Idli upma is normally prepared with the leftover idlis. Leftover idlis are scrambled into tiny pieces and seasoned with onion and chillies. I tried the following recipe without scrambling, but cut it into small squares.
Idli Milagai Podi
Difficulty: Easy
Idli Upma
Course: BreakfastCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesIdli upma is normally prepared with the leftover idlis. Leftover idlis are scrambled into tiny pieces and seasoned with onion and chillies
Ingredients
Idli (left over) – 4 to 5 Nos
Big onion – 1 No
Green Chillies – 2 to 3 Nos
Fresh ginger – a small piece
Carrot – 1 No
Idli Milagai Podi – 1 to 2 teaspoons
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Oil (preferrably gingelly oil) – 2 tablespoons
Mustard – 1/2 teaspoon
Bengal gram dhal – 1 tablespoon
Urad dhal – 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida Powder – a pinch
Curry leaves – few
Salt – a pinch
Directions
- Cut the idlis using a sharp knife into small squares. Keep aside.
- Chop onion, green chillies and fresh ginger finely.
- Remove the skin from carrot and cut it into small pieces.
- In a pan add the oil and when it is hot add mustard. When it pops up, add bengal gram dhal and urad dhal along with asafoetida and fry till the dhals become light brown.
- Add curry leaves, carrot pieces, chopped onion, green chillies and ginger pieces. Fry on medium flame for two to three minutes.
- Then add idli pieces along with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. Stir gently.
- Sprinkle idli milagai podi, mix thoroughly and remove it.
- Tips:
- After removing from stove, you can add few drops of lemon juice. Also you can add cashew nuts.
Love this dish. Thanks for posting!
Hi Paati,
I ate this for breakfast today.
Love,
Richa.
Hi Richa,
Great to see your comment. Happy to note that you ate this???
Hi
It was really nice. We ate this today.
Best Regards
Arthi
What is Idli Milagai Podi ?
It is “Idli Milagai Podi”, the red chilli and dhal powder served with idli/dosa. For recipe check the “Masala Powders” section in my website.