Poha is flattened rice cooked with vegetables, such as peas, carrots, and onions, and flavored with turmeric, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. It's a light and flavorful breakfast option.
Idli is a steamed rice cake, and sambar is a flavorful lentil soup with vegetables. This combination is a popular South Indian breakfast that is low in calories and rich in nutrients.
Prepare a fluffy omelette with egg whites or a mix of whole eggs and egg whites. Add finely chopped onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and green chilies for a flavorful twist.
Upma is made from semolina (sooji/rava) cooked with vegetables and seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and urad dal. It's a simple and light breakfast choice.
Blend soaked moong dal (green gram) into a smooth batter, and cook it on a non-stick pan with minimal oil. Fill it with grated vegetables for a nutritious and low-calorie breakfast.
Dhokla is a Gujarati delicacy made from fermented chickpea flour batter. Steam it and season with mustard seeds and curry leaves for a tasty, low-calorie breakfast.
Ragi (finger millet) is a nutritious grain that can be used to make a wholesome porridge. Cook ragi flour with water or milk and sweeten with a natural sweetener like honey or jaggery.
Make a refreshing and low-calorie salad with sprouted mung beans (moong), chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Sprinkle some chaat masala for added flavor.