Breakfast Ideas: 6 dal-based healthy breakfast

By Nancy TiwariFirst Published May 11, 2024, 10:55 AM IST
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Incorporate dal into your breakfast to enhance your protein intake. Try these savory, protein-rich breakfasts, including Moong Dal Toast, Urad Dal Appe, and Green Moong Cutlet.
 

Dal is a mainstay of the Indian diet. The term is used to designate not just to various pulses, but also to traditional cuisines created with them. Common varieties include toor dal, moong dal, chana dal, urad dal, and masoor dal. These pulses are often prepared in a specific manner to be served for lunch or dinner, usually with rice, rotis, parathas, puris, and so on. 

However, you can incorporate them into your breakfast. Doing so has numerous benefits, including adding variety to your meals. 

Here are some of the best recipes you can try for your breakfast: 

1. Moong Dal Toast: 
Many of us enjoy eating bread for breakfast. Rather than smearing it with butter or jam, why not make your style of toast? Presenting boiling moong dal toast, a tasty and protein-rich delicacy that you will enjoy. Yellow moong dal is used to make this toast. It is better to avoid white bread because it contains very little nutritional value. Instead, choose freshly baked brown bread, multigrain bread, millet bread, or another healthier option.

2. Urad Dal Appe:
You'll enjoy appe, another South Indian staple. They provide a vast variety of tasty selections.  You can add oats to the traditional urad dal appe as well for a more enhanced taste. 

3. Toor Dal Paratha: 
In only a few minutes, you can make a nutritious and delicious dal paratha. This is an excellent way to not only use up leftovers but also incorporate more protein into your breakfast. These dal parathas also make excellent tiffin fare. 

4. Chana Dal Dhokla: 
Dhokla, a spongy and tasty Gujarati delicacy, is an excellent choice for breakfast or snack time. You may add a healthful dal twist by preparing the base using chana dal. Dhokla, which is steamed rather than fried, can be a light but tasty complement to your morning meal. 

5. Moong Dal Dosa: 
South Indian cuisine is popular for breakfast. Instead of traditional high-carb idlis and dosas, try dal idlis and dosa. You can prepare the batter with moong dal. Moong dal dosa is a great dish to pair with sambar or chutney.

6. Green Moong Cutlet: 
Many homemade snacks, such as cutlets, pakodas, and samosas, are frequently served at our breakfast table. If you want a healthful choice with less oil, try a green moong cutlet. This healthy delicacy can be pan-fried, air-fried, or baked. Pair it with some refreshing green chutney to start your day on a flavorful note. 

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