Idli-sambar is a classic south Indian breakfast that consists of steamed rice and lentil idli served with a spicy and tangy vegetable sambar. Idli-sambar is low in fat, high in protein and fibre, and rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
Poha is a popular Maharashtrian breakfast that is made with flattened rice (poha) cooked with onions, potatoes, peas, peanuts, curry leaves and spices. Poha is light, fluffy and flavorful, and provides carbohydrates, protein, iron and vitamin C.
Paratha is a north Indian breakfast. Paratha can be plain or stuffed with various fillings such as aloo paratha, paneer paratha, gobi paratha, mooli paratha or methi paratha. Paratha is high in fibre, protein and calcium, and can be served with yogurt, pickle or chutney.
Dosa is another south Indian breakfast that is made with fermented rice and lentil batter that is spread into thin crepes on a hot griddle. Dosa is low in fat, high in protein and carbohydrates, and rich in probiotics. You can serve dosa with coconut chutney, sambar or tomato chutney.
Dhokla is a Gujarati breakfast that is made with fermented gram flour (besan) batter that is steamed in a mould and cut into pieces. Dhokla is low in calories, high in protein and fibre, and rich in iron and folic acid. You can temper dhokla with mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies and asafoetida for extra flavor and aroma.
Upma is a south Indian breakfast that is made with roasted rava cooked with water, onions, green peas, carrots, cashews, curry leaves and spices. Upma is soft, fluffy and savory, and provides carbohydrates, protein, vitamin A and iron.
Thepla is a Gujarati breakfast that is made with whole wheat flour (atta), methi, yogurt, oil and spices. Thepla is high in fibre, protein, calcium and iron, and has a mild bitter taste. You can serve thepla with yogurt, pickle or chutney.
Oats idli is a healthy twist on the traditional idli that is made with oats, rava, yogurt, carrots, green beans, coriander leaves and spices. Oats idli is low in fat, high in fibre, protein and antioxidants, and has a mild sweet taste.
Besan chilla is a north Indian breakfast that is made with gram flour (besan), water, onions, tomatoes, green chillies, coriander leaves and spices. Besan chilla is high in protein, fibre, vitamin C and iron, and has a spicy and tangy taste.
Ragi dosa is a healthy variation of the regular dosa that is made with finger millet flour (ragi), rice flour, yogurt, water, onions, green chillies, curry leaves and spices. Ragi dosa is low in fat, high in calcium, iron, protein and fibre, and has a nutty and earthy taste.