Breakfast

idli

🥗Healthier: oats idli

💰Cheaper: steamed bread

Oats idli is lighter and healthier.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein substitute.

masala chai

🥗Healthier: herbal tea

💰Cheaper: black tea

Herbal tea offers a caffeine-free alternative.

Soak rice and lentils overnight for idli and dosa batter.

Grind soaked rice and lentils into a smooth paste.

Ferment the batter for 8-12 hours until bubbly.

Steam idli batter in idli molds until fluffy, about 10-15 minutes.

Prepare dosa by spreading batter on a hot skillet until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Cook upma by sautéing semolina with vegetables and spices until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Make poha by sautéing flattened rice with onions, peas, and spices until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Fry parathas on a skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side.

Prepare chutney by blending coconut, green chilies, and spices until smooth.

Simmer sambar with lentils, vegetables, and spices until thick, about 15-20 minutes.

Serve with yogurt and masala chai for a complete meal.

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