Here is a collection of 25+ best Indian breakfast recipes. These breakfast ideas are far from boring, easy to prepare, and family friendly.

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In India, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A wholesome, filling, and tasty homemade breakfast is a food ritual in every Indian household.

These Indian breakfast recipes are easy to follow, and will offer you a lot of variety to include in your everyday meal menu.

The BEST part of these breakfast recipes is:

  • easy to customize
  • meal prep friendly
  • perfect for a family

If you are looking for traditional Indian thali meal ideas and recipes, explore this collection .

INDIAN BREAKFAST RECIPES LIST

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Moong Dal Cheela is a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan breakfast.

If we are talking about Indian breakfast then surely matar poha cannot be missed.

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Oats Khichdi is an Indian-style porridge packed with vegetables and moong dal.

Matar Ka Paratha is a delicious green pea stuffed Indian flatbread.

Matar Ka Paratha is a vegan and vegetarian green peas stuffed Indian flatbread. - 5 Rava Upma is a vegetarian South Indian breakfast porridge prepared with semolina and fresh vegetables. - 6

Rava Upma is a vegetarian South Indian breakfast made with semolina and vegetables.

Cheese Egg Paratha is a whole-wheat paratha layered with a cheesy egg mixture.

Egg Paratha Recipe - 7 South Indian Style Vermicelli Upma - 8

Vermicelli Upma is a terrific easy-to-prepare Indian breakfast recipe.

Medu Vada is a classic South Indian gluten-free vegetarian fritter.

South Indian Medu Vada Sambar - 9 Vegetable Dalia Upma In A Brass Bowl - 10

Dalia Upma is a quick and effortless dish high in protein.

Bread Roll is a deep-fried roll made of bread and stuffed with potatoes.

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Masala Macaroni is an Indian-style elbow pasta stir fry with loads of vegetables.

Cheese Chutney Sandwich is one of the easiest Indian breakfast recipes.

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Besan Chilla is a low-calorie, vegan, and gluten-free Indian breakfast recipe.

Matar Ki Ghugni is a delicious one-pot breakfast loaded with fresh green peas.

Matar Ki Ghugni - 15 Dal Paratha With White Butter - 16

Dal Paratha is made with wheat flour (atta), spices, and leftover yellow dal tadka.

Matar Kachori is a flaky, crispy Indian pastry stuffed with spicy green peas filling.

Matar Kachori Recipe - 17 Sweet Dalia is a wholesome Indian style broken wheat and milk porridge. - 18

Sweet Dalia or meetha dalia is a wholesome, creamy broken wheat and milk porridge.

Masala Cheese Puri is a delicious Indian breakfast loaded with cheese and paneer.

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These Spring Onion Paneer Paratha are easy to make and so promising in taste.

Sabudana Khichdi is one of the best, gluten-free Indian breakfast recipes.

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Oats Dal Chilla is a healthy, vegan, and gluten-free Indian breakfast recipe.

Schezwan Egg Dosa is the perfect breakfast for egg lovers.

Schezwan Egg Dosa - 23 Mathura Style Aloo Ki Sabzi - 24

Potato Curry or aloo ki sabzi with poori is a popular breakfast in North India.

Maddur Vada is a traditional South Indian fritter recipe.

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Rava Idli is a soft pillowy instant suji idli seasoned with South Indian flavors.

Sabudana Vada is a crispy vegetarian fritter served with chutney for breakfast.

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Aloo Methi Paratha is a delicious Indian breakfast packed with potatoes and fresh fenugreek leaves.

Indian Style Shakshuka Recipe is a delicious twist to the traditional shakshuka.

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Instant Rava Paniyaram is the ultimate South Indian breakfast recipe.

Masala Khara Bath is a Karnataka style rava upma.

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Mango Chia Pudding is a healthy breakfast for the summer season.

In Delhi, matar kulcha is a widely popular breakfast combination.

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Kanda Poha is a staple in every Mumbaikar’s breakfast routine.

Gobi Paratha is a widely popular Punjabi breakfast.

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Jeera Aloo with paratha is an all time favourite breakfast.

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The ultimate fudgy eggless brownies are like a chocolatey dream come true. Here is a tried and tested brownie recipe. Be sure to watch the video!

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

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  • Why Eggless Brownies?
  • The Chocolate for Brownies
  • How To Make Eggless Brownies
  • FAQs Related To Eggless Brownies
  • Watch Eggless Brownies Video
  • Eggless Brownies Recipe

Why Eggless Brownies?

Why on earth do we need an eggless brownie recipe? Many chocolate brownie lovers are allergic to eggs, and avoid eggs due to dietary restrictions or due to certain personal choices.

