5 light, healthy South Indian breakfasts apart from Idli and Dosa

Upma: Made from semolina (rava) or even millet, this savory dish is loaded with vegetables and lightly spiced, making it both filling and nutritious.

Appam with Vegetable Stew: Soft, fluffy appams are rice pancakes usually served with a mild vegetable stew cooked in coconut milk, making this a soothing and light breakfast option.

Puttu with Kadala Curry: Puttu, a steamed rice and coconut dish, is paired with a chickpea curry. It’s high in fiber and protein, keeping you energized through the morning.

Pesarattu: This is a protein-packed, thin green gram (moong dal) pancake. It’s similar to dosa but doesn’t use rice, making it a lower-carb, high-protein choice.

Ragi Mudde: Ragi balls, often eaten with a simple vegetable sambar, are rich in calcium and fiber—great for keeping you full without feeling heavy.