By Devi Poojari
February 16, 2024
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While fluffy idlis and crispy dosas are perfect to savour on certain mornings, steal some extra time to whip up other regional South Indian breakfasts. Gluten-free, nutritious and packed with flavour, these preparations are sure you boost your energy.
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If you’re craving dosas, the pessarettu offers itself as an excellent protein-loaded replacement since it is made with green moong and does not require fermentation.
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Mildly sweet from the ripe bananas in the batter, these crispy-chewy buns are a delightful treat to eat with a savoury or tangy chutney.
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A Kerala breakfast staple, spicy horsegram curry paired with steamed cylinders of puttu laced with coconut is addictive and satisfying.
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Add some ragi flour or bajra flour to the multi-legume adai batter to fortify its nutritional value and make for a hearty meal to kickstart your day.
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This Mysore specialty of urad dal fritters dunked in a rasam-like gravy, is ideal for cold mornings or days when you need something warm.
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Vegan and gluten-free, a time-saving preparation of rice noodles tossed in a classic South Indian tempering, is best enjoyed with fresh coconut chutney.
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Known to be beneficial for diabetics, this sticky breakfast dish made with rice flour and buttermilk, is spiked with flavours of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
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