Start your day with traditional Hare Krishna breakfast recipes that are both nutritious and delicious. These dishes are prepared with love and devotion, following the sattvic principles of the Hare Krishna diet, excluding onion and garlic.
Kitchari
Kitchari is a wholesome and nourishing dish made with rice and lentils, often cooked with vegetables and spices. It is recommended by Srila Prabhupada as the go-to breakfast meal and is one of the most eaten breakfast meals in temples and ashrama communities. Kitchari is not only easy to digest but also provides a balanced combination of protein, carbohydrates, and essential nutrients, making it ideal for starting the day.
- Hare Krisha Kitchari Recipe: This kitchari recipe makes for a filling breakfast and is served for breakfast at many Hare Krishna temples throughout the world.
- Kitchari Recipe: A simple combination of rice and lentils cooked with mild spices.
- Vegetable Kitchari: Kitchari enhanced with seasonal vegetables for added nutrition and flavor.
- Masala Kitchari: Spiced kitchari with a blend of aromatic spices, offering a comforting and delicious meal.
Upma
- Semolina Upma: A savory porridge made with roasted semolina, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a wholesome breakfast.
- Vermicelli Upma: A variation of upma made with roasted vermicelli, vegetables, and spices, offering a light and flavorful meal.
Poha
- Kanda Poha: Flattened rice cooked with ground nuts, potatoes, and spices, garnished with fresh coriander and lemon juice.
- Batata Poha: A variation of poha made with potatoes, green peas, and spices, offering a satisfying and nutritious breakfast.
- Mixed Vegetable Poha: Poha cooked with a variety of vegetables, spices, and herbs, making it a colorful and healthy meal.
Idli
- Plain Idli: Soft and fluffy steamed rice cakes, typically served with sambar and chutney.
- Rava Idli: A variation made with semolina, yogurt, and spices, providing a quick and easy breakfast option.
- Vegetable Idli: Idlis made with added vegetables, making them nutritious and flavorful.
Dosa
- Plain Dosa: A thin and crispy South Indian crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter.
- Masala Dosa: A popular variation of dosa stuffed with a spiced potato filling.
- Rava Dosa: A quick and easy dosa made with semolina, rice flour, and spices.
Parathas
- Aloo Paratha: Stuffed with spiced potatoes, these parathas are hearty and satisfying.
- Methi Paratha: Parathas made with fresh fenugreek leaves and spices, offering a nutritious breakfast option.
- Paneer Paratha: Parathas filled with seasoned paneer, providing a delicious and protein-rich meal.
Porridges
- Ragi Porridge: A nutritious porridge made with finger millet, milk, and jaggery, rich in calcium and iron.
- Oats Porridge: A wholesome breakfast made with oats, milk, and fruits, perfect for a healthy start to the day.
- Rice Porridge: A simple and comforting porridge made with rice, milk, and a touch of sweetness.
Medu Vada
Medu Vada is a popular South Indian breakfast dish made with spiced black gram lentil batter, deep-fried to a crispy golden brown. These savory doughnuts are typically served with coconut chutney or peanut chutney, making them a delicious and protein-rich start to the day.
- Medu Vada: Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, often served with coconut chutney or peanut chutney.
Miscellaneous Breakfast Dishes
- Pesarattu: A protein-rich crepe made from green gram (moong dal), often served with chutney.
- Sabudana Khichdi: A popular fasting dish made with tapioca pearls, potatoes, and peanuts, ideal for breakfast.
- Chilla: A savory pancake made with gram flour and spices, often mixed with vegetables.