Apr 9, 2024, 07:10 PM IST

8 must try Indian breakfast made from lentil

Deepika Shakya

A flavorful Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced lentil paste, cooked until crispy and golden brown.

Dal Paratha

Savory pancakes made from ground moong dal (yellow lentils) batter, seasoned with spices, and cooked until crisp

Moong Dal Cheela

A South Indian-style crepe made from fermented masoor dal (red lentils) batter, served with chutney and sambar.

Masoor Dal Dosa

Also known as gram flour pancakes, besan chilla is made from chickpea flour (besan), mixed with spices and veggies, then cooked to perfection.

Besan Chilla

A South Indian lentil pancake made from a mixture of lentils like toor dal, chana dal, urad dal, and moong dal, flavored with spices and herbs.

Adai

A traditional  breakfast dish made from green gram dal (moong dal) batter, spread into a thin crepe and served with chutney.

Pesarattu

A Gujarati dish where wheat flour dumplings are cooked in a spicy lentil stew, creating a hearty and comforting breakfast.

Dal Dhokli

Soft and fluffy steamed rice cakes made from a mixture of rice and lentils (urad dal), served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Dal Idli

Indian cuisine offers a wide variety of delicious and nutritious breakfast options made from lentils.