Idli Upma
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Idli Upma
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Idli upma is a quick 15-minute recipe of upma made with leftover idlis, onions, spices and herbs.
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Ingredients
- 5 to 6 Idli crumbled
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon urad dal (split husked black gram)
- 5 to 6 curry leaves - chopped or kept whole
- ½ teaspoon ginger - finely chopped
- 1 green chili - chopped or ½ to 1 teaspoon, chopped
- 1 dry red chili - seeds removed, use red chilies which are not hot
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing), optional
- ¼ cup onions - chopped or 1 small onion chopped
- salt as required
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves - chopped
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Instructions
- Crumble 5 to 6 idlis and keep aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds and let them crackle on low heat.
- When they start crackling, add ½ teaspoon urad dal and ½ teaspoon cumin seeds.
- Saute till the urad dal turns golden stirring often on low heat.
- Then add 5 to 6 curry leaves (chopped or kept whole), ½ teaspoon finely chopped ginger, 1 dry red chili (seeds removed) and 1 green chili (chopped). You can also add a pinch of asafoetida at this step.
- Stir and then add ¼ cup chopped onion. Saute till the onions turn translucent stirring often on low heat.
- Then add the crumbled idli. Also add a bit of salt as per taste. Mix very well and saute for a minute or two.
- Then switch off the heat. Lastly add 1 to 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves. At this step, you can also add some grated coconut.
- Mix again and serve idli upma hot with some coconut chutney or lemon pickle. While serving you can drizzle some lemon juice.
Notes
- The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
- If you are using leftover idlis that have been refrigerated then first bring them to room temperature before using them in the dish.
- If you are using freshly prepared idli then use them once they become warm.
- You can use any neutral-flavored oil.
- You can vary the amount of spices as per your taste.
- Idli podi can also be added.
- To make it more nutritious you can opt to add some grated veggies, boiled peas, nuts like cashews and some roasted peanuts.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
427kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
373mg
(16%)
Potassium
161mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
183IU
(4%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
30mg
Vitamin B6
0.2mg
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Vitamin E
3mg
Vitamin K
2µg
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
307µg
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Magnesium
31mg
Phosphorus
123mg
Zinc
1mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 183IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 30mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 307µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 123mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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