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6 Min
23/01/2026
Skipping breakfast is the easiest option on a busy day, but this article has got you covered! If you struggle with time in the morning, this article highlights some breakfast options that can be made with common ingredients readily available in every Indian kitchen. From Poha to upma to oats to bread and besan, discover how to make a quick breakfast in the morning that will help you start your day on a healthier note! Dive deeper to know more.
When mornings are busy, there is an urge to skip breakfast, and the worst part is that one often ends up having tea, coffee, and biscuits, and considers it a substitute for breakfast. The primary reason is a lack of time. But what if there are breakfast dishes that take the same time as it takes to make a cup of coffee or tea?
Indian kitchens are filled with ingredients that can be transformed into a variety of breakfast dishes. Take poha, rava, breads, besan, and more. Unlike frozen or processed options, these options are healthier and help you start your day on a healthier note. Read this article to know such recipes that do not require you to spend a lot of time in the kitchen or order some fancy stuff online. Just a few kitchen staples, and you are good to go to set on a healthy breakfast trail!
Poha is a breakfast favourite in the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Making poha hardly takes 15 minutes. All you have to do is rinse and saute it with curry leaves, mustard seeds, peanuts, green chillies and a squeeze of lemon to round it off. Poha is iron-rich and tastes delicious. You can make it more nutritious by adding veggies like carrots, peas, or beans to it. Poha is easy to digest and low in fat, making it a perfect breakfast option that starts your day on a good note without weighing you down.
Upma is another favourite Indian breakfast option, especially in the southern part of India. However, with the increasing popularity of fitness trends, oats have also become a popular breakfast option, and Indians have found a way to make this Scottish ingredient their own by turning it into upma. To make the oats upma, you have to roast the oats lightly, then sauté them with onion, curry leaves, and mustard seeds. Add a little water and vegetables, and bring it to a boil. Garnish the upma with coriander and grated coconut for some extra flavour. Oats provide soluble fibre, which keeps you full for longer.
Besan chilla is a protein-rich breakfast option that can be prepared in minutes from everyday ingredients commonly found in the kitchen. To make this, simply whisk besan in water with turmeric, salt, red chilli powder, and chopped onions. Pour this batter onto a tawa with a ladle and let it cook like a dosa or pancake. This chilla pairs best with green chutney or yoghurt and starts the day on a protein-rich note. Besan is gluten-free, rich in protein, and can be made plain, stuffed with paneer, or rolled up with leftover sabzis.
This is a no-cook breakfast option that can be prepared in under five minutes. All you need to do is heat rotis on a tawa, add the leftover sabzis to it, and spread some green chutney, ketchup, and chaat masala over. You can also add chopped onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes to add more flavour to it. This is a zero-cook recipe, except for the heating part, which makes for a quick, delicious, and healthy breakfast option that is also sustainable and supports zero waste. You can wrap them in foil and take them in your tiffins, or also grab them on the go.
When you start your day with a proper breakfast, it sets the tone for the rest of the day. It gives you energy, helps you focus, and aids good digestion. They are perfect for professionals with busy mornings, students who need a quick and nutritious start to the day, and individuals who want to avoid eating processed breakfasts like cereals or ready-to-eat foods. Additionally, using staples from the kitchen helps reduce waste, gives new life to the same foods, and keeps mornings stress-free and healthy.
