Who doesn’t love waking up to a delicious breakfast that gives you the energy to take on the day? That’s why we’ve put together a collection of Vegetarian Indian Breakfast Recipes that will make you jump out of bed in the morning.
Our collection includes a mix of traditional Indian breakfast options like Poha, Upma. If you’re feeling adventurous, be sure to check out our fusion breakfast recipes like Dosa Waffles that combine the best of both worlds. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for a crowd, these Indian breakfast recipes are sure to start your day off on the right foot.
One of the most common Indian breakfast, Rava Upma or simply Upma is a savory porridge made with semolina and veggies. It makes a filling and satisfying meal, especially with a side of chai or filter coffee! This is one of my go to breakfast recipes, you can easily make it vegan by skipping the ghee at the end.
Breakfast blues! I am sure I am not the only one who faces it. On most working days, my breakfast is a simple avocado toast or my favorite banana oatmeal. They are...
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This one-pot Quinoa Upma is a simple vegan, wholesome meal that packs more protein than the traditional Rava Upma. It makes a filling breakfast or lunch and can be enjoyed as such or with a side of cilantro coconut chutney or peanut chutney. You can make it either in the Instant pot or stove top.
I grew up eating a lot of lentils and beans and they are an integral part of my everyday diet. Quinoa wasn’t something I grew up eating but over the years it has become a part of my diet and I like...
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These hearty Oats Chilla (savory pancakes) are the perfect way to start your day. Made with oats, these are nutritious, rich in fiber, and packed with veggies. These are also vegan and can be easily made gluten-free.
Chilla aka savory pancakes are one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast. I grew up eating besan chilla for breakfast, it was hearty and filling and it was no wonder that mom loved feeding us that for breakfast.
Now, I make chilla not...
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Rava Idli are savory steamed cakes made with semolina, veggies and spices. This is a popular breakfast item and often served with a bowl of sambar and coconut chutney. It’s quick, easy and needs no fermentation unlike the traditional idli. This recipe makes soft, light and fluffy rava idli for a delicious meal!
Idli is one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast and lunch. For those who don’t know, traditional idli is a steamed...
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This homemade recipe of rava dhokla is made with simple ingredients and results in a soft and fluffy instant rava dhokla. This is an eggless savory cake made with semolina and is great for breakfast or snack!
Dhokla is one of my absolute favorite things to eat for breakfast or snack. Growing up, I mostly knew about instant dhokla made with besan- the yellow one. It was later in life when I learnt about different foods that I came to know that besan dhokla is actually called khaman...
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Moong Dal Dosa is a savory crepe made with moong dal (split petite yellow lentils). It’s gluten-free, easy to make and makes a filling breakfast or lunch. Stuff it with paneer or tofu (for vegan version) and you have got a complete protein packed meal!
Dosas of all kinds have a special place in my heart. They are filling, easy to make and taste so good. Give me some chutney on the side with my dosa and I can eat it pretty much every...
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Make these savory waffles with leftover dosa batter. Made with rice and lentils, these Dosa Waffles make a filling breakfast or lunch and are also gluten-free and vegan. Once you have the batter ready, you can make these in less than 30 minutes!
I make a large batch of my to-go idli dosa batter often. After we make idli, dosa and uttapam with it, we are usually still left with a lot more and that’s when I use my waffle maker to make these Dosa Waffles or you can also call them...
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Indian Aloo Paratha – whole wheat pan-fried flatbread stuffed with a spicy potato filling.
This paratha is best enjoyed with yogurt, pickle, butter and a side of chai!
Parathas were a staple in my home growing up. We ate them for breakfast, even for dinner at times. Mom made all types of parathas- gobi paratha, mooli paratha, matar paratha, sattu paratha (stuffed with sattu which is a roasted chana flour) among many...
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Sabudana Khichdi – a pilaf/pulao made with sago pearls! This vegan and gluten-free dish is extremely popular in India during the fasting season of Navratri. However if you ask me, you don’t really need an occasion to make and devour it.
This khichdi is extremely simple and yet so flavorful. I love my sabudana khichdi with yogurt on the side.
Sabudana Khichdi is often made during the...
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Whole wheat flatbreads with fresh fenugreek leaves, this Methi Paratha is especially popular in northern India during winters.
Best enjoyed with white butter and a cup of chai!
Winters in Delhi are very specific food wise. There are certain things which you would see in every household only during winters – like gajar halwa , maaki ki roti & sarson ka saag & these methi...
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Want to avoid rice and still have idli? Try this Dal Idli made with lentils!
This idli is made with urad and moong dal only making it more protein packed than the regular idli.
Idlis are so comforting, aren’t they? I can pretty much have them everyday. I especially love them for breakfast or lunch.
And...
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Amp up the protein content of your idlis with these Quinoa Idli.
Quinoa replaces 75% of rice in this recipe making the idlis more wholesome and more protein-packed.
Idli is one of my favorite comfort food. Even though it was not a part of my diet growing up, I just eat it a lot now.
Freshly steamed idlis dunked in hot...
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