Ingredients: 20 Idli – (mini idlis),10 Onions – finely chopped (or 1 large onion),1/2 teaspoons Mustard seeds,1/2 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split),1 teaspoon Green Chillies – chopped,1 teaspoon Ginger – finely chopped,5 Curry leaves – finely chopped,1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1 tablespoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil – or vegetable oil,Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – small bunch,Salt – to taste
Time in minutes: 25 Servings: 4 Course: South Indian Breakfast Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Mini Idli Upma Recipe (Steamed Rice Cake Stir Fry), heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal. Allow them to crackle. Allow the urad to get roasted and lightly browned.Next, add the onions, saute until onions are soft and tender on medium heat. Now add the curry leaves, green chillies and ginger. Add the turmeric powder and the mini idlis and salt. Saute until all the ingredients are well combined. Check the salt and spice and adjust to suit your taste.Turn the heat to low; cover the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes.Finally, stir in the freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve the Mini Idli Upma for breakfast or pack it for a snack box.Serve Mini Idli Upma Recipe (Steamed Rice Cake Stir Fry) with South Indian Coconut Chutney, or Red Chilli Coconut Chutney Recipe and a glass of hot Ginger Cardamom Chai.