5 South Indian Egg Recipes You Can Try For Breakfast

Breakfast is synonymous with eggs in many parts of the world. From classic omelettes and French toast to scrambled eggs, anda bhurji, boiled eggs, and so on, there are endless varieties of egg recipes one can prepare for breakfast. Loaded with all kinds of nutrients - including Vitamin D, proteins, good cholesterol, healthy fats, iron and amino acids - egg dishes are also super delicious. No wonder eggs always make it to our breakfast menu. But repeating the same old egg recipes can get a bit boring for our taste buds.  

If you are someone who likes to experiment in the kitchen, and enjoys a masaledar breakfast, we have some amazing South Indian egg recipes for you that are flavourful, spicy, and just the perfect fit for your breakfast table.  

1. Egg Paniyaram  

Also known as Chettinad Muttai Paniyaram, this unique paniyaram recipe is an ideal breakfast meal. Traditionally, paniyaram is made using fermented black gram and rice but this recipe uses eggs. Simply whip up the egg batter and cook it in the pan, and your egg paniyaram will be ready for a wholesome morning meal. 

2. Mutta Dosai 

Your South Indian favourite stuffed with chutney and eggs make for Muttai Dosa, which is sure to impress everyone’s taste buds. The thin and crisp layers of dosa, coupled with a wholesome stuffing, make this one an unmissable treat.

3. Egg Kalakki 

Ever tried this one? Best described as a Tamil-style omelette, Egg Kalakki is a spicy breakfast recipe. Made by whisking eggs with a korma gravy and cooked in a hot pan until it takes the form of an omelette, Egg Kalakki can be a unique spin to your classic omelette. 

4. Egg Appam 

Appams are a South Indian staple that is typically cooked with rice, coconut, and milk. They are simple to prepare and can be made quickly. Here we have appams made with egg, which is added to a mix of urad dal, rice, and poha, and flavoured with salt and pepper. 

5. Egg Puff 

If you’ve never tried Kerala-style egg puffs, you’ve missed out on a crunchy, flaky, and masaledar snack. Crispy layers of puff pastry stuffed with boiled egg masala, makes egg puff an absolutely delightful breakfast item. Pair it up with pudina or tomato ketchup for a wholesome morning meal.