Idli Upma Recipe

Idli upma recipe | idli upma with leftover idli | healthy idli upma | with 12 amazing images. Idli upma is made from leftover idlis. Idli upma with leftover idli is how south indian typically finish off leftover idlis. It is so tasty that you can even serve idli upma to guests. Ingredients for idli upma are leftover idlis, tomatoes, onions, green peas, carrots, peanut oil to cook and some indian spices. I find this idli upma far more healthier than plain idli. Lets see why we call this a healthy idli upma? Idli is a perfect combination of urad dal and par boiled rice which make it a complete protein. A cereal pulse combo like in the case of idli (par boiled rice and urad dal) would serve as a complete protein comprising of all the 9 essential amino acids. However idlis are high in carbs. So in idli upma recipe we are adding lots of fibre through high quality vegetables like carrots, onions, green peas and tomatoes to make this recipe even healthier. Even better, we have cooked the idlis in peanut oil which has the highest amount of mufa (around 49%) amongst most indian common cooking oils. So use the peanut oil if you want to be healthy and i would suggest to do lots of your indian cooking in peanut oil or coconut oil. Notes on idli upma recipe. 1. If you are making use of fresh idlis, then cool them completely and then crumble to avoid them getting completely mashed. Idlis refrigerated for 5-6 hours or overnight give the best results. 2. The idli upma recipe can be prepared with any variety of idlis like the oats idli, rava idli or nachni idli. 3. Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Do not cook them for more time or else the idlis will start frying and turn brown. If you feel like the idli upma is turning dry then add some more water and mix it. Sometimes, people even make idli upma out of fresh idlis, as it is an interesting alternative to usual idli and dosas. Besides idli upma you can use leftover idlis to make a variety of other recipes like dahi idli, fried idlis with curd dip, spicy tava idlis, idli chaat, idli curry and idli chilli. Enjoy how to make idli upma recipe | idli upma with leftover idli | healthy idli upma with detailed step by step photos and video below.