5 quick Indian breakfast recipes to make in 15 minutes

Poha: Start your day with this light and flavourful dish. Rinse flattened rice (poha) and drain. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, chopped onions, green chilies, and peanuts. Sauté until onions turn translucent. Then, add turmeric, salt, and soaked poha. Mix well and cook for a few minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with a squeeze of lemon.

Quick Idli: If you have leftover idli batter, whip up these soft and fluffy delights in no time. Grease the idli moulds and pour the batter into them. Steam for 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Serve with coconut chutney and sambar for a wholesome breakfast experience.

Masala Omelette: Jazz up your regular omelette with Indian spices. Beat eggs in a bowl and add chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, coriander leaves, turmeric, salt, and a pinch of garam masala. Heat oil in a pan, pour the egg mixture and cook until set. Fold it over and serve hot with bread or roti.

Upma: A popular South Indian breakfast, upma is both nutritious and quick to make. Heat oil in a pan and roast semolina (rava) until golden brown. In another pan, temper mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, and chopped vegetables like carrots, peas, and beans. Add water, salt, and the roasted semolina. Stir continuously until it thickens. Serve hot with coconut chutney or pickle.

Besan Chilla: This protein-packed breakfast is healthy and easy to prepare. Mix gram flour (besan), chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, coriander leaves, turmeric, salt, and water to form a batter. Heat a non-stick pan, pour a ladleful of batter, and spread it into a thin circle. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Serve with mint chutney or yogurt.