7 Vegan-Friendly Indian Breakfasts To Relish This Veganuary

By Devi Poojari

January 29, 2024

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The diversity of Indian cuisine offers plenty of scope to follow a plant-based diet consistently. Most regional breakfast classics that are staples, also double up as delicious vegan meals that are nourishing, fresh and a reflection of our ancient cooking traditions.

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IDLI-CHUTNEY

This South Indian breakfast staple is the perfect example of a soul-satisfying vegan meal that is fermented, steamed and loaded with good fats.

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GHUGNI-LUCHI

West Bengal’s beloved breakfast of freshly fried puris with ghugni is a delicious vegan option for days when you have a little more time to spend in the kitchen.

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PARATHA

Skip the generous dollop of butter and load up on the veggie stuffing to make a breakfast that will keep you going for a few hours through the day.

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AKKI ROTI

This vegan and gluten-free specialty, flavoured with dill leaves makes for the perfect winter breakfast to enjoy with some spicy tomato chutney.

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PUTTU-KADALA CURRY

A Kerala tea shop specialty, the steamed puttu paired with a spicy chickpea curry is a comforting and nutritious meal to kickstart the day.

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SINDHI KOKI

A delicious flatbread studded with onions, fenugreek leaves and spices, the Sindhi koki is one of the most iconic regional breakfast dishes to enjoy with a cup of chai.

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PESARETTU

Made by grinding green moong into a fine batter, this spin on the usual dosa can be filled with beans, vegetables or even enjoyed on its own with coconut chutney.

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