Idli Upkari: A Snack with Leftover Idlis
Idli Upkari is a simple dish that you can make with leftover idlis or even freshly-made idlis. It is essentially a simple stir-fry with idli pieces, onion, tomato, green chilli and coconut. It makes for a delicious snack, breakfast, or light meal.
Equipment
- Wok
Ingredients
- 8 Idlis (Fresh or Leftover)
- 1/4 Cup Grated Coconut
- 2 tsp Udad Dal or Husked Black Gram
- 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onion (~75 gms)
- ¼ Cup Finely Chopped Tomato (~40 gms)
For Tempering
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Rai or Mustard Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 2-3 Finely Chopped Green Chillies
- A Few Curry Leaves
Other Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp Sugar
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Cut each idli into 1/2" pieces.
- In a kadhai or wok, over medium flame, heat the oil.
- First, add the udad dal and fry till it is light golden brown.
- Next, add mustard seeds and wait till they crackle.
- Now add cumin seeds, onion and green chillies, and fry till the onion has softened and has become translucent.
- Add curry leaves and tomato pieces, and fry till the tomato pieces are stewed.
- Add the turmeric powder, salt and sugar, and mix well.
- Now, add the idli pieces and mix well.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add the grated coconut and mix well.
- Serve the hot Idli Upkari with some Coconut Chutney.
Notes
- The tomato is just to lend some moisture to the dish. Do not increase the quantity or it spoils the balance. You can, in fact, leave it out all together.
- Use the same method to make Bread Upkari.