Idly Upma - Kid's Favourites

Everybody has leftover idly extra by 2 or 3. Early morning, it is served as breakfast and for lunch , it is tranformed in to upma:) This makes a lot of difference for kids and adults too..Also, it is very easy to make .People just love it.Especially kids. When they are in school they feel very hungry after a long time learning things, and also feel bored to eat the same idly which they ate in the morning.When they open the Lunch box to find the delicious colorful Idly upma ,they will surely love it.It feels light and also full at the same time.Not only idly is good for health, also we can add vegetables to make it healthier.

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Here is the recipe:

Leftover Idly- 2 -3 (In to small pieces)
Onions- 1 chopped finely
Green chillies- 1-2 (according to your kids spicy)
Ginger- A small piece
Carrots- 1/2 cup chopped finely
Mustard - 1 spn
Channa Dal/Kalla Parupu - 1 spn
Curry leaves - 6
Turmeric - 1/2 spn

Salt and Oil


Method:

1) In a kadai with oil, put mustard and wait till it splutter. Add the Channa Dal or Kalla parupu ,Green chillies and ginger and fry for a minute.
2) Then, add onions and fry till the raw smell goes and add the turmeric powder. Once it is done.
3) Add small pieces of idly(or just smash it in your hand ) and fry till it becomes soft.Garnish with coriander and curry leaves.

Ofcourse, I forgot to add Asafoetida...You can very well add it. It gives special aroma to it.

Hip Hip Hurray Kids....Njjoi Making it and sure your kids will love it.