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Monday, November 22, 2010

IDLI USILI - 5 VARIETIES



Here are some varieties of idli usili or idli upma. Idli lemon usili, Idli molagapodi usili and idli coconut usili. This can also be made with leftover idlies.

NOTE: Idlies can be perfectly and easily crumbled when kept in refrigerator.

COMMON INGREDIENTS :

Crumbled idlies - 12 ( 4 FOR EACH VARIETY)
Salt - little

COMMON TEMPERING: (THIS TEMPERING IS FOR 4 IDLIES)

Ghee - 1 tsp.
Oil - 2 tsp.
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Urad dhal - 1 tsp.
Chenna dhal - 1/2 tsp.
Curry leaves - few
Dry red chillies - 1 or 2

METHOD:

IDLI LEMON USILI:

Crumble idlies, add a dash of salt and temper with the given ingredients. Squeeze a lime and garnish with coriander leaves.

IDLI MOLAGAPODI USILI:

Crumble idlies, add a dash of salt and temper with the given ingredients. Add idli molaga podi and give a quick saute.

IDLI COCONUT USILI:

Temper the given ingredients alongwith scraped coconut. Crumble idlies add a dash of salt. Mix both. Serve hot.

IDLI PULI USILI:

Crumble idlies, add a dash of salt and mix with pulikachal mix.

IDLI PLAIN USILI :

Crumble idlies , add a dash of salt and temper with the given ingredients. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

39 comments :

  1. Sounds very interesting, luv the idea

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  2. wow..thats a nice array of idli upma recipes..Hats off to you.....

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  3. intresting one idly and many tastes

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  4. Lovely idea mam, clicks also superb!

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  5. Nice varieties of idli usili and very useful too.

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  6. Wowwwwwwwwww... amazing recipes.. looks too good and tempting.. thanks for sharing :)

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  7. i ttook me few mins to know wat an usli is...now i know it...and 3 recipes of it.....really colourful and good variety

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  8. Lovely ideas and all these together could be a feast :)

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  9. yummy recipes! great way to use leftover idlies too. very nice click.

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  10. Hi Shanthi akka,

    Looks yummy...I always make hte molagapodi version and the lemon idli version!!!

    Yummy and filling but the only problem is that there is never idlis left...!!!

    Shobha

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  11. Super delicious variety of idli usili, kalakittinga..I would like to have some molagai podi idli usili..

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  12. I too do this frequently and this is such delicious one..wish i am there to have all the varieties.

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  13. wow...nice varieties and lovely click too

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  14. love the idea....looks yummy!!

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  15. lovely idea. looks delicious:)

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  16. awesome! thanks for the ideas :)

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  17. interesting and new....nice click!!

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  18. evlo variety..i love the milagaipodi version and amma always makes it the best

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  19. I like idli upma. You have given great combinations. Looks lovely..

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  20. very useful n interesting version with crumbled idlis..

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  21. I always make lemon based usili. The other types are relatively new to me ... thanks for sharing the recipe. Pics are awesome.

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  22. wow wonderful array of idly usli. Never tried with pulikachal. Thanks for recipe.

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  23. Awesome use of leftover idlis..lovely post!


    US Masala

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  24. wow, love it, all 3 varieties !!!

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  25. ada, ada, ada Now This IS variety:)

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  26. Wow, i wish to have all the bowls rite now :) looks mouthwatering, iam a big fan of idli upma. wish to try all the versions. thnx a lot for sharing. Bookmarked !!

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  27. Hi Three different types of idli usli's ! ok, that's it, i am making idli today. :D

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  28. Lemon usli sounds new to me,I love lemon flavor in everything,should try for sure nextime!

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  29. Wow!!! My favorite idli's galore *drools*

    Please do come & collect your award and enjoy it,you truly deserve it !!!

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