India's Best Breakfast Options: 10 Mouthwatering Picks

Idli and Sambar: A common South Indian dish featuring steamed rice cakes served with lentil and vegetable stew (sambar) alongside coconut chutney.

Dosa: Another south Indian dish that is a thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served plain or stuffed with potato filling, accompanied by sambar and chutney.

Paratha: A popular flatbread stuffed with whole wheat with fillings like potatoes, cauliflower, and more that is served with yoghurt or chutney.

Poha: A light and healthy breakfast option, poha is flattened rice flakes stir-fried with spices.

Upma: Savoury semolina porridge with vegetables and spices, a quick and nutritious breakfast option.

Chole Bhature: A hearty and filling breakfast from North India, that consists of spicy chole curry served with fluffy deep-fried bread (bhature).

Puri Bhaji: Famous North Indian breakfast option that has puffed flatbread (puri) served with a potato-based curry (bhaji).

Thepla: Thepla is a soft flatbread from Gujarat, made with whole wheat flour and flavoured with fenugreek leaves.

Misal Pav: Misal is a spicy lentil curry from Maharashtra, served with pav (bread), often topped with chopped onions, coriander leaves, etc.

Omelette: Omelettes are a popular breakfast option all over the world. Indian omelettes are often spiced with chilies, onions, and other vegetables.