20+ Indian Breakfast Recipes | Vegetarian

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There are a lot of options for vegetarian and vegan breakfasts in Indian cuisine. They are not only satisfying to your taste buds but are also healthy.

Indian breakfast varies from region to region and you will find diverse options. In northern India, a popular breakfast choice is "Paratha." These flatbreads are made from whole wheat dough and come in various stuffed varieties. Aloo Paratha is one of the most popular choices.

In the south Indian breakfast, you will find "idli" and "Dosa" accompanied by flavorful coconut chutney and sambar. They are made with lentils and rice batter which is fermented. Dosas are crepes that can also be filled with a variety of stuffing like potatoes or paneer.

In the West, fenugreek flatbread or methi thepla, dhokla, sabudana vada, and poha are very popular.

Upma and oatmeal have nowadays become quite popular as quick breakfast recipes in busy lives.

A hot cup of "Masala Chai" or spiced tea is a constant accompaniment to these savory breakfast delights.

This is a collection of healthy Indian breakfast recipes, all vegetarian which you can enjoy during the weekdays and also as brunch over weekends. Hope you will enjoy them.

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Beverages

Badam Milk

Badam milk or Indian almond milk is a traditional Indian beverage made with milk and almonds. It is flavored with spices like saffron, and cardamom, and sweetened with sugar or a sweetener of choice. Check out how to make this flavorful and delicious badam milk easily at home with just 5 ingredients in an instant pot or on the stovetop.

Badam milk recipe

Sweet Almond milk in a glass, garnished with chopped nuts and saffron strands.

Masala Chai Recipe

Masala chai or Indian spiced tea is a popular brewed Indian tea made with loose black tea leaves and spices. It is gluten-free and can be made vegan with oat milk. Check out how to make refreshing and authentic masala chai recipe on the stovetop or the Instant Pot.

Masala chai recipe

Chikoo Milkshake | Sapota Shake

Chikoo milkshake or sapota shake is a popular Indian beverage. It is sweet in taste and thick in consistency. Check out how to make chikoo milkshake at home.

Chikoo milkshake recipe

Chikoo milkshake served in a glass with straw,

Mango Lassi

Mango lassi is a mango smoothie and a popular drink from India. It is made with fresh mangoes or mango pulp, yogurt, and spices. Check out how to make the best mango lassi at home.

Mango lassi

Dried Fig Smoothie

Dried fig smoothie is a 3 ingredient, kid-friendly beverage and can be made easily at home. It has no artificial sugar. Check out how to make this smoothie easily at home.

Dried fig smoothie

A glass of fig smoothie with a steel straw.

Curries

Instant Pot Chana Masala

Chana masala also known as chole is an Indian vegan and gluten-free chickpeas curry cooked in onion tomato gravy and spices. It is served with bhatura, deep-fried puffy bread, and the dish is known as chole bhature. Check out this Instant Pot chana masala recipe by soaking and without soaking the chickpeas.

Instant Pot chana masala

Aloo Matar (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Aloo matar is an Indian vegan and gluten-free curry made with potatoes, peas, and tomato-based gravy. Check out this quick and easy recipe to make aloo matar in an electric pressure cooker like Instant Pot and the stovetop.

Aloo matar recipe

Bread

Bhatura Recipe Without Yeast

Bhatura is an Indian deep-fried bread served with chana masala. This is a bhatura recipe without yeast, baking soda or baking powder and uses yogurt. Bhatura dough can be made in bread machine or food processor.

Bhatura recipe

Poori (Puri) - Indian Puffy Bread

Puri is an Indian puffy bread. It is served with chana masala, aloo matar, and other curries for breakfast.

Puri bread recipe

Deep fried puri or Indian puffed bread in a pink tray.

Aloo Paratha

Aloo paratha or potato-stuffed flatbread is a popular Indian bread. It makes a satisfying breakfast and is popularly served for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Check out this easy and delicious aloo paratha recipe.

Aloo paratha recipe

Moong Dal Paratha | Indian Lentil Flatbread

Moong dal paratha is a vegan Indian flatbread stuffed made with split yellow lentils and spices. It can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Check out this easy recipe.

Moong dal paratha

Paneer Paratha

Paneer paratha is an Indian flatbread stuffed with a mixture made of paneer and spices. Learn the tips to make paneer paratha easily. Paneer paratha is served with sides like yogurt condiments, yogurt, pickles, chutneys, and tomato ketchup.

Paneer paratha

Methi Thepla - Fenugreek Flatbread

Methi thepla or fenugreek flatbread is an Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour, fenugreek leaves and spices. Learn how to make soft thepla for travel and how to store them.

Methi thepla

Paneer Wrap

Paneer wraps or paneer rolls are made with veggies, paneer, and some spices. These Indian-style tortilla wraps are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' school lunches, or office lunches.

Paneer wraps

South Indian

Idli In Instant Pot

Idli is a vegan and gluten-free Indian rice cake. It is popularly served for breakfast with sambar and coconut chutney. Check out how to make idli in the instant pot using the steam mode.

Idli in Instant Pot

Idlis served in a plate with a bowl of sambhar and chutney.

Dosa On Cast Iron Pan

Dosa is a popular Indian breakfast dish originating from the south of India. It is served with hot lentil stew known as sambar and coconut chutney. It is a kid-friendly recipe. Check out how to make crispy dosa on a cast iron pan.

Dosa on cast iron pan

Dosa served with sambar and coconut chutney.

Uttapam - Indian Pancake

Uttapam is an Indian pancake and a popular south Indian breakfast item. It is vegan and gluten-free. Check out how to make uttapam from idli dosa batter.

Uttapam

Uthappam served on plate with sambhar and chutney.

Instant Pot Sambar

Sambar is a lentil and vegetable stew. It is served with idli, dosa, and uttapam.

Instant Pot sambar

Vermicelli Upma | Indian Breakfast Recipe

Vermicelli upma, also known as semiya upma is an Indian breakfast made with vermicelli noodles. It is vegan and can be made easily in just about 20 minutes and is great for after-school snacks for kids as well as for their lunch boxes. Check out how to make vermicelli upma in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.

Vermicelli upma

Sabudana Vada | Air Fryer

Sabudana vada is a popular Indian snack. It is served with evening tea and is great for appetizers for parties or any special occasion. Sabudana vada can be deep fried in oil in the traditional way or cooked in an air fryer. Check out this air fryer sabudana vada recipe and also how you can deep fry them.

Air fryer sabudana vada