Idli Upma is a popular South Indian dish made from leftover idlis. Idli Upma is made by sauteing crumbled idli and tempered with spices. Idli Upma is good as an evening snack for kids after school and could be made for dinner as well. Learn to make Idli Upma Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
We always end up using leftover idlis in Idli Upma or Idli Podi Toast. Sometimes I make idlis in bulk to use the leftover for next days breakfast as its quick to put it together. I love any upma variety Bread Upma or even Wheat Rava Upma.
About Idli Upma
Idli Upma is made by first crumbling idlis well then tempering with basic spices along with onion, hing, turmeric powder and tossing crumbled idlis into it, finally garnished with coriander leaves.
Idli Upma is an easy way to use leftover idlis and is quick to make in just 15 minutes. You can either use fresh idlis or use leftover idlis. If using freshly made idlis refrigerate them for a while then use it.
Idli Upma can be made in many ways and this simple recipe is our family staple. I always wonder how leftover dishes are beautifully transformed into a delicious breakfast or snack.
It is really interesting to see how a simple boring idli turns into this colorful upma…ahh guess I’ve started admiring food more only after I started photographing it. You can even add carrots or other vegetables to make it wholesome.
Idli Upma Video
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Idli Upma Ingredients
- Idli – You can use freshly made idlis or leftover idlis. Refrigerate it for a while so that crumbling will be easy.
- Tempering – A basic tempering is made using oil. mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and green chilies.
- Onion – Onion is added and sauteed. You can even add finely chopped carrots.
- Turmeric powder – Turmeric powder gives a nice flavor and color to this dish.
- Coriander leaves – Coriander leaves is added for garnish.
Idli Upma Recipe Step by Step
1.Take 4 leftover idlis. Make sure it is completely cool.
2.Crumble it well like this and make it ready, set aside.
3.Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a kadai add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1/2 teaspoon urad dal let it splutter. Let the dal turn golden.
4.Then add few curry leaves and 1 big green chili chopped along with a pinch of hing.
6.Add onion along with required salt. Saute until it turns transparent.
7.Now add crumbled idlis along with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder.
8.Mix well to combine.
9.Add 1/2 tablespoon coriander leaves.
10.Toss well and set aside.
Serve hot!
Expert Tips
- Instead of green chilies, you can even add red chilies.
- You can add a teaspoon of coconut with onions which gives a nice crunch and flavor.
- You can keep the idlis in fridge for 15 minutes for easy crumbling.
- Add a teaspoon of idli podi along with the idlis to get a different flavor.
- You can even add more spices powders like red chilli powder and garam masala powder to make masala idli upma.
Storage & Serving Suggestion
Idli Upma tastes good by itself but if you prefer you can have it with coconut chutney. It tastes the best when served fresh and hot however you can store it in fridge for a day and consume.
FAQS
1.What else can I add to Idli Upma?
You can add chopped vegetables to add more crunch and flavor to Idli Upma. Vegetables like carrot, peas can be added. Additionally add peanuts or cashews to make it more rich.
2.Can I use fresh hot idlis for Idli Upma?
You can use fresh idlis but cool down a bit or refrigerate them then crumble the idlis and make upma.
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Idli Upma Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 nos leftover idli
- 1 medium sized big onion
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 tablespoon coriander leaves
- salt to taste
To temper:
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
- few curry leaves
- a small pinch hing
- 1 long variety green chilli
Instructions
- Take 4 leftover idlis. Make sure it is completely cool.
- Crumble it well like this and make it ready, set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a kadai add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1/2 teaspoon urad dal let it splutter. Let the dal turn golden.
- Then add few curry leaves and 1 big green chilli chopped along with a pinch of hing.
- Add onion along with required salt. Saute until it turns transparent.
- Now add crumbled idlis along with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder.
- Mix well to combine.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon coriander leaves.
- Toss well and set aside.
- Serve hot!
Video
Notes
- Instead of green chillies, you can even add red chillies.
- You can add a teaspoon of coconut with onions which gives a nice flavour.
- You can keep the idlis in fridge for 15mins for easy crumbling.
- Add a teaspoon of idli podi along with the idlis to get a different flavour.
- You can even add more spices powders like red chilli powder and garam masala powder to make masala idli upma.
manjooo
ah!!..I like idlis uppma..At home I make sure my mom makes some extra idlis so that I can make this upma
RAKS KITCHEN
My all time favorite, love it more than idli. We make it white. Urs looks colourful
Vardhini
One of my favorite upmas. I make extra idlis just to make this upma 🙂
WeR SAHM
my favourite upma….. yummy to c….crave to eat now…. delicious clicks
RENU
it s my fav will eat this full.
RENU
sharmille can we use idli podi?i have heard it adds more taste.
Jeyashrisuresh
Even me too love it more than idli, love your version and clicks
Meena Selvakumaran
Delicious snack with Leftovers.
APARNARAJESHKUMAR
love the photo great
Rashmi Agrawal
beautiful pics…i love it in eve snacks.
Valarmathi Sanjeev
Love this idli upma, looks delicious.
Priya
Love to finish the leftover idlis this way,my fav upma.
Arthy Suman
Awesome clicks dear…this pics show how tasty would the dish be…
Dipti Joshi
Love this recipe. Lovely clicks too..
Zareena
A very unique dish. Thank you so much for sharing. A very perfect dish with leftover idlis.
Suja Manoj
Idli upma sounds a great idea,looks so yum
Vanamala Hebbar
easiest and best way leftover idlis ..i do make similar upma…
divya
looks so healthy and yummy dear..
Uma Ramanujam
I love this upma than idly. Just like you, I make some extra plate of idlies just for preparing this idly upma. So yummy. isn't it?
Suja
one of my fav too..I like thi upma than idly:)
Sangeetha
all time fav, easiest way to use left over idlis…idli upma looks very tempting…inviting pics!
nasi
hello sharmi
is that you who posted chettinad masala kuzhambu in THE HINDU?!!!
Shobha Kamath
Nice way to use left over idlis. Delicious looking Upma.
lavender
one more tip! just dip the leftover idlis in a bowl of water for 10 secs and then crumble them to make upma,the upma comes very soft then
Kirti Rao
Dear sharmi , I tried this recipe today. Turned out awesome. Thanks.
jajy
Dear Sharmi,
Thanks for posting this, today my wife made it and it was so tasty..
Adesara Sweta
I made it today. it came out so yummy everybody loved it
Adesara Sweta
I made it today. it came out so yummy everybody loved it