8 Bracing, Comforting Winter Breakfasts

By Ujjainee Roy

November 14th, 2023

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Winter is almost here and it's time to plan out some hearty breakfast options that will carry you through chilly winter mornings and keep you productive! Here are some bracing breakfast ideas to help you out during winter

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Poha

Go for this light fluffy dish on winter mornings and enhance its warmth by adding sautéed peanuts, cashews, peas, and grated carrots.

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Upma

A warm bowl of savoury semolina upma can liven up a cold winter morning. Add in some veggies carrots, peas, and beans and seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies,

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Methi Thepla

Thepla is a great option if you want something filling but not too heavy; the popular Gujarati flatbread can be made with a filling of fenugreek leaves or methi and can be spiced with green chillies, ginger, and turmeric,

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Ghee Roast Dosa

Pair a crispy Ghee Roast Dosa with piping hot Sambhar to warm you up from the inside and add some filter coffee to the meal

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Khichdi

Khichdi is an all-season meal that can work for any season. A hot bowl of moong khichid made with peas and seasonal veggies can be a nourishing breakfast

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Makki Ki Roti with Sarson Ka Saag

The winter speciality is known for its robust flavours and bracing ingredients which make it a perfect winter meal

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Dhokla

Want something quick and light? Go for steamed dhoklas, which are made from rice and chickpea flour. Add in some mint chutney for an extra kick.

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Masala Paratha & Chai

On winter weekends, go for a veggie paratha with an aloo or gobi filling and pair it with some achaar and a kadak masala chai

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