5-Minute Indian Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes: Quick and Delicious Starts to Your Day

Mornings can be hectic, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip breakfast. Here are 5 delicious and nutritious Indian vegetarian breakfast recipes that you can whip up in just 5 minutes:

1. Sprouted Moong Dal Cheela:

• Ingredients: 1/2 cup sprouted moong dal, salt to taste, 1/4 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, chopped coriander leaves, 1 tbsp oil.
• Instructions: Grind the sprouted moong dal into a coarse batter. Add salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. Heat oil in a pan and spread the batter like a pancake. Cook on both sides until golden brown. Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.

2. Instant Poha:

• Ingredients: 1 cup flattened rice (poha), 1/2 cup hot water, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste, chopped onion, chopped green chili, chopped coriander leaves, 1 tbsp peanuts (optional), 1 tbsp oil.
• Instructions: Wash and drain the poha. Add hot water and cover for 2 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion and green chili. Saute until translucent. Add turmeric powder, salt, and peanuts (if using). Mix well. Add the fluffed poha and cook for 1 minute. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

3. Masala Omelette:

• Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1/4 tsp chopped onion, 1/4 tsp chopped green chili, salt to taste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp red chili powder, chopped coriander leaves, 1 tbsp oil.
• Instructions: Beat the eggs in a bowl with salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and chopped onion and green chili. Heat oil in a pan. Pour the egg mixture and spread evenly. Cook until the bottom is set. Fold the omelette in half and cook for another minute. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

4. Fruit Chaat:

• Ingredients: 1 apple, 1 banana, 1/2 cup grapes, 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, 1 tbsp lemon juice, honey to taste, chopped mint leaves.
• Instructions: Chop the apple and banana into small pieces. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and honey. Mix well and garnish with chopped mint leaves.

5. Curd Rice:

• Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice, 1 cup curd (beaten), salt to taste, chopped cucumber, chopped tomato, chopped green chili, chopped coriander leaves.
• Instructions: Mix cooked rice with beaten curd and salt. Add chopped cucumber, tomato, green chili, and coriander leaves. Mix well and serve chilled.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. With a little creativity, you can easily come up with your own quick and healthy Indian vegetarian breakfast recipes.

Additional Tips:

• Keep pre-chopped vegetables and cooked rice on hand for even faster prep time.
• Use store-bought chutneys or dips to save time.
• Experiment with different spices and herbs to add variety to your breakfasts.
• Don’t forget to drink plenty of water with your breakfast!

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Indian vegetarian breakfast!tunesharemore_vert