Idli Upma

Idlis are the most common breakfast in South Indian homes.  Most people prefer Dosas to Idlis.Try this recipe of Idli Upma for a tasty variation .This recipe can be made with Leftover idlis or Fresh Idlis.

Time:Making Time (20 mins)

Difficulty level:  Easy

Ingredients:

• Fresh or Leftover Idlis - 5 to 6 crumbled
• Onions - 1/2 finely chopped
• Green Chillies - 3-4
• Ginger - finely chopped (Optional)
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder -  a pinch
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp (I prefer to use Dosa Chilli Powder)
• Broken Urad Dhal - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - for tempering
• Curry Leaves - 8-10
• Coriander Leaves for garnish
• Lemon juice - few drops (Optional)
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. In a vessel add oil, when heated add the Mustard seeds,Urad Dhal,Green Chillies,chopped ginger,Curry leaves,a pinch of Turmeric powder and allow it to splutter.
2. Add the chopped Onions to this and allow it to cook for sometime till it turns light pink. 
3. To this add the Chilli Powder,Crumbled Idlis,Salt to Taste and mix well.
4. Simmer and let it cook for few mins till the raw smell disappears.
5. Top it with a dash of Lemon Juice and Garnish with Coriander leaves and Serve hot as a healthy,tasty tiffin :)