4 Deepavali Breakfast Recipes ! South Indian festival Breakfast recipes

urad dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and easier to digest.

coconut

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Toasted oats add texture without extra calories.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide similar crunch with added omega-3s.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add sweetness and nutrients.

Soak urad dal in water for 4-6 hours.

Drain and blend urad dal with water until smooth.

Mix rice flour, chickpea flour, and salt in a bowl.

Combine the blended urad dal with the flour mixture.

Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves to the batter.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan, spreading it into a circle.

Cook until the edges are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Flip and cook the other side until golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from the pan and keep warm.

Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

Serve hot with coconut chutney and lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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