Idiyappam To Upma, 5 South-Indian Breakfast Recipes For Weight Loss

By Ranita Ray

South Indian culinary fares have a few excellent choices to be included in one's weight loss diet plan. These recipes are low in calories and use minimal oil, yet are healthy, tasty and wholesome.  Here are five south-Indian breakfast dishes that help in weight loss.

Ragi Dosa

Instead of a regular one, include two ragi dosa to your breakfast menu in your weight loss diet. Pair it with tomato chutney or coconut chutney.

Idiyappam

Love Kerala cuisine? Then, consider having two appams or idiyappam with vegetable stew.

Ragi Idli

While the regular idli is healthy, ragi or finger millet makes it even more nutritious. Have two-three medium size ragi idlis with sambar for weight loss breakfast.

Puttu

Another healthy staple from the South-Indian cuisine is rice puttu. Make a place for it in the weight loss breakfast diet by pairing it with vegetable curry.

Upma

Give your love for this South-Indian breakfast legend a protein punch by making quinoa or rolled oats upma.