Category Archives: Breakfast dishes

Kodo millet dosa recipe – Varagu/harka dosa recipe – healthy breakfast recipes

Kudo millet is a very healthy foodgrain which has a natural source of protein and iron.  It is very easy to digest and is excellent for strengthening the nervous system.  Kodo millet is also called as varagu in tamil and harka in kannada and arikelu in telugu.  Kodu millets is an ideal food for people who are

Mooli paratha recipe – how to make mooli paratha or radish paratha recipe

Mooli or radish paratha is a popular dish frvom North Indian cuisine and a common breakfast dish especially in Punjab. Radish is rich in nutrients, vitamin C and potassium and an extremely low caloric vegetable.  There are 2 methods of making  mooli parathas.  One is the stuffed version where the stuffing and the dough is prepared separately

Chapathi upma or phodnichi poli recipe – how to make chapati or roti upma recipe – snacks/breakfast recipes

Chapathi upma is a very tasty snack made with chapatis and cooked with onions and spices.  It is a very easy and quick recipe which gets ready in no time.  Chapathi upma can be made with minimal ingredients available at home.  If you have leftover chapatis or excess rotis, you can make this at your home and enjoy.  

Instant wheat dosa – how to make south indian godhumai dosa recipe – easy breakfast recipes

Wheat dosa is another instant version of dosa made with wheat flour. Also called as godhuma (means wheat) dosa in Tamil Nadu, it is a popular south indian breakfast dish, which is not only simple but easy to make too.  Wheat dosa makes up for a healthy evening snack or light dinner too.  It goes well

Rice upma recipe – how to make akki uppittu or arisi upma or rice rava upma recipe

Rice upma or akki uppittu or arisi upma is a very traditional breakfast dish made with rice and tur dal.  It is a very simple and easy recipe too and a filling breakfast dish. In Karnataka, it is called as akki tari (broken rice) uppittu. Rice upma goes well with coconut chutney or sambar. Arisi upma is very

Onion or kanda poha recipe – how to make kanda poha recipe – Indian breakfast recipes

Onion poha is a popular Maharashtrian breakfast dish made with flattened rice (poha) and onions.  It is also had as a teatime snack.  Poha is a maharashtrian word for flattened rice and kanda for onion.  There is another version also for making poha with onions and potatoes. It is called as kanda batata (potato) poha. This is

Ragi vermicelli upma – how to make ragi semiya upma recipe – millet recipes

Ragi vermicelli or ragi semiya upma is a very healthy and delicious upma made with ragi semiya, onion and mild spices.  Ragi is also known as finger millet in English and has got lot of health benefits.  It is one of the most nutritious and healthy cereal.  Ragi has got high protein and calcium content and has

Beetroot dosa recipe – how to make beetroot dosa recipe – healthy breakfast recipes

Dosas make up for a great breakfast or mid-day snack and a favourite with Indians.  They are easy to make and quite filling as well.  If you add vegetables to the batter, it becomes all the more healthier.  Beetroot dosa is another healthy dosa made with beetroot and a different version of dosa recipe.  I feel it 

Vegetable oats khichdi recipe – healthy breakfast recipes – oats recipes

Vegetable oats khichdi is another healthy oats recipe made from vegetables, oats and mild spices. This khichdi is little different from the masala dal khichdi or moong dal khichdi which we make at home normally.  But taste wise,  both are equally delicious and nutritious.  It can be prepared quickly and with minimum efforts and ideal for those who

Poha idli recipe – how to make soft poha idli recipe – healthy breakfast recipes

Idli is a traditional breakfast in south indian households. Since plain idlis are mild in taste, a side dish or accompaniment is considered essential. Idlis are often served with sambar but this varies greatly by region and personal taste. Idlis are also frequently served with coconut chutney, onion chutney or tomato chutney.  The dry spice mixture podi is convenient