Idli Pulihora

Idli pulihora is yet another simple and satisfying food prepared with leftover idlis as evening snack. Some times I prepare fresh idlis to eat them in the form of pulihora or fry or upma. Amongst all these idli pulihora is my favorite dish.


Preparation and cooking time : 5 mins (excluding steaming of idlis if using fresh ones)


Ingredients

Idli: 6 (Click here for recipe)

Onion: 1 small; finely chopped

Salt: as per taste

Green chillis: 2; finely sliced

Turmeric powder: 1 big pinch

Mustard seeds: 1 teaspoon

Urad dal: 1/2 teaspoon

Chana dal: 1/2 teaspoon

Cumin seeds: 1/4 teaspoon (Optional)

Curry leaves: 1 twig

Lemon juice: as per taste

Oil: 2 tablespoons



1. Mash idlis. Heat oil in a wok. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves, green chillis, dals, cumin seeds and saute till dals turn brown.

2. Add chopped onion and saute till they turn translucent. Add salt, turmeric powder and saute for few seconds.

3. Add the mashed idlis and lemon juice. Mix well. Remove from heat and serve hot.

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