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# Idli Upma Recipe

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  | **Prep time**  | 2 min     |
  | **Cook time**  | 5 min     |
  | **Total time** | 7 min     |
  | **Serves**     | 1 serving |
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## Ingredients

* 5 idli *(leftover)*
* 1 tbsp coconut oil
* 1 tsp mustard
* 1 tsp urad dal
* 1 tsp chana dal
* ¼ tsp cumin / jeera
* 1 dried red chilli
* few curry leaves
* 1 green chilli *(slit)*
* ¼ tsp salt
* 2 tbsp coconut *(fresh)*
* 2 tbsp coriander *(finely chopped)*
* 1 tsp lemon juice

## Instructions

1. firstly, crumble 5 idli in a large bowl. make sure to take leftover idli as it is easy to crumble. i have taken idli with idli rava. keep aside.
2. now in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp coconut oil.
3. once the oil is hot add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal, ¼ tsp cumin, 1 dried red chilli, few curry leaves and 1 green chilli.
4. saute and allow to splutter.
5. further, add crumbled idli and mix gently.
6. add 2 tbsp fresh grated coconut.
7. cover and simmer for 3 minutes or till upma get cooked completely.
8. now add 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tsp lemon juice. mix well.
9. finally, serve idli upma along with chutney or pack to your lunch box.

## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, crumble 5 idli in a large bowl.  make sure to take leftover idli as it is easy to crumble. i have taken [idli with idli rava](/recipes/idli-recipe-soft-idli-idli-rava). keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/idli-upma-recipe-idli-upma-with-leftover-idli-how-to-make-idli-upma-3.jpeg" alt="idli upma recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp coconut oil. if you do not like coconut oil aroma, use any cooking oil.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/idli-upma-recipe-idli-upma-with-leftover-idli-how-to-make-idli-upma-4.jpeg" alt="idli upma recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    once the oil is hot add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal, ¼ tsp cumin, 1 dried red chilli, few curry leaves and 1 green chilli.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/idli-upma-recipe-idli-upma-with-leftover-idli-how-to-make-idli-upma-5.jpeg" alt="idli upma recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute and allow to splutter.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/idli-upma-recipe-idli-upma-with-leftover-idli-how-to-make-idli-upma-6.jpeg" alt="idli upma with leftover idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add crumbled idli, ¼ tsp salt and mix gently.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/idli-upma-recipe-idli-upma-with-leftover-idli-how-to-make-idli-upma-7.jpeg" alt="idli upma with leftover idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 2 tbsp fresh grated coconut.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/idli-upma-recipe-idli-upma-with-leftover-idli-how-to-make-idli-upma-8.jpeg" alt="idli upma with leftover idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and simmer for 3 minutes or till upma get cooked completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/idli-upma-recipe-idli-upma-with-leftover-idli-how-to-make-idli-upma-9.jpeg" alt="how to make idli upma" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tsp lemon juice. mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/idli-upma-recipe-idli-upma-with-leftover-idli-how-to-make-idli-upma-10.jpeg" alt="how to make idli upma" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, serve **idli upma** along with [chutney](https://hebbarskitchen.com/recipes/indian-chutney-recipes/) or pack to your lunch box.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/mainPhotos/idli-upma-recipe-idli-upma-with-leftover-idli-how-to-make-idli-upma-2-1920x1441.jpeg" alt="idli upma recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/24TrQv-0Q9c" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, the idli upma can be prepared with [oats idli](/recipes/instant-oats-idli-recipe), [rava idli](/recipes/suji-idli-recipe-suji-ki-idli-rava-idli) or [ragi idli](/recipes/ragi-idli-recipe-instant-raagi-idli).

* also, make sure to cool the idli completely before crumbling, else it won’t be easy to crumble.

* additionally, add peanuts / cashew to get a crunchy bite.

* finally, **idli upma** can also be prepared by adding a tsp of [chutney powder](/recipes/chutney-powder-recipe-chutney-pudi).

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/idli-upma-recipe-idli-leftover-idli/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/idli-upma-recipe-idli-leftover-idli/)
</Note>