Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Everyday, people get out to catch the bus or the train to their work and miss their dose of morning nutrition. However, skipping this important meal can have a devastating effect on your bodies and long-term health. Increased stress levels mean your body needs to be nourished along with your mind. What you eat for breakfast can set the tone for the day and control how you feel. Indian recipes are often labeled as unhealthy and complex. However, there a lots of healthy Indian breakfast recipes that you can make before you head on to works or send off your kids to school.
Healthy Indian Breakfast Recipes
In this post we will scourge the best blogs on the internet and bring you the healthiest Indian breakfast recipes that can give youth nutritional boost you need to function well through your busy day. Research shows that eating foods that is low in sugar and balances carbohydrates and protein can help you stay alert and attentive in the morning hours. Here’s our list of breakfast recipes that will keep you active and healthy during the morning. Although some of these healthy breakfast recipes may not easy or quick, you can always prep in advance and make fresh breakfast in the morning. You might even try making half the components a day earlier and reduce the morning cooking time.
Oats Idli
The usual Idli needs some planning and prep work if you want these early. Moreover, the rice content in the batter is loaded with carbs and you can expect a crash in energy in a couple of hours. Using oatmeal along with semolina (Rava/Sooji) can reduce the carb level and support you for a longer time, over conventional idli. Here’s an exciting Masala Oats Idli recipe for Hebbar’s Kitchen you can make in around 30 minutes.
Moong Dal Chilla
Moong Dal is one of the most nutritious elements of Indian diet. Mostly consumed in form of a Dal, it is also used in recipes as an additive to many Indian sabzis. However, Moong Dal Chilla or Cheela is also an excellent breakfast recipe. You can use the yellow moong dal or the Green chilka moongdal to make this healthy, vegetarian breakfast recipe with a bit of a prep work. Here’s a nice Moong Dal Chilla recipe from maria at Flavors of Mumbai, if you like a spicy breakfast. A must-have on your healthy Indian breakfast recipes menu.
Cracked Wheat Upama
Cracked wheat or Daliya is another whole grain breakfast option that can give you an easy breakfast dish. However, the I prefer a finer version of cracked wheat for this recipe. You can give the Daliya that you buy off the shelf a quick grind and then use it for this Cracked Wheat Upama recipe by Padhu of Padhu’s Kitchen. Whole grains take more time to digest and are always a better option than bread, even if it is made of wheat.
Mix Poha
Poha is a staple breakfast dish in the state of Maharashtra and neighboring states. However, it is made of pressed rice flakes and have very little protein content. Our suggestion is to use a handful of soya granules to this staple dish to make a healthy breakfast recipe in minutes. This is a great addition to your healthy Indian breakfast recipes list when you want to stick to traditional flavors and still make it healthy.
Potato Roll
Leftover chapatis are a common phenomenon in Indian households. Although this will take a bit more of planning, you can make an exciting breakfast in minutes in the morning. Add a bit of shredded cheese for protein and you have a balanced and wholesome breakfast that will be loved by all. As for the prep, just toss some boiled potatoes in seasoning of your choice and wrap it up.
Mixed Lentil Handvo
This one will need some planning if you want to follow the recipe at Manjula’s Kitchen. But you can just as easily replace the lentil batter by mixing whatever flours you have – like Besan, rice and even some oatmeal. With rice, veggies, and lentils it can be a super breakfast that will charge you for the day.
Sevai Upama
You can make an Upama out of almost anything. With the right combination of spices and tadka you can get the same familiar flavors with a change in your carbs. Wheat vermicelli can give you the variation if you are bored of the sooji. There is a slight change in method. Follow this recipe by Poonam at Spicy Aroma for a healthy and tasty breakfast recipe.
Uthappam
We are not in the quick breakfast recipe territory here, so Uthappam is another option for a healthy breakfast recipe. With the dosa batter now available on most supermarket shelves, half the work is done. All you need is to think of some healthy toppings and you have a mix of carb, protein and veggies in one dish. Use the batter to make a thick pancake and top it with a mix of grates carrots and some mixed nuts for a healthy morning meal.
Oats Cheela
Cheela or savory pancakes are common across India with each state coming up with its variation of flavor and choice of flour. But to make it healthy and quick. you can use oats to make some spicy and flavorfull pancakes in minutes. Soak the oatmeal for a 10-15 minuts and then add a bit of Besan as an additional binder to the batter and you have a healthier version of your regular cheela. It is quick, easy, and needs no advance planning.
Fruit Salad with Yogurt
Fruits are the best breakfast, many will argue. But you need to make the right fruit choices. Fruits that are low in sugar and packed with nutrients are key to a good fruit salad. Adding yogurt, preferably Greek yougurt (hung curd) gives you the protein that you need to carry on till your lunch or mid-morning snack. This recipe by Effortless Eats will get you all set for a healthy breakfast.
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What are some of your favorite healthy Indian breakfast recipes?
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