Idiyappam Upma (String Hoppers - South Indian Snack)

Name: Idiyappam Upma (String Hoppers - South Indian Snack)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 leftover idiyappam balls, shredded; 2 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. mustard seeds; 1 green chilli, slit (opt); 1 tsp. urad dal (split black gram); 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 " ginger grated; 1 cup frozen mixed veggies; to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder (opt); 2-3 tbsp. fried peanuts; 1 tbsp. curry leaves podi / any idli podi; coriander leaves to garnish

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#healthyjunior -Idiyappam Upma (String Hoppers - South Indian Snack) This is a simple and a very easy snack item made with any left-over Idiyappam (Spring Hoppers). In fact, it happens to be a very popular breakfast in Kerala. Very delicious, healthy and wholesome, they can be relished as an evening snack along with coconut chutney or can be sent as a school box meal.

You can make your kids have some veggies in this way. They will not complain. These days they are easily available in supermarkets and are a great option when you have something to dish out in a ziffy for your kiddo.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

3leftover idiyappam balls, shredded
2 tbsp.oil
1 tsp.mustard seeds
1green chilli, slit (opt)
1 tsp.urad dal (split black gram)
1 sprigcurry leaves
1" ginger grated
1 cupfrozen mixed veggies
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder (opt)
2-3 tbsp.fried peanuts
1 tbsp.curry leaves podi / any idli podi
coriander leaves to garnish

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Steps

1

Heat oil in a non-stick pan and temper with mustard seeds and green chilies. After it stops spluttering, add the curry leaves, urad dal and ginger. Saute for a few seconds.
2

Now add the mixed veggies and continue to fry for a minute. Then add the shredded idiyappam, fried peanuts, salt and turmeric powder.
3

Saute on med. flame for 2-3 minutes. When done, sprinkle the curry leaves podi and serve, garnished with coriander leaves.