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Dosa and Idli |
We
all must have often heard our doctors telling us about the various benefits of having
a healthy breakfast. It is important to give a healthy start to your day to
keep up with your pace and finish all your chores within time. But having the
same cereals, oats and porridge for breakfast everyday can be so boring that
you might start avoiding the meal altogether.
So,
do you think you have time to prepare an elaborated healthy Indian breakfast?
Well if not, then here is the list of 10 healthy Indian breakfast options that
are easy to prepare and provide the right boost of energy to kick-start your
day and remain active all day long.
- Aloo
Paratha
It
is a simple and easy to prepare flattened bread with a filling of smashed spicily
flavored potatoes. Aloo parathas is one of the favorite snacks in most of the
Indian households. Every recipe has variations in their preparations of
fillings that need to be cooked and then stuffed into the chapatti dough. You
can eat it along with curd or pickle. Paratha is a healthy and a filling
breakfast someone who needs a power punch.
- Dosa
Try
a whole wheat dosa famously known as “Adai Dosa” for breakfast if you are bored
of your cereals and oats. This is surely a healthy option for breakfast, as it
is packed with multiple nutrients that will help you to kick start your day.
Nowadays you can easily find pre-mixed dose batters at various stores and all
you need to do is bring home cook it and enjoy.
- Idli
Idli
is among the healthiest breakfasts that are full of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.
It is one breakfast item that is made without using oil or any masalas, this
makes it a very healthy breakfast alternative. Try eating idli with cocnut chutney
and if you are too lazy to prepare the chutney then you can try it with honey,
nutella or peanuts butter.
- Upma
Umpa
is one of the favorite breakfast items for men not just because it is tasty but
also because it is very easy and fast to cook. You can add various vegetables
to give a punch of vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and iron. Having upma for
breakfast is a perfect option to start with your busy day.
- Poha
Although
poha or flattened rice is little time consuming but its tastes great and make a
filling meal too. You can also add some peanuts and veggies to make it more wholesome
and healthy breakfast item. Remember to use a non-stick pan for cooking so that
you can use as little oil as possible.
- Sabudana
khichadi
If
you are looking for something light, healthy and a energizing breakfast option
then a sabudana (sago) khichadi is surely something that you must try. This one
is full of starch and carbohydrates that makes it an energy booster. It is easy
to digest because of its low fats content and therefore, an best options to
jump start your day.
- Eggs
Eating
egg in Indian style such as masala omlete, bhurji, boiled eggs, egg sandwich,
etc. is an easy and a healthy breakfast particularly when served with brown
bread and prepared in little or no oil and minimal spices. You can even try a
masala omlete or a bhurji in order to satisfy your urge to have something
healthy as well as spicy for the breakfast.
- Khakra
Khakra
is a popular Gujrati breakfast item which is a crispy and a stiff roti. It is a
very good breakfast item served along with curd, chutney, ghee or even with
cheese and honey. Nowadays you can even opt for healthy choices such as diet
khakra.
- Daliya
Daliya
can be also eaten as a snack and many people even opt to eat it during
breakfast because it is nice healthy and light. Daliya made using unrefined
wheat is full of complex carbohydrates and fibers and can be easily prepared
without any extra efforts. Adding additional nuts to it can add more taste and nutrition
value to it.
- Sandwich
A
sandwich filled with tomatoes, beetroot, onion, cucumber, potatoes, chutney,
and other healthy veggies that work well for a day even if your lunch is far
away. A nice healthy veggie sandwich will keep you filled enough to keep you
satisfied for all day long. You can change and modify the sandwich fillings
according to your preferences.