Thursday, May 15, 2008

Idli Upma



Ingredients:
If you have any left over idlis crumble them in your hands gently and keep them in a bowl.Make sure there are no lumps.Crumble them finely.See pic.
Idlis-5/6
Cooking oil-Olive/Veg oil-3 Tbsp
Curry leaves-6
Dried red chillies-3
Mustard seeds-1/4 Tsp
Jeera seeds-1 Tsp
Urad & Channa-1 tsp
Peppercorns-5
Garlic-1Tsp chopped
Onions- 1/2 cup
Juice of one lemon without seeds
Small lemon-1
Large lemon-1/2
Method:
Heat oil in a non stick skillet,add the mustard,cumin seeds,Urad and Channa dal,curry leaves dried whole red chillies and peppercorns.
Once the mustard seeds begin to crackle add the chopped garlic & onion.Fry well till the onions have turned golden brown.Add 1/4 chilly powder,1/4 turmeric powder and a pinch of garam masala.
Turn the flame to a low or simmer.Add the crumbled idlies.Make sure that there are no lumps.Sprinkle little water on the idlies to avoid the idli crumbles from sticking to the base of the skillet.
Now turn off the flame/heat.Add salt to taste.Mix well and sprinkle little coriander leaves.Add the juice of one lemon.Mix well.Serve hot.

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