There is a large variety of healthy, energy-boosting breakfasts in South India. The saying goes, ‘eat breakfast like a king,’ and South Indian breakfasts more than live up to that, the right balance of taste and nutrition. So, today, let’s dive into some classic South Indian breakfast recipes that are quick and yummy.

Let’s look at the different varieties of South Indian breakfast recipes.

Idli

Ingredients required: Urad Dal, Rice, Water, Salt, Oil, Idli Maker

Idli is a staple breakfast food in South India, mainly because of its nutritious value and light and fluffy texture. Idlis are made from a fermented batter of urad dal and rice – an otherwise legume mixture – and steamed until soft, eaten with savoury sambar and chutney. Soak rice and urad dal overnight to just before frying, grind into a smooth batter and allow the batter to ferment. Take the batter and steam it in an idli maker for 15–20 minutes, and enjoy these tasty rice cakes with whatever sides you love.

Masala Dosa

Ingredients required: Urad Dal, Rice, Salt, Boiled Potato, Oil, Onions, Turmeric Powder, Green Chillies, Chana Dal, Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Coriander Leaves.

Another famous South Indian dish is Masala dosa, which is made from fermented rice and urad dal batter and filled with potato masala. To make a crispy crepe, thinly spread the batter on a hot pan and fill it with mashed potatoes, onions, and spices. Coconut chutney, as well as sambar, best accompanies papers.

Upma

Ingredients required: Rava, Onions, Green Chillies, Coriander Leaves, Curry Leaves, Ginger, Chana Dal, Urad Dal, Oil, Cashews, Mustard Seeds

Upma is a comforting, quick breakfast dish made from roasted rava (Semolina), spices, onions, and curry leaves. Roast the rava separately, and finally, sauté mustard seeds, chana dal, and green chillies in oil. Then, add water, salt, onions, curry leaves and ginger. Pour the rava; let it boil, then slowly add and stir until it thickens. Serve hot, topped with coriander leaves.

Ragi Dosa

Ingredients required: Ragi Flour, Rice or Wheat Flour, Curd, Water, Salt, Green Chillies, Oil, Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Curry Leaves

Ragi dosa is the healthy twist of traditional dosa made with ragi flour (finger millet). Ragi flour is mixed with curd, water and salt and rested for 15 minutes. Do not pour the batter on a hot pan too thinly. But cook both sides until crispy, then serve with coconut or ginger chutney.

Uttapam

Ingredients required: Onion, Green Chillies, Ginger, Curry Leaves, Coriander, Salt, Rice, Fenugreek Seeds, Urad Dal, Puffed Rice, Oil

Made from the same batter as idli and dosa, Uttapam is a thick, soft pancake with a twist. On top, add the chopped onions, green chillies, and chopped coriander and press them into the batter. Fantastic as a hearty, flavorful breakfast, cook both sides until golden brown, then serve with chutney or sambar.

Enjoy this classic South Indian breakfast with these easy-to-make yet authentic-tasting recipes. Make your mornings a South Indian style!