Aloo For Breakfast: 5 Potato Dishes To Start Your Day With
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Potato is the heart of Indian cuisine. From street foods like aloo chaat to main course dishes like dum aloo, it is a staple ingredient in many dishes. Whether boiled, fried, mashed, or sliced, potato is a versatile vegetable that adds texture, flavour, and taste to any dish. Either you are cooking it separately or pairing with any other veggie, the result is always delicious. And there might rarely be any savoury dish that does that cannot be cooked with potatoes. Potatoes not only taste divine in all its form but can also become a saviour if you have added extra salt to your dish. Just add a peeled potato the cooking dish and take it out after sometime and your problem is fixed. 

Another amazing fact about potatoes is that it is one of those few ingredients that can be incorporated in every meal, be it an evening snack in the form of aloo tikki to a wholesome dinner as gobi aloo. You can also relish it as a dessert by preparing potato halwa. Apart from these perks, cooking potatoes is also very quick and easy, making it ideal for including in our breakfast menu. We often look for quick, easy yet delicious meals to start our day and there is nothing better than recipes made with potatoes. 

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So, here are five lip-smacking breakfast dishes you can prepare with potatoes to start your day with: 

Aloo Paratha 

This is the most popular potato breakfast across India. Aloo Paratha basically an Indian flatbread stuffed with a spiced mashed potato filling and pan-fried to crispy perfection. It is a satisfying and hearty dish that can be enjoyed in any meal. Aloo Paratha is usually served with yogurt, pickles, and chutney. You can also add some peas into the potato masala to make it more flavourful. 

Aloo-Poori 

Aloo-poori is another popular Indian breakfast dish that consists of deep-fried bread known as poori served with a spicy potato curry. The bread is made with flour, salt, and water, and the potato curry is seasoned with aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Aloo-poori is a filling and flavourful pair of dishes that will satisfy your taste buds and energize you for the day ahead. 

Aloo Matar Sandwich 

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If you are running late for your work but want to have a tasty breakfast, then aloo matar sandwich is the perfect option. It combines the flavours of spiced potatoes and green peas with the convenience of a sandwich. This filling dish is made by sautéing potatoes and green peas with aromatic spices like cumin, garam masala, and turmeric. The mixture is then placed between bread slices, toasted, and served hot. This sandwich is not only tasty but also filling and satisfying. 

Aloo Cheela 

This recipe is a yummy twist to your favourite savoury pancake that is a popular Indian breakfast. Made with a batter of grated potatoes and chickpea flour, it is seasoned with spices like cumin, coriander, and red chili powder. The batter is then spread thin and cooked until crispy on a hot griddle. Aloo cheela is not only delicious but also packed with protein and fibre, making it a healthy and nutritious breakfast choice. 

Aloo Bhaji 

Aloo bhaji is a very popular dish in India whose spicy and savoury flavour can definitely wake up your taste buds in the morning. The potatoes are cooked with a few spices and herbs, including cumin, turmeric, and chili powder, giving it a rich and complex flavour. Served with warm and fluffy pooris or hot rotis, aloo bhaji is a satisfying and hearty way to start your day.