10 easy and tasty Gujarati breakfasts to kick start your day

Gujarati breakfast is a delightful symