10 Delicious North Indian Breakfasts To Start The Day Right

By Shireen Jamooji

Sepember 18, 2023

Looking for a way to brighten up your mornings? Try a hearty, delicious breakfast! North Indian breakfast cuisine offers a delightful array of flavours and textures that awaken the taste buds.  Here are 10 to try this week.

Bedmi Puri

A favourite in UP, these fluffy puris are made with urad dal and atta dough and served with a thin aloo rasedar (potato curry).

Aloo Paratha

A classic soft, stuffed bread with spiced potato filling, often served with yoghurt or pickles for a comforting staple

Pyaaz Kachori

This flaky, deep-fried pastry filled with seasoned onions is a favourite in Rajasthan – a savoury treat that awakes the taste buds.

Chole Bhature

Fluffy, fried bread served with spicy chickpea curry – a filling and flavourful breakfast feast that’s loved across North India and beyond.

Chura Matar

A winter staple in Varanasi, it’s similar to poha, made with flatted rice cooked with peas and spices, offering a light morning meal.

Khasta Kachori

Another Rajasthani speciality, this crispy, deep-fried snack is filled with moong dal and spice mix – a delightful on-the-go breakfast.

Nalli Nihari

A favourite for the winter months in the chilly north. A rich and slow-cooked stew with tender bone-in mutton, savoured for its comforting warmth.

Safed Matar Kulcha

A true Dilli classic, soft kulcha breads paired with spicy, tangy white peas – a popular street food choice for breakfast.

Aloo Puri

Another street food favourite, fluffy puris are served with spiced potato curry, a classic combination enjoyed by many.

Bread Pakoda

Deep fried indulgence, two slices of bread are filled with spiced potato, coated in a besan (gram flour) batter and fried to crispy perfection.