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15+ Best Indian Breakfast Recipes

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What better than a wonderful breakfast to start your day right! Here are 15+ Best Indian Breakfast Recipes from all over India that you will love!

15+ Best indian breakfast recipes collection

Whether it is a busy weekday morning or a lazy one, you can never go wrong starting the day with a good breakfast! It is my family's favorite meal of the day. We have found, it truly sets the tone for the rest of the day. We have more energy when we’ve fueled up in the morning. 

Breakfast means breaking the fast from the night before. It is important to have a good healthy breakfast to fuel your body and kickstart your metabolism.

There are so many varieties when it comes to Indian breakfast - Poha and Vada Pav from Maharashtra, Idli and Upma from South India, Parathas and Sabudana Khichdi from North India, Dhokla and Khaman from Gujarat.

It's easy to get stuck in a breakfast rut. Sometimes you just need a few ideas to get the wheels turning. Here is the list of 15+ Best Indian Breakfast Recipes from all over India.

Most of the Indian breakfast recipes are vegetarian, and many vegan. These recipes are great for a filling brunch too!

Poha garnished with lemon, sev, cilantro and pomegranate seeds

Poha

Poha is an easy and delicious Indian breakfast recipe popular in western and central Indian. Made with flattened rice, onion, potatoes, and seasoned with mild spices, curry leaves, peanuts and cilantro, this recipe also makes up for a quick mid-day snack.
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Idli served with sambar and chutney

Instant Pot Idli

Idli is the quintessential south indian breakfast, which is also popular across India.  Learn how to make the perfect soft and fluffy idli in the instant pot!
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Paratha, pan fried indian flatbread along with pickle and chai

Paratha Recipe (Pan-fried Indian flatbread)

Paratha, one of the most popular unleavened flatbreads from India, is perfect to enjoy with pickle and a hot cup of chai for breakfast or alongside curry and yogurt raita for lunch or dinner.
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Khaman Dhokla with tempered with green chili and curry leaves stacked.

Khaman Dhokla Recipe

Soft and fluffy Khaman Dhokla made in the Instant Pot and stovetop. These delicious steamed savory chickpea flour cakes are a popular Gujarati delicacy, perfect to enjoy for breakfast or snack!
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Gujarati Khandvi on a serving tray with sesame seeds and cilantro on the side

Gujarati Khandvi Recipe

Learn how to make this popular healthy snack from Gujarat - Khandvi rolls. These melts in the mouth, soft and flavorful rolls are made with chickpea flour and then tempered with mustard seeds, sesame seeds and garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and grated coconut.
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Sabudana Khichdi in a bowl, garnished with cilantro leaves

Healthy Sabudana Khichdi

A healthier Sabudana Khichdi recipe - Tapioca pearls/Sago cooked with potatoes, carrots, green peas and crushed peanuts. This popular vegan and gluten free dish is like a pilaf or upma made with tapioca pearls. Enjoy it for breakfast or an afternoon snack with tea.
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Crispy Dosa with chutney and sambar in a plate

How to make Dosa (Crispy Dosa Recipe)

Learn how to make the best crispy dosa's from scratch with homemade dosa batter, along with all the tips and tricks to get the perfect crispy dosa's every time!
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Masala oats with veggies and spices in a bowl along with yogurt

Indian Masala Oats (Savory Oatmeal)

Masala Oats is a savory oatmeal breakfast porridge cooked with lots of vegetables and aromatic Indian spices. A healthy & delicious vegan breakfast recipe.
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Semiya Upma made with vermicelli in a bowl

Semiya Upma (Vermicelli Upma)

This Semiya Upma is a traditional South Indian breakfast. Made with vermicelli and vegetables, this upma is mildly spiced, and an easy one-pot recipe. Make it on the stovetop or in the instant pot in less then 25 minutes!
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Ven Pongal in a bowl garnished with cashews and curry leaves

Ven Pongal

Made from rice and lentils, this satisfying South Indian breakfast recipe, Ven Pongal, is enjoyed with sambar and chutney. Deliciously seasoned with curry leaves, cumin seeds, and black pepper, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is a wholesome meal.
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Vada Pav Air Fryer

Vada Pav / Potato Fritter Sliders - Air Fryer

Vada Pav is the humble street food of Mumbai. A fried potato fritter or vada, is stuffed in between mini-burger buns called pav, along with sweet and spicy sauces or chutney. 
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Rava Upma Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Rava / Sooji Upma in Instant Pot

An easy and popular South Indian breakfast. Upma made from dry roasted semolina, cooked along with various seasonings and vegetables, perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast. 
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Anda bhurji / scrambled egg curry in a pan

Egg Bhurji

Egg bhurji is the Indian twist to scrambled eggs. Packed with the right amount of flavor and spice, these delicious Indian scrambled eggs are perfect for any meal of the day!
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Rava Dhokla (Savory Semolina Cakes) made in the instant pot, served with tempering on a snack plate

Rava Dhokla Recipe

Soft and fluffy Rava Dhokla made in the Instant Pot. These delicious savory semolina cakes are a popular Gujarati delicacy, perfect to enjoy for breakfast or snack!
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Indian Rolled Oats Kheer topped with pistachios and saffron in 2 small glasses

Oats Kheer (Sweetened Oatmeal with Cardamom, Nuts & Raisins)

Oats Kheer also known as Oats payasam is a delicious twist of using oats in Indian dessert recipes. Made with oats, milk, sugar and cardamom, this healthy dessert can be cooked in the pressure cooker or on the stovetop.
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Baked Handvo served on a plate with chutneys and chai

Gujarati Handvo Recipe

Handvo is a classic Gujarati one-pot dish made from rice, lentils, and loaded with mixed vegetables and aromatic Indian spices is so delicious and healthy. Serve it with green chutney or pickle along with a cup of tea.
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I hope you have found your favorite Indian breakfast to make! Let me know what you are most excited to make, and when you make it, don't forget to tag #pipingpotcurry.

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  1. Rosa says

    I just love Indian foods. I really would love to learn how to make some Indian dishes.

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