As we are all in a lot of hurry while preparing for our breakfast, we need some simple recipes that are a quick fix to our morning hunger and yet healthy. Most of the South Indian breakfast recipes are very healthy and give us the energy to start the day. There are so many recipes from South Indian cuisine that you can try for your morning breakfasts.
Here are 6 South Indian breakfasts you can try:
1. Rice Puttu Recipe
The Rice Puttu recipe is from the state of Kerala and it is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish. It is light and nutritious. Puttus are like fluffed steam cakes. They are eaten with bananas or with kadala curry depending upon the preference. It is very easy to prepare Puttu as all you have to do is take some ground rice, grated coconut, salt and water. Make sure that you roast the rice flour before making the mixture. Add some other spices like cumin, chilli and pepper to it and steam it.
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2. Mixed Millet and Lentils Adai
This is for all the Dosa lovers who want to try something that is like Dosa but different. Adai is just the right South Indian breakfast dish for you. You can have it with some mint Chutney on the side. The batter for Adai is made by using different lentils and millets. It is a very nutritious and healthy breakfast and you do not even need a lot of time to prepare it. All you have to do is take your lentils and millets and grind them in a mixer with some spices. Now add some water slowly to the powder and make a thick batter out of it. You can cook as many Adai as you want from the mixture.
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3. Vegetable Pongal Recipe
Pongal is a very famous recipe from South India and also has religious significance. It is made throughout the Southern part of India during the Pongal Festival. The Veg Pongal recipe is made by using South Indian rice and lentils. It is a mixture of South Indian rice, lentils, and some vegetables that are cooked together in a single pot. Since Pongal is a harvest festival, this recipe celebrates the harvest output. Vegetable Pongal recipe is like a South Indian khichadi that can be prepared early in the morning and can be consumed as breakfast or lunch.
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4. Rava Bhat
Rava Bhat is a very fulfilling South Indian breakfast recipe which is very quick to prepare as well. Rava is a very popular ingredient in South India and is used in multiple dishes. To make this recipe take some soaked rava, freshly chopped vegetables, spices, and some dry fruits of your choice. Now in a pan, fry some vegetables and let them cook for a while. Now add the soaked rava mixture to the vegetables. Add the spices of your choice and dry fruits that you would like to have. To all those people who like having veg fried rice, this is a healthier alternative.
5. Bonda Soup
The Bonda Soup is a popular dish, especially among the people of Mysore. It consists of crispy urad daal papad that are dipped in the lentil soup. The lentil soup is just like the lentil recipe that you prepare at home. To give it more South Indian touch you can add some grated coconut to the recipe. Instead of deep frying your papad, you can simply pan-fry them. This is a very light recipe that you can have early in the morning when you do not have the appetite to eat something very heavy.
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6. Lemon Sewai
Lemon Sewai is the upgraded version of your traditional Sewai recipe. These sewai are made from wheat which is very healthy and nutritious. You can make the Lemon Sewai by using a lot of grated coconut and lemon juice. This gives the dish a very tangy flavour and is enjoyed by kids. People who like eating rice can also prepare lemon rice. The recipe for both the dishes is quite similar and the only difference is the main ingredient used. You can enjoy the dish with some Chutney or Achaar.
These are some of the top recipes from the Southern part of India that you can include in your breakfast routine. Most of these recipes are very light and nutritious so you do not have to worry about your health. Also, these recipes are prepared within a few minutes so you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to cook your breakfast. Taste wise also they're very delicious.