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Indian Breakfast Recipes

Get some of the best Indian breakfast recipes from various regions. Someone has rightly said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Have a filling breakfast to have a great energy-filled day.

Here I’ve selected for you some of my favorite breakfast recipes from India. From easy going Poha to Rava Idli, Masala Paratha to Akuri, you would never go wrong with your selection from here.

You can also try Indian Beverage Recipes and Global Breakfast Recipes.

A bowl of creamy Doodh Dalia garnished with sliced almonds and pistachios. A spoon rests inside, and the bowl sits on brown paper atop rustic fabric.

Indian Breakfast

Milk Dalia Recipe (Creamy Sweet Broken Wheat Porridge)

Three round, golden-brown crispy bedmi pooris are placed on a rustic tray lined with burlap, with a small bowl of curry visible in the top left corner.

Indian Breads

VIndian Vegan

Bedmi Poori Recipe (Crispy Urad Dal Poori)

A glass of creamy pink Strawberry Lassi garnished with a fresh strawberry and mint sprig, sitting on a tray with strawberries and mint leaves in the background.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Strawberry Lassi Recipe

A close-up of Mango Lassi in two glasses, filled with creamy yellow goodness and topped with chopped nuts, saffron strands, and pistachios, set on a rustic burlap mat against a dark background.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Mango Lassi Recipe (Thick, Creamy, Better Than Restaurants)

A tall metal glass of creamy lassi, topped with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals, rests on brown parchment paper scattered with nuts and petals.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sweet Lassi Recipe (Refreshing Indian Yogurt Drink)

A plate lined with banana leaf holds several golden-brown Rava Appe with a bowl of creamy chutney garnished with red chilies and curry leaves, surrounded by whole dried red chilies.

Indian Breakfast

Rava Appe Recipe (Suji Appe, Rava Paniyaram)

Chaunka matar served in a bowl.

Indian Snacks

Chaunka Matar Recipe (Stir Fried Green Peas)

A plate of white, square pieces of steamed Oats Dhokla garnished with chopped cilantro, green chilies, mustard seeds, and curry leaves, served with tangy green chutney on the side.

Indian Snacks

Oats Dhokla Recipe

Chura Matar served in a bowl.

Indian Breakfast

GFIndian Gluten Free

Chura Matar Recipe (UP Style)

Doodh pheni served on a plate.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Doodh Pheni Recipe

Egg bhurji served in a bowl.

Egg Curries

GFIndian Gluten Free

Egg Bhurji Recipe (Anda Bhurji)

Sabudana upma served in a bowl.

Indian Breakfast

Sabudana Upma Recipe (Javvarisi Upma)

Red Chilli Coconut Chutney is an easy-to-make South Indian style chutney that tastes delicious with dosa and idli. It comes together in just 15 minutes using simple ingredients (vegan).

Chutneys

VIndian Vegan

Red Coconut Chutney Recipe

Sabudana khichdi served in a bowl.

Indian Breakfast

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sabudana Khichdi Recipe

Masala Paratha is a spicy variation of the plain paratha where a spice mix is added to the recipe. Serve it with a cup of masala chai for a hearty breakfast or evening snack.

Indian Breads

Masala Paratha Recipe

Millet Poha is a healthy take on the regular poha recipe where the poha (flattened rice) is replaced with flattened millet. It is perfect to serve for breakfast or evening snacks (vegan, gluten-free).

Indian Breakfast

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Millet Poha Recipe

A plate of crispy Sabudana Thalipeeth garnished with cilantro, served with green chutney and two glasses of chai, sits on a dark surface with fresh coriander and a green chili.

Indian Breakfast

Sabudana Thalipeeth Recipe (Sago Thalipeeth)

Palak Paratha (Spinach Paratha) is an unleavened Indian flatbread made using whole wheat flour, spinach and mild spices. It can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try it!

Indian Breads

Palak Paratha Recipe (Spinach Paratha)

Chilli Cheese Paratha is an Indian stuffed bread with the goodness of cheese and green chilies. Serve it with yogurt and pickle for breakfast or tea time snack.

Indian Breads

Chilli Cheese Paratha Recipe

Poori (Puri) is an Indian fried puffed bread made with whole wheat flour. This unleavened bread is soft, fluffy, and crispy and is perfect to serve with Indian curries. Check out my easy recipe to make perfectly puffed-up non-oily poori every time.

Indian Breads

VIndian Vegan

Poori Recipe (Puri)

A white bowl filled with Masala Macaroni garnished with chopped herbs, surrounded by lemon wedges, green chilies, coriander leaves, and a red chili on a dark surface.

Indian Breakfast

Masala Macaroni Recipe (Desi Pasta)

A plate of white, square pieces of Rava Dhokla garnished with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies, placed on a rustic mat with fresh curry leaves beside it.

