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Breakfast is often hailed as the most important meal of the day, and in India, it's a meal filled with diverse and delightful options. Among the classic choices are paratha and puri. While both these dishes can easily stand alone as breakfast staples, they can become even more enticing when paired with other complementary delights. So, let us take a look at 7 fantastic options to elevate your breakfast experience by pairing them with parathas and puris.
Chole:
Chole, a spiced chickpea curry, is rich, flavourful, and slightly spicy, making it the perfect accompaniment to stuffed parathas or plain puris. Chole-puri is a very popular breakfast because of the wonderful combination. The pairing is just perfect and that's sure to satisfy your morning cravings.
Aloo Sabji:
A simple and soul-satisfying potato curry, also known as aloo sabji, is another great accompaniment for paratha and puri. It's a versatile dish with many regional variations, but the essence remains the same: a comforting, spiced potato curry that pairs beautifully with both, crispy puris and the soft, flaky paratha. You can add your favourite spices, such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric, to create a potato curry that suits your taste.
Raita:
Recipe - Kunal Kapur
There is nothing better than a serving of cooling raita with paratha and poori. Deep-fried breads might be delicious but a refreshing bowl of raita helps balance the meal perfectly as youneed something to cool down your stomach early in the morning. You can try boondi or vegetable raita, orplain mint and masala dahi as well.
Pickle:
For a refreshing and tangy addition to your paratha and kachori breakfast, consider a side of achaar or pickle. Stuffed parathas are best paired with the variety of achaar that we make in our Indian kitchens. Puri also tastes great with bhujiya and achaar. Pair them with a spicy, tangy pickle, such as mango, lemon, green chilli, red chilli, garlic, jackfruit, amla or mixed vegetable pickle, for a delicious meal.
Chutney Varieties:
Green chutney and tamarind chutney are popular condiments in Indian cuisine, and they make excellent companions to paratha and kachori. The green chutney, usually made with cilantro and mint, adds a burst of freshness and mild heat. Tamarind chutney, with its sweet and tangy flavours, provides a lovely contrast. These chutneys can be drizzled over your parathas or used as dipping sauces for kachori or stuffed puri, enhancing the overall flavour profile.
Masala Chai:
No Indian breakfast is complete without a steaming cup of masala chai. The amazing blend of black tea, spices like cardamom and ginger, and milk makes this a perfect pairing for paratha and kachori or puri. The warmth of the tea complements the richness and spiciness of the dishes. Sip your chai between bites of paratha and kachori, and you'll experience the true essence of a classic Indian breakfast.
Aamras
A very popular combination, especially in Gujarat is aamras. This thick and sweet mango drink goes very well with deep-fried puris. You can try them with parathas as well. But when it is not mango season, like fall or winter, aamras is also available in preserved packets in super-markets. This combination is delicious and the perfect sweet and savoury combination.
In conclusion, paratha and kachori are iconic Indian breakfast dishes, and they become even more enticing when paired with the right accompaniments. With our listicle right here, you have a range of delightful options to choose from. So, the next time you enjoy paratha and puri for breakfast, consider these delightful companions to create a complete and satisfying morning meal.
