece ginger, crushed
few curry leaves
few green chillies (slit lengthwise)
handful of cashews (or less/optional)
salt to taste
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp urad dal
Method
Ingredients
6-7 leftover idlis
1/4th of a small onion, chopped fine
1/4 inch piece ginger, crushed
few curry leaves
few green chillies (slit lengthwise)
handful of cashews (or less/optional)
salt to taste
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp urad dal
Method
- Mash all the idlis with hands. If it was refrigerated, heat them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Take oil in a pan. Make tadka with the mustard seeds, urad dal & cashews. Add the onions, green chillies & ginger. Saute until onion is transparent.
- Add the mashed idlis & salt to taste. Mix well & keep on low flame covered with a lid. After 2-3 mins give a quick stir & keep for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot.
