Delicious and Nutritious Indian Breakfast Recipes for a Healthy Start

Starting your day with a healthy and nutritious breakfast is a great way to set the tone for the rest of the day. Here are some simple Indian breakfast recipes that are both delicious and easy to make. Enjoy your cooking!

Poha Flattened Rice

Ingredients:

1 cup poha flattened rice 1 onion chopped 1 potato diced (optional) 1-2 green chilies chopped 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste Fresh coriander leaves chopped Lemon juice (optional) Oil

Instructions:

Rinse the poha in water and drain. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onions and green chilies and sauté until onions are translucent. Add diced potatoes (if using) and cook until tender. Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well. Stir in the poha and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Garnish with coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Upma

Ingredients:

1 cup semolina (Rava) 1 onion chopped 1-2 green chilies chopped 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon urad dal (optional) 2 cups water Salt to taste Oil Fresh coriander leaves chopped

Instructions:

Dry roast the semolina in a pan until lightly golden. Set aside. In the same pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds and urad dal. Let them splutter. Add chopped onions and green chilies and sauté until onions are soft. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil. Gradually add roasted semolina, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Aloo Paratha - Potato Stuffed Flatbread

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour 2-3 boiled potatoes, mashed 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste Water for dough Oil or ghee for cooking

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour with water to form a soft dough. Let it rest. In another bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cumin seeds, garam masala, and salt. Divide the dough and potato mixture into equal portions. Roll out a dough ball, place a portion of the potato filling in the center, and seal it. Roll it out gently into a flat circle. Heat a tawa (griddle) and cook the paratha, applying oil or ghee until both sides are golden brown.

Idli - Steamed Rice Cakes

Ingredients:

1 cup rice 1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram) Salt to taste Water

Instructions:

Soak rice and urad dal separately in water for 6-8 hours. Grind them into a smooth batter, combining them together. Add salt and let the batter ferment overnight. Grease idli molds and pour the batter into them. Steam for 10-15 minutes. Serve with coconut chutney and sambar.

Masala Oats

Ingredients:

1 cup oats 1 onion chopped 1-2 green chilies chopped 1 carrot diced 1 bell pepper diced 1 teaspoon mustard seeds Salt to taste Water Oil

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add onions and green chilies and sauté until onions are soft. Add diced vegetables and cook for a few minutes. Add oats, salt, and water (double the quantity of oats). Cook until oats are soft.

These recipes are not only simple but also delicious and nutritious, perfect for starting your day! Enjoy your cooking!