Breakfast Archives - Cook With Manali

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...

Eggless French Toast

stack of French toast topped with butter and strawberries with bowl of strawberries in the background

May 4, 2021

Make your mornings special with these Eggless French Toast which get done in 30 minutes or less! These taste just like your favorite French toast with crispy crust and soft and fluffy center but made without eggs.

Growing up in India, eggless desserts were pretty common. A lot of people back home do not eat eggs, and most of the time it has to do with religious beliefs rather than an egg allergy.

So I...

Smoked Tandoori Paneer Sandwich

stack of paneer sandwiches cut into half to reveal the inside

April 30, 2021

This Tandoori Paneer Sandwich has a spicy paneer filling with cilantro chutney, sriracha mayonnaise & cheese! It’s spicy, cheesy and has a infused smoky flavor through charcoal. It makes the perfect brunch for the weekend.

I haven’t shared many sandwich recipes here on the blog and that needs to change. Sandwiches are often thought to be quite simple and may I say boring?

In my opinion...

Acai Bowl

a coconut bowl filled with acai smoothie and topped with fruits, granola

April 26, 2021

Making Acai Bowl at home is so easy with just few ingredients! Topped with fresh fruits, granola, this bowl is packed with nutrition and makes a filling breakfast! Even better, you can make these in 10 minutes!

On our last trip to Hawaii, one of the things which really caught my attention were the Acai Bowls. They were so widely available on the island with all sorts of toppings.

I had Acai bowl everyday for my breakfast while I...

Besan Chilla

May 26, 2020

Simple savory pancakes made with gram flour and veggies, this Besan Chilla is a popular Indian breakfast and one that was made pretty regularly in my house.

You can add lots of veggies to it to make it more nutritious. These are vegan and gluten-free.

Besan (gram flour) is a commonly used ingredient in India cooking.

It is used in...

Poha Recipe

poha served in a black bowl garnished with cilantro and lemon wedges with cups of chai placed in the background

January 14, 2020

Poha is one of India’s most popular breakfast (especially in North and western India).

Flattened rice is tempered with spices and onions making it the perfect way to start the day.

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Growing up, I wasn’t a huge Poha...

Upma (Rava Upma)

bowl of upma with glass of chai on one side, blue color kitchen towel on another side and curry leaves in the background

January 29, 2019

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!

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 quick, easy and filling. Another breakfast which I very commonly make is...

Tofu Scramble

July 27, 2018

Quick and easy Tofu Scramble is a great way to start your day. This filling and hearty vegan meal is so nutritious and packed with flavors!

Breakfast is always a problem around here. I usually wake up quite hungry, unlike Sarvesh who is not hungry at all in the mornings.

Once I have my chai, I need a filling breakfast. Just some toast doesn’t usually cut it for me. I mean, I do eat toasts for breakfast but when I have the time, I like to...

Masala Oats Idli

January 5, 2018

Me and Sarvesh have decided to do a little detox in 2018. No there’s no resolution and we aren’t the greatest fitness enthusiast either but we thought let’s try not eating any refined and processed stuff in January. You know basically cutting down on the white stuff- white flour, white rice, white sugar etc. Let me tell you it’s not easy! We don’t really crave for these things but they are present in everything! It’s when you want to avoid them that you notice that you have been eating them everyday in...

Puff Pastry Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

October 1, 2017

Looking for an easy and delicious recipe to entertain this fall? Try these Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, made easy with Puff Pastry ! These rolls are not only great to share with a crowd but also ideal for a weekend breakfast or brunch this fall!

The festive season is about to begin. And with festivities comes food, lots and lots of food. There’s always so much to cook! If you are like me, you probably like easy entertaining recipes which can feed a crowd and don’t take much time to...

Quinoa Upma

September 25, 2017

Upma, the traditional Indian dish is made with semolina and veggies.

However, if you want to serve your family something more wholesome, try this Quinoa Upma made with quinoa. Tastes great with my favorite ginger cardamom chai!

I always strive to make wholesome meals for my family, sure there’s an indulgent slice of cheesecake in between but more or less I try to keep it simple and wholesome for our daily...

Spinach Corn Sandwich

September 7, 2017

Start your day with these cheesy Spinach Corn Sandwich. You can even pack them for a quick lunch!

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The weather has been so weird here. There has been a wildfire and the whole area is covered with ash. It has been two days that I have seen the sun. I mean we often do not see the...