Name: Idli Upma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 8 pcs Leftover Idlis; 1 pc Onion; 2 pcs Green Chili; 1 tsp Mustard Seed; 1 tsp Urad Dal; 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tbsp Oil; 10 pcs Curry Leaf; 0.5 tsp Salt

💡 Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Idli Upma

A quick breakfast made by crumbling leftover idlis and tempering them with mustard, green chillies, and curry leaves.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Idli Upma

🔥 Prep

Chop the 1 onion into fine dice.
Slice the 2 green chillies lengthwise.
Crumble the 8 leftover idlis into small bite‑sized pieces.
Measure out 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp urad dal, 0.25 tsp turmeric powder, 0.5 tsp salt, and keep ready.
Rinse and pat dry 10 curry leaves.

🔥 Cook

1. Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add the mustard seeds and urad dal; cook for 30 seconds until they start to splutter.
3. Add the curry leaves and stir for 10 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped onion and sliced green chillies; sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
5. Sprinkle the turmeric powder and salt; mix well and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Add the crumbled idlis; toss gently to coat with the tempering.
7. Cook over medium‑low heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the idlis are heated through and lightly crisped.
8. Remove from heat and let rest for 1 minute before serving.