An egg-free diet is a common religious practice in India. Hence, we eggless mousse and brownie recipe.

If you cannot imagine a brownie without eggs try my classic chocolate brownie recipe (with eggs) .

Serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a cafe-style brownie indulgence at home.

Chewy, Fudgy and Cakey Brownies

These are all the terms used to describe the texture of the brownies.

Chewy and fudgy brownies have a lot of butter, eggs, dark chocolate, and less flour. the texture is a bit dense.

Whereas cakey brownies usually have a chocolate cake -like fluffy and moist texture and cocoa powder.

The Chocolate for Brownies

What kind of chocolate is ideal for making brownies? Unsweetened or bittersweet or semi-sweet DARK CHOCOLATE is the answer. Stay away from milk chocolate for making brownies.

If you need fudgy and chewy cafe-style brownies, use the best available dark chocolate.

The cocoa powder or sweet milk chocolate CANNOT substitute dark chocolate in this brownie recipe. We have used a combination of dark chocolate and cocoa powder in this eggless brownie recipe.

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How To Make Eggless Brownies

  • Add butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 20 – 30 seconds. Stir the melted butter and chocolate with a spatula to ensure the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
  • Add yogurt, sugar, and vanilla essence to the liquid chocolate mixture. Whisk for 2 – 3 minutes to combine all the ingredients nicely. Once combined, set the bowl aside.
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  • Sift the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and coffee powder in a separate bowl. Mix using a spatula.
  • Add the sifted flour mixture to the liquid chocolate in small batches. Gently cut and fold the batter using a spatula until all moistened and combined well. Do not mix the batter for too long.
  • Add chopped walnuts and fold them into the batter.
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  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared tin.
  • Bake for 20 – 25 minutes.
  • Check the brownies for doneness by inserting a toothpick after 20 minutes.
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Unsweetened Cocoa Powder is the best to make brownies. Here are a few factors to consider while buying a cocoa powder: Colour – The colour of cocoa powder should be pale chocolaty, i.e. a warm shade of bronze. It should turn into dark brown after baking. Taste – The original taste of the cocoa powder is bitter and should have a rich texture. Fragrance – The fragrance should be a little strong and should be similar to a plain chocolate bar.

If you are wondering how to soften a hard brownie, wrap each brownie piece with a damp paper towel to add moisture. Place into the microwave and heat for about 5 – 6 seconds. Check to see if the brownies are softened, else repeat for another 5 seconds. By doing this, your brownies will turn soft instantly.

Yes, you can freeze brownies for up to 3 months. Cool the brownies completely and wrap them tightly in a plastic wrap, then wrap them again with silver foil and store them in the freezer. While freezing the brownies, do not cut them into pieces. Cut them before serving, after the brownie has come to room temperature.

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More Eggless Baking Recipes

  • Eggless Atta Cake
  • Eggless Ragi Cake
  • Eggless Rava Cake
  • Eggless Orange Cake
  • Eggless Banana Bread
  • Eggless Chocolate Cake
  • Eggless Tutti Frutti Cake
  • Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake
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Ingredients

  • ▢ 140 gram butter, softened
  • ▢ 200 gram (1 Cup) dark unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • ▢ 1 Cup all-purpose flour (maida)
  • ▢ 1 Cup yogurt or curd
  • ▢ ¾ Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ▢ ½ Cup castor sugar
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
  • ▢ ½ Cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Add butter and chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 20 – 30 seconds. Stir the melted butter and chocolate with a spatula to make sure the mixture is silky smooth and lump free.
  • Add yogurt, sugar, and vanilla essence in the liquid chocolate mixture. Whisk for 2 – 3 minutes to combine all the ingredients nicely. Once combined, set the bowl aside.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and coffee powder together in a separate bowl. Mix using a spatula.
  • Add the sifted flour mix into the liquid chocolate in small batches. Gently cut and fold the batter using a spatula untill all moistened and combined well. Do not mix the batter for too long.
  • Add chopped walnuts and fold them into the batter.
  • Preheat the oven to 180 degree celcius. Grease an 8 inch square tin and line it with a parchment paper.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared tin and bake for 20 – 25 minutes. Check the brownies for doness via inserting a toothpick after 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Cut into squares and serve hot with vanilla ice cream.

Recipe Notes:

  • Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature and not cold.
  • Do not heat the chocolate for more than a minute in the microwave. You can use a double boiler as well to melt the butter and chocolate.
  • Yogurt should be thick and plain in taste.
  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder and chocolate for this brownie recipe. Else, adjust the amount of sugar accordingly.
  • Do not bake the brownies for too long. They taste best when slightly gooey in the center.

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