Apr 22, 2009

Upma Pakoda

Upma Pakoda
Yummy pakodas with leftover upma

Before I go to the recipe, I want to thank you all for the warm wishes for my daughter’s b’day. She felt so happy to see so many lovely wishes for her b’day and asked me to covey her thanks to you all! And regarding the “10” shaped picture of Carrot Kesari, I am glad you all liked it. The credit should go to my hubby who always helps me in clicking and presenting the food.


OK. Now coming to the recipe, this is an instant snack recipe that can be made with leftover upma. I made this long back and it has been taking rest in the archives. These days I have stopped deep-frying much for the fear of fat. But we can indulge in deep-fried love for the taste of it now and then, right?

I’ve previously posted a delicious dosa recipe with upma, now check this yummy variation. 


Ingredients:
No specific measurements for this recipe.
  • Some Leftover Upma
  • Some Rice Flour
  • Salt, if needed
  • Oil to deep fry
Preparation:
  1. Combine upma and rice flour together to make a thick paste. Add little water if needed. Adjust salt.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and drop small portions of the prepared batter carefully. Deep-fry for some time until the pakodas turn golden brown in color. 
  3. Then remove them from the oil and spread on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat the same process with remaining batter.
  4. Enjoy these pakodas with your favorite chutney. These are perfect evening snack with tea/coffee.

Upma Pakoda

On a Different Note:

I would like to thank Priya Sriram, Shama, Prathibha, Sanghi, Trupti and Shubha for passing the “I Love Your Blog” award. So sweet of you, friends! I love all your blogs too! I added this to my awards page. Thank you so much!

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63 comments:

  1. Priya SureshApril 22, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Wat to say, Yes Uma u r very creative, whoelse will think about these sort of tempting dishes with leftover upma other than u:)..Congrats on ur award!

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  2. UnknownApril 22, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    congrats on you r award uma ooohhoo ohhoo look at that. Yes you only can do all these creative dishes lovely recipe uma...
    kani ma intlo upma yeppudu migaladu next time migile laga cheyali ee recipe kosam....

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  3. Poornima NairApril 23, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Wow...thats rally innovative and looks so delicious...I always have leftover upma, would love to try this.

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  4. Savi-RuchiApril 23, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    crazy but very innovative idea Uma..keep it going.

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  5. sraApril 23, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    Uma, Uma, Uma, if only I knew what to do with my leftovers like you do ... the other day I had some egg-carrot-beans fry and some brinjal fry too - I almost bought a pizza base to use it up on - I had some mozzarella left over - but The Spouse bought something else, so I gave up the idea and ate what he bought instead!

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  6. Subhie ArunApril 23, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    hi uma..ur so creativity..love ur upma pakoda....thx for sharing

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  7. chef and her kitchenApril 23, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    Gal, even i did something like this long time back n posted in my blog....
    plz chk it out..
    http://thechefandherkitchen.blogspot.com/2009/03/upma-tikkileft-over-wonders.html
    Looks like we both have same thoughts of using the left over upma..:)

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  8. FinlaApril 23, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Yeah i totally agrre with the coment si wish itoo was ceative like you. Looks yummy the pakodas

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  9. Ramya VijaykumarApril 23, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    Congrats on your award, your daughter is so sweet and thanks for the regards... Upma pakora is so gorgeous, thats innovative..

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  10. Ramya VijaykumarApril 23, 2009 at 2:51 AM

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  11. lubnakarim06April 23, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    Oh wow this is a magic...Leftover in a yummy recycle...Must try...Looks yum.

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  12. Shama NagarajanApril 23, 2009 at 3:12 AM

    Congrats dear...lovely crisy pakoda..

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  13. AshwiniApril 23, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    wow yummy and very creative. Looks do different nd crispy..

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  14. VishaliApril 23, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Love the crispy and tasty Upma Pakoda.

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  15. FHApril 23, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    WOW!! Uma, you are a genius. I can see Upma making great crunchy Pakodas but never thought of it before! Looks fab, must try next time I have leftover Uppittu! :)

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  16. ChutneytalesApril 23, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    What an idea! the upma pakodas look super crispy :)

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  17. DibsApril 23, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    looks like I have to make upma - just to try this out!! :-) Great idea!!

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  18. YasmeenApril 23, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    Delectable left over idea:)

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  19. A_and_NApril 23, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    I dont know if I should make pakodas out of leftover upma or actually make fresh upma so that i can make these pakodas :D

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  20. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    Curuius George(You have Given you a Nice Name. Love the idea of using the left-over upma's..

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  21. SarithaApril 23, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Very creative uma,my house i always throw away the left over upma,will try this next time:)

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  22. Gita JaishankarApril 23, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    You come up with so many innovative recipes girl :) This is an awesome idea, they look so yummy and crispy!