Indian Snacks

Rava Dhokla Recipe (Suji Dhokla)

A bowl of Green Poha, garnished with pomegranate seeds, cashews, and fresh herbs, with lemon wedges on the side, placed on a dark surface with scattered greens and herbs around.

Indian

GFIndian Gluten Free

Green Poha Recipe (Hariyali Poha)

A plate with a masala omelette, two slices of buttered toast, and fresh coriander, next to a glass of tea on a rustic surface.

Indian Breakfast

GFIndian Gluten Free

Masala Omelette Recipe (Indian Masala Omelet)

A white bowl with red handles holds five Beetroot Oats Idlis garnished with curry leaves, arranged around a small bowl of green chutney. The bowl sits on a burlap cloth, with more curry leaves scattered nearby.

Indian Breakfast

Beetroot Oats Idli Recipe

A plate filled with golden, spiced Sooji Balls garnished with herbs and dried red chilies, surrounded by fresh green chilies, cilantro, and lime wedges on a dark background.

Indian Breakfast

VIndian Vegan

Sooji Balls Recipe (Semolina Balls, Rava Balls)

A blue plate with Aloo Paneer Paratha garnished with fresh coriander, accompanied by green chilies, lemon slices, and glasses of chai in the background.

Indian Breads

Aloo Paneer Paratha Recipe

A plate of four golden, crispy Aloo Puri garnished with herbs, served with green chutney, lime wedges, and green chili. Two glasses of tea and fresh coriander add to the inviting background.

Indian Breads

VIndian Vegan

Aloo Puri Recipe (Potato Poori)

A white bowl with two pieces of spicy, golden-fried Egg Idli garnished with curry leaves and red chilies, surrounded by fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and a green chili on a rustic surface.

Indian Breakfast

GFIndian Gluten Free

Egg Idli Recipe

Golden-brown Schezwan Paneer Paratha folded in half is served on a metal tray with a small bowl of red chutney, green chilies, and fresh cilantro garnish.

Indian Breakfast

Schezwan Paneer Paratha Recipe

A plate with two pieces of spot idli garnished with green chilies, lime slices, curry leaves, placed on a woven mat with extra chilies and leaves around.

Indian Snacks

Spot Idli Recipe (Hyderabadi Street Style)

A bowl of cooked ragi vermicelli upma, featuring thin noodles, diced carrots, green beans, and peas, garnished with cilantro and surrounded by lime slices and fresh cilantro leaves on a dark surface.

Indian Breakfast

VIndian Vegan

Ragi Vermicelli Recipe (Ragi Semiya)

A bowl of creamy Kesar Badam Overnight Oats, is garnished with chopped nuts, dried rose petals, and saffron strands, and sits on a rustic mat with cardamom pods and a small bowl of rose petals beside it.

Indian Breakfast

GFIndian Gluten Free

Kesar Badam Overnight Oats Recipe

A plate of golden-brown Vrat Ke Appe served on a banana leaf with green chutney, garnished with a green chili, accompanied by fresh herbs and a glass of chai.

Vrat Recipes

GFIndian Gluten Free

Vrat Ke Appe Recipe (Upvas Ke Appe)

A plate of yellow, spongy Poha Dhokla garnished with herbs and black mustard seeds, surrounded by green chilies, cilantro, and lemon slices on a dark surface.

Indian Snacks

Poha Dhokla Recipe

A crispy Egg Dosa served on a green plate with red chilies, cilantro, and a small bowl of podi on the side.

Indian Breakfast

GFIndian Gluten Free

Egg Dosa Recipe (Mutta Dosa)

A plate of Broccoli Paratha topped with a dollop of butter, garnished with green chilies and cilantro, served with lemon wedges and a bowl of pickle on the side. A blue cloth is in the background.

Indian Breads

Broccoli Paratha Recipe

A bowl of South Indian rava pongal garnished with curry leaves, roasted cashews, and spices, with pieces of crispy papad kept on the side.

Indian Breakfast

Rava Pongal Recipe (Sooji Pongal)

A bowl of spicy Boiled Egg Bhurji garnished with fresh cilantro, served with green chilies, bread, and a glass of tea on the side. The food is arranged on a rustic tray with fresh herbs.

Indian Breakfast

GFIndian Gluten Free

Boiled Egg Bhurji Recipe

Quick and easy to make, Dalia Upma (Namkeen Dalia, Broken Wheat Upma, Godhi Upma, Godhum Upma) is a healthy breakfast option that can be made in a jiffy. Make it using my easy recipe (vegetarian).

Indian Breakfast

Dalia Upma (Namkeen Dalia, Broken Wheat Upma)

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