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6 Min
21/01/2026
There is often a common misconception that Indian dishes are elaborate to prepare, and breakfasts are also a part of that. However, many Indian breakfast dishes can be prepared in under 10-15 minutes. This article looks at dishes that are ideal for busy mornings. They will give you the nutrition, make you complete, energise you, and be the perfect start to your day. Dive deeper to know more!
Mornings are the busiest and most crucial time of the day. It not only sets the tone for the day, but also has an impact on your health. Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, and it decides if you have a lethargic or energised day. With increasing workload and longer working hours, one often tends to ignore what they start their day with, and thus end up eating quick meals to break their fast, like a cup of tea, coffee, or biscuits, among others. Eating these things for breakfast makes you hungry earlier, and also spikes your sugar levels.
The reason for having a quick and unhealthy breakfast is to save time, but what if healthy meals are prepared in no time? Indian breakfasts often require long prep and cooking time, for example, parathas, idlis, dosas, and more. But there are also some quick breakfast recipes that require less than 15-20 minutes. Think of poha, upma, masala suji toast, and leftover roti upma. The ingredients for these dishes are available in almost every kitchen, and if you have leftovers from last night, they can be utilised as well without wasting food. Know more about such quick Indian breakfast recipes that will keep you in the kitchen for hardly any minutes, and start your day on a tasty and healthy note.
Poha is a staple breakfast dish in Maharashtrian homes, and there are reasons for that. One, it is nutritious, and two, it can be prepared in under 10 minutes. Firstly, wash and set aside the poha, and chop the onions, chillies, and assemble the other ingredients, such as curry leaves, peanuts, and spices. Add onions, herbs, peanuts, and curry leaves to the heated oil. Once everything is well mixed, add the washed poha. Give it a nice mix and cover it halfway until steam comes out of it, and your breakfast dish is ready in 7-8 minutes. Poha tastes delicious and is packed with iron. It will not make you feel sluggish and start your day on the right note! If you want some more nutrients and fibre, feel free to add chopped carrots and peas to it.
Upma is another staple Maharashtrian breakfast dish that is prepared instantly. Roast rava or suji for a couple of minutes and set aside. Add onions, spices, and other ingredients, and once everything is cooked thoroughly, add water. Once the water boils, gradually add the roasted rava and keep stirring until it reaches the desired consistency. This will take around 15-20 minutes to make, which is not a lot, but if you still want a shortcut to this, there’s another way as well. Keep the upma mix ready by roasting rava and adding all spices to it, and store it in an airtight container. This mix will last for weeks. You simply need to heat the oil, add the mixture and water, and then boil it. This will hardly take 5 minutes and will taste just as fresh as the original upma!
Masala suji toast is a nice blend of Indian and Western breakfast. To make this, mix rava, curd, water, spices, chillies and other herbs of your choice in a bowl. Spread some green chutney and the rava batter over a slice of bread. Toast this on a tawa with butter until the bread slice gets a golden brown colour. This dish will be prepared in 15 minutes and give you the exact crunch needed to start your day. You can pack it in a tiffin and also have it on the go if you have a busy morning. This dish will give you the taste of Indian spices and masala, and the Western convenience of having it on the go.
This dish is common in a lot of Indian homes, and every region has its own way of making it. In Maharashtra, it is called roti upma, phodnichi poli, and roti chivda. This dish exemplifies the Indian tradition of sustainability and waste reduction. To make this, you need to do the same process as for poha, and replace poha with the leftover roti, which you can make into small pieces using a grinder or by hand. A spoonful of curd adds extra flavour to this, and softens the roti, making it easier to eat and digest. Pair this with eggs and fruits to have a balanced breakfast with proteins, carbs, and fibre.
The above recipes prove how Indian breakfast dishes are adaptable and flexible. On the one hand, you have detailed recipes that require hours, and on the other hand, there are dishes that can be prepared in less than 15 minutes. For every situation, every meal, there is a dish that satisfies your taste buds, gives nutrition and helps start your day on a good note!