Medu Vada Upma: A Delicious South Indian Breakfast
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About Medu Vada Upma: A Delicious South Indian Breakfast
Give your leftover Medu Vada a delicious makeover with this easy and flavorful Medu Vada Upma! Imagine crispy, savory vada transformed into a comforting South Indian breakfast, bursting with aromatic spices.This clever recipe takes crumbled Medu Vada and sautés them with onions, chilies, and a fragrant blend of spices. It's a quick and satisfying way to avoid food waste and enjoy a taste of South India any day of the week.
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Prep5 minutes
Cook8 minutes
Total13 minutes
Ingredients
Medu Vada
Aromatics and Spices
Tempering
- 1/3 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Split Chickpea split bengal gram
- 1 Chili broken into pieces, dried, red
- 1/2 Tbsp Curry Leaves
Garnish
- 1/2 Tbsp Coriander Leaves chopped
Other
- 2 tsp Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Medu Vada according to your preferred recipe.
- Remove excess oil from the Medu Vada by gently pressing them with a paper towel. This helps achieve a less greasy upma.
- Finely chop the onion, ginger, and green chilies.
- Crumble the Medu Vada into small pieces. You can pulse them briefly in a food processor or crumble them by hand.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. This releases their characteristic nutty flavor.
- Add the chana dal and broken red chili to the pan. Sauté until the dal turns golden brown.
- Add the chopped green chilies and onions to the pan. Sauté until the onions soften and become translucent.
- Add the curry leaves and salt. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the crumbled Medu Vada to the pan and mix well with the sautéed ingredients. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve the Medu Vada Upma hot and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For a richer flavor, toast the nuts before adding them to the recipe.
- Adjust the sweetness or spices to your liking. Start with small amounts and taste as you go.
- If you don't have all the ingredients on hand, feel free to substitute with similar items. For example, different types of nuts or dried fruits can often be swapped.
Storage Instructions
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1318mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 506IUVitamin C: 190mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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Such a flavorful dish! Can’t wait to taste it.
What a delicious idea! Thanks for sharing.
I’m thrilled to try this recipe!
This is exactly what I was looking for!