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  23. PremyscakesApril 23, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    wow, really wonderful creation.
    cheers uma.

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  24. Nandinis foodApril 23, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    very creative Uma! Pakoda looks cripsy.

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  25. PoojaApril 23, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Pakoda is looking crispy and yummy uma..Nice idea of using the leftover..

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  26. Deepthi ShankarApril 23, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    good one wsp if there are leftovers ,

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  27. PoojaApril 23, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Wow what a great idea to use Upma for pakodas! Good post :)

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  28. RamaApril 23, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Congrats on ur award uma...gr8 idea to prepare pakoda with upma....

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  29. LaavanyaApril 23, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    My husband doesn't like upma but these pakodas look like something he would go for... look so crisp. Congrats on your award Uma.

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  30. ShreyaApril 23, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    such a cool way to use leftovers.. looks grt...

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  31. Deepa HariApril 23, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    wow...Uma where do u get these wonderful ideas?...pakodas with upma....u amaze me....looks crisp and yum.

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  32. UnknownApril 23, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Lovely recipe.unique one!!

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  33. PriyameenaApril 23, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Cool! what a great left over Idea?Looks fantastic!!

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  34. ChamApril 23, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I love u curious Gorges! That is an excellent idea!

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  35. PriyaApril 23, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    who would've thunk! :D Two yummy dishes in one, couldn't get any better I guess.

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  36. Pavithra KodicalApril 23, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Wow you are so creative..Nice idea to use leftover upma.

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  37. CynthiaApril 23, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    These look crunchy and delicate and I'm sure they made a great snack.

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  38. Priya SriramApril 23, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Thats an awesome and creative idea Uma! All the time I get leftover upma... this recipe will make 'em disappear in no time!
    Btw, its my pleasure to share the award with you dear! :)

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  39. LakshmiApril 23, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    You are indeed a creative cook Uma. Loved the idea of using upma in pakoras :)

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  40. SujathaApril 23, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    I always end-up with left over upma, this is such a great idea! Uma, you rock!

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  41. Ramya's Mane AdigeApril 23, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Interesting!!! I just saw dosa upma somewhere and now upma pakoda... very innovative :)

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  42. NithuApril 23, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    Very creative. Good idea for the left over upma.

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  43. FewMinute WondersApril 23, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    A very great idea indeed. Will make a note of this and the next time I have upma remaining I will convert into pakoda. Good job and thanks for sharing.

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  44. VibaasApril 23, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    bet it was super crisp :)

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  45. LavanyaApril 23, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    wowwwwwwwww.......very yummy..how did i miss this post..new t ome with leftover upma!!I have updated my post with tulip pics..check it :)

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  46. Pavithra ElangovanApril 23, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    nice idea.. will try out soon. It will be useful.

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  47. Varsha VipinsApril 23, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Thats simply great..Left over Upma turns into such yummy dish..Superb Uma..:)

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  48. vidhasApril 24, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    lovley idea , and looks crisp.

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  49. AnuSriramApril 24, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Lovely idea! Very innovative! Looks yummy!

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  50. SiriApril 24, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    nice, cute and yummy looking snack Uma ;) Belated wishes to your daughter :D

    Cheers,
    Siri

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  51. Rajesh &ShankariApril 24, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    my aunt has mentioned that she ate upma bonda in the train once, but did not try it at home.

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  52. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    i don' like upma, but this sounds awesome!!!

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  53. Sum RajApril 24, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    looks crispy..

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  54. DhanyaApril 24, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Wow ,you are very creative buddy. When ever I check your blog, I see all these cool and innovative foods. Upma pakoda looks very crispy.

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  55. UnknownApril 24, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Uma
    I had some left over quinoa upma and tried your pakoda and came out very well. Thanks for the recipe.

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  56. VrindaApril 25, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Thanx for visiting my blog Uma..great way to use leftover upma..easy too

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  57. Pria@HCApril 25, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    A cool snack for kids, i would say.. Looks so crispy. Congrats on ur award.

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  58. MeeraApril 25, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Uma,

    That's really creative of you. Must have tasted yum & crunchy. Thanks for letting me know about the pictures not being shown on my blog. I looked into it.

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  59. ARUNAApril 25, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    very creative Uma, looks soo good and hey congrats on ur award!

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  60. Indian KhanaApril 25, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    What an idea..wonderful Uma

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  61. AmmuApril 26, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Wow! wht a nice idea. Very creative. never thought abt this before. Sure will give a try.

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  62. TBCApril 26, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    I like how you find ways to turn leftovers into something totally different. Very creative! :)I actually like the pakodas more than the upma itself. ;-D

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  63. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    This is so creative! I love pakodas of any form :)

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Thanks for dropping by! Your comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope to see you again! -Uma