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Physique Fuel: Nutritious Indian Breakfast Recipes To Start Your Day

a delicious khichdi with red chilies and coriander leaves

In This Recipe Pack:

  1. Soya Bhurji
  2. Walnut Sabudana Khichdi
  3. Paneer Stuffed Moong Dal Chilla
  4. Oats Khichdi
  5. Instant Oats Idli
  6. Sprout Salad
  1. Soya Bhurji

Ingredients

  • 50 grams of soya granules
  • 50 grams of onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ginger paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon of oil
  • 1 tablespoon of coriander leaves, finely chopped

Directions:

  1. Soak the soya granules in hot water for 10-15 minutes, then drain the water and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
  3. Add onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  5. Add the soaked soya granules, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the granules are cooked.
  7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Calories: 160 kcal per serving Macronutrients: Carbohydrates – 12 grams, Proteins – 10 grams, Fats – 8 grams

  1. Walnut Sabudana Khichdi

Ingredients

  • 50 grams of sabudana (tapioca pearls)
  • 25 grams of walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon of oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon of mustard seeds
  • 1 green chili, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of coriander leaves, finely chopped

Directions:

  1. Rinse the sabudana in water and soak in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
  3. Add chopped green chili and sauté for a minute.
  4. Add the soaked sabudana, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sabudana pearls turn translucent.
  6. Add chopped walnuts and mix well.
  7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Calories: 200 kcal per serving Macronutrients: Carbohydrates – 22 grams, Proteins – 4 grams, Fats – 10 grams

3. Paneer Stuffed Moong Dal Chilla

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils), soaked overnight
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/2 green chili, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 50 grams paneer, crumbled
  • 1 tsp oil

Directions:

  1. Drain the soaked moong dal and blend it with very little water to make a batter.
  2. Add chopped onion, tomato, green chili, ginger, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the batter. Mix well.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Grease it with oil.
  4. Pour a ladle full of the batter on the pan and spread it evenly. Cook for a minute.
  5. Add crumbled paneer in the center and fold the chilla from both sides to make a roll.
  6. Cook for a minute on both sides until it becomes crispy.
  7. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 226 kcal Protein: 14 g Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 27 g Fiber: 9 g

4. Oats Khichdi

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils)
  • 1/4 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, etc.), chopped
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/2 inch ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 2 cups water

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped onion, tomato, ginger, and mixed vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add moong dal, oats, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Add 2 cups of water and mix well. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles.
  5. Once the pressure settles down, open the lid and give the khichdi a gentle stir.
  6. Serve hot with yogurt or green chutney.

Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 271 kcal Protein: 13 g Fat: 6 g Carbohydrates: 42 g Fiber: 11 g

5. Instant Oats Idli

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1 cup yogurt
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/4 cup semolina
    • 1/4 cup grated carrot
    • 1/4 cup chopped coriander
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp mustard seeds
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • Salt to taste
  • Directions:
    1. In a bowl, mix the rolled oats, semolina, grated carrot, coriander, ginger paste, and salt together.
    2. Heat a pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they start to crackle, add the water and bring it to a boil.
    3. Pour the hot water into the bowl and mix everything well. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats and semolina to absorb the water.
    4. After 5 minutes, add the yogurt to the mixture and mix well.
    5. Grease the idli molds with oil and pour the mixture into them.
    6. Steam the idlis for 12-15 minutes on medium heat.
    7. Once done, let them cool for a minute or two before removing them from the molds.
    8. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

  • Nutritional Information (per serving):
    • Calories: 232
    • Protein: 11g
    • Carbohydrates: 36g
    • Fat: 5g
    • Fiber: 5g
    • Sugar: 5g

6. Sprout Salad

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup mixed sprouts (mung beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc.)
    • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
    • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
    • 1/4 cup chopped onion
    • 1/4 cup chopped coriander
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
    • Salt to taste
  • Directions:
    1. Wash the mixed sprouts thoroughly and soak them in water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
    2. Drain the water and rinse the sprouts again.
    3. Steam the sprouts for 10-12 minutes or until they become soft but not mushy.
    4. In a bowl, mix the steamed sprouts, chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, and coriander together.
    5. Add lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, and salt to taste.
    6. Toss everything together and serve chilled.

  • Nutritional Information (per serving):
    • Calories: 117
    • Protein: 7g
    • Carbohydrates: 21g
    • Fat: 1g
    • Fiber: 6g
    • Sugar: 6g

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