15 QUICK AND HEALTHY INDIAN BREAKFAST RECIPES!
26 May 2022 | DIYA RAJGURU
Great days begin with great mornings. And great mornings begin with a hearty, healthy breakfast. Mornings are as beautiful as they are chaotic; as peaceful as they are cumbersome; as lovely as they are lively. Yes, mornings are a mixed bag, and you’d agree, if we get our mornings right, the whole day functions like a well-oiled machine. Yes, well begun is truly well done.
Read on to make your mornings easy with healthy breakfast ideas that are simple to put together. They will ensure that your entire family is well fed and ready to tackle the day ahead. With a variety of dishes that are primarily the kind of food we grew up with, these breakfast dishes are traditionally relevant, come with the wisdom of our grandmothers, and are wholesome in every way. You may find the occasional quinoa and sandwiches, just to make add a dash of ‘fancy’ to the breakfast table.
1. Poha Comfort food at its best. Take your Poha a few notches higher, with a dash oflime and some crunchy toppings - a welcome addition to a traditional breakfast dish, not just for the kids, but for the adults too!
2. Vegetable upma and coconut chutney This is such a warm, unassuming, healthy breakfast dish, that many times we don’t give it its due. No-fuss upma and chutney is like a familiar friend, always there, easy and comforting. Try it out once and be lavish with the ghee!
3. Sabudhaana Kichdi Soaked tapioca and fried ground nuts is a match made in heaven. Add Tadka, and all your favourite masalas, and you have a hot, sumptuous breakfast literally calling out to yo abudhaana Kichdi - Soaked tapioca and fried ground nuts is a match made in heaven. Add Tadka, and all your favourite masalas, and you have a hot, sumptuous breakfast literally calling out to you!
4. Quinoa saladQuinoa is essentially a mexican staple, but because it is so packed with goodness and nutrients and so easy to put together, it occupies a pride of place on my breakfast menu, and it will be on yours too! Go ahead, try it out if you are looking for a change from the ordinar Quinoa salad - Quinoa is essentially a mexican staple, but because it is so packed with goodness and nutrients and so easy to put together, it occupies a pride of place on my breakfast menu, and it will be on yours too! Go ahead, try it out if you are looking for a change from the ordinary!
5. Besan Chilla Straight out of Grandma’s staples and specialities, the humble Besan Chilla will take less than 10 minutes, and is packed with flavour and health! Yes, tell your mom or grandmom you are eating wel Besan Chilla - Straight out of Grandma’s staples and specialities, the humble Besan Chilla will take less than 10 minutes, and is packed with flavour and health! Yes, tell your mom or grandmom you are eating well!
6. Green Puree DokhlaLet’s go green with the traditional Dokhla! Make a delightful green puree with the ingredients listed below, and add to the Dokhla mixture. Steam and serve! And you will never go back to the traditional Dokhla again Green Puree Dokhla - Let’s go green with the traditional Dokhla! Make a delightful green puree with the ingredients listed below, and add to the Dokhla mixture. Steam and serve! And you will never go back to the traditional Dokhla again!
7. Triangle Roti from left over rotisLet’s give our rotis a new avatar, shall we?! If you have left over rotis, cut them in half, fill them up with some yum masala paste, and pan fry them. And voila! You have a roti that wants to be a pizza, only healthie Triangle Roti from left over rotis - Let’s give our rotis a new avatar, shall we?! If you have left over rotis, cut them in half, fill them up with some yum masala paste, and pan fry them. And voila! You have a roti that wants to be a pizza, only healthier!
8. Methi (Fenugreek) TheplaMethi (Fenugreek), the power food that is a storehouse of essential iron. Add it to wheat flour, along with a dash of masalas, and you have a satiating, soul satisfying breakfast. Methi Thepla - Methi, the power food that is a storehouse of essential iron. Add it to wheat flour, along with a dash of masalas, and you have a satiating, soul satisfying breakfast.
9. Masala IdliIdli is so healthy, yet, it is often seen as a boring old person. Let’s zing it up a bit, by transforming it into masala idli. Now, no more complaints from kids or even from adults for that matter! Masala Idli - Idli is so healthy, yet, it is often seen as a boring old person. Let’s zing it up a bit, by transforming it into masala idli. Now, no more complaints from kids or even from adults for that matter!
10. Potato RollsPerfect for a cold morning, when you feel like indulging a bit. All you need is bread, boiled and mashed potato and a few masala items of choice. Go ahead, deep fry guilt free, and relis Potato Rolls - Perfect for a cold morning, when you feel like indulging a bit. All you need is bread, boiled and mashed potato and a few masala items of choice. Go ahead, deep fry guilt free, and relish!
11. Vegetable SandwichFor those mornings when you want to stick to the ‘usual’!. Nothing fancy, nothing unique, but hey, sometimes all we need is the ‘usual’, no-nonsense go-to breakfast dish, right?! Vegetable Sandwich - For those mornings when you want to stick to the ‘usual’!. Nothing fancy, nothing unique, but hey, sometimes all we need is the ‘usual’, no-nonsense go-to breakfast dish, right?!
12. Tomato Soup with Garlic breadAll tomato soups are red, but some are more red than others. Have you wondered why? I add a secret ingredient for that deep red colour. It is irresistible, and a treat for the eyes and tongue. Pair it with home made garlic bread, and your day is mad Tomato Soup with Garlic bread - All tomato soups are red, but some are more red than others. Have you wondered why? I add a secret ingredient for that deep red colour. It is irresistible, and a treat for the eyes and tongue. Pair it with home made garlic bread, and your day is made!
13. Avocado ToastAaah-vacado!! What can be better than avocado on toast, that too with a variety of toppings! A personal favourite, I love to treat myself and y family to this incredible breakfast dish. Go ahead, try it out. Thank me late Avocado Toast - Aaah-vacado!! What can be better than avocado on toast, that too with a variety of toppings! A personal favourite, I love to treat myself and y family to this incredible breakfast dish. Go ahead, try it out. Thank me later!
14. Maize Roti and yoghurtMaize roti, is a classic dish from the heart of Punjab. Let your fingers work their magic. Knead, spread, cook, enjoy, repea Maize Roti and yoghurt - Maize roti, is a classic dish from the heart of Punjab. Let your fingers work their magic. Knead, spread, cook, enjoy, repeat!
15. Black Chana ChaatFor that dose of protein first thing in the morning. If you have cooked black chana, this is a breeze to put together. Simply add tadka, and all your favurite seasoning, and you have a breakfast dish that is filling and fulfillin Black Chana Chaat - For that dose of protein first thing in the morning. If you have cooked black chana, this is a breeze to put together. Simply add tadka, and all your favurite seasoning, and you have a breakfast dish that is filling and fulfilling!.
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