Popular Breakfasts Across India You Must Try

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Aug 28, 2025

Idli (South India)

Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with coconut chutney and sambar. Taste: Soft, fluffy, mildly tangy.

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Poha (Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra)

Flattened rice cooked with onions, mustard seeds, turmeric, and curry leaves. Taste: Light, mildly spiced, slightly tangy with lemon.

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Paratha (North India)

Flatbread stuffed with potatoes, paneer, or vegetables, served with yogurt or pickles. Taste: Crispy outside, soft inside, savory and hearty.

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Dhokla (Gujarat)

Fermented chickpea flour steamed into spongy squares, topped with mustard seeds and coriander. Taste: Light, fluffy, tangy, mildly sweet.

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Appam & Stew (Kerala)

Soft, lacy rice pancakes paired with coconut milk-based vegetable or meat stew. Taste: Sweet and crisp pancakes with mildly spiced stew.

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Chole Bhature (Punjab)

Spiced chickpea curry served with deep-fried fluffy bread. Though heavy, it’s a beloved weekend breakfast in North. Taste: Hearty, spicy & flavorful.

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Thepla (Gujarat)

Spiced flatbread made from wheat flour, fenugreek leaves, and spices. Taste: Soft, mildly spiced, slightly bitter notes from fenugreek.

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Puttu & Kadala Curry (Kerala/Tamil Nadu)

Steamed rice flour cylinders layered with coconut, served with spicy black chickpea curry. Taste: Soft, savory, and slightly nutty.

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