Most of us would be in a rush in the mornings, but that does not mean skipping breakfast is a good option. Breakfast is essential as it nourishes the body and prepares it for the events of the day. This is a 7 day schedule that includes quick, healthy and appetising Indian breakfast options. Such recipes are easy to make, good for health and ideal for people who have no time in the mornings.
Day 1: Masala Oats
There are lots of foods that are quite nutritious, and when combined with spices, they become very indian indeed. Such foods are oats.
Ingredients:
- Rolled oats- 1 cup
- A small onion- 1 pc
- A small tomato- 1 pc
- Turmeric powder- as you desire and salt- pinch
Method of Preparation:
- First with slight oil in a Tawa put on the fire and add onions and tomatoes.
- Then put the oats, water, and spices. Let it boil for about 5-7minutes.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve when it is hot.
Day 2: Vegetable Upma.
Upma is in a hurry and very satisfying and is a popular dish of South Indian Origin.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup semolina (rava) Cooked
- 1 cup assorted vegetables like, carrots, beans, peas
- Mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilli pepper and green chilies
Method of Preparation:
- Dry roast the semolina and keep it aside for later use.
- Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds to it and a few curry leaves and vegetables and sauté.
- Add water and the semolina and cover and cook for around 5 minutes, while the pot is being stirred now and again.
Day 3: Poha with Peanuts.
Flattened rice (poha) is quite light, and its preparation is very easy and convenient.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup poha
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp peanuts
- Curry leaves, turmeric, lemon juice
Method of Preparation:
- Wash the poha and soak it for a few minutes;
- Chop the onions, and sauté them with peanuts and curry leaves in hot oil; add poha and turmeric; stir to mix.
- Serve hot after sprinkling some lemon juice over it.
Day 4: Aloo Paratha.
Aloo Paratha is a North Indian breakfast which is delicious and hassle-free.
Ingredients:
- 2 boiled potatoes, mashed.
- 1 cup whole wheat flour.
- 1 tbsp oil (mustard or Rice Bran Oil).
- Salt, Cumin Powder, Water.
Method of Preparation:
- Combine mashed potatoes with salt and cumin.
- Prepare dough with flour, oil and water.
- Pinch a piece of dough and fill it with potato filling and spread it out.
- Place on a hot tawa and fry with ghee or oil. You can serve this with plain yogurt or even pickle.
Day 5:Moong Dal Chilla
High in protein, nutritious, delicious, and most importantly quick to prepare, this is a great breakfast option.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup moong dal (yellow split lentils)
- 1 tbsp oil (Rice Bran or Mustard Oil)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 chopped green chili
- Salt (to taste)
- As required; water
Method of Preparation:
- First, soak moong dal for a period of 2 to 3 hours, and then process the lentils in a blender with some water until a batter is made.
- Oil is heated in a pan and cumin seeds are added and sautéed.
- Add the batter into the pan and allow both sides to brown evenly.
- Serve with chutney or yogurt.
Day 6: Scrambled Eggs with Spinach
A quick and healthy breakfast which consists of protein and has creamy texture with addition of kale.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp oil (mustard or Sunflower Oil)
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Method of Preparation:
- Once the oil is hot, add the spinach and let it sauté for about a minute.
- Break the eggs into the pan, one at a time and using a fork scramble the eggs.
- Cook until the eggs are cooked, sprinkling salt and pepper as required.
- This meal is well complemented by whole wheat toast.
Day 7:Sabudana Khichd
A delightful and easy breakfast is made of Sabudana Khichdi, composed of sago pearls which are soaked, boiled potatoes, and spices. It is quite wholesome and a great meal for hectic mornings.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sabudana (if not then soaked for 4-6 hours)
- 1 tablespoon Mama’s Choice rice oil
- 1 boiled potato (cut into pieces)
- 1-2 green chilies (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon of lemon to the juice
- Chopped fresh coriander
Instructions:
- In a large pan, bang with the oil, cumin seeds and green chilies until fragrant.
- Add boiled potatoes and continue cooking until golden peanut.
- After that add soaked sabudana pearls and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- After that, add seasoning, lemon, and top the slices of the coriander and the crumbled peanuts.
These seven breakfasts are easy to prepare, nutritious, and fast. They are great for mornings that are busy but still require breakfast to be eaten. Cooking with oils such as Mama’s Choice Rice Bran Oil, Sunflower Oil, Mustard Oil, and Palmolein Oil makes these dishes healthier while tasting great as well. No matter your taste, there is at least one option every morning of the week, sweet or salty, to help start one’s day.”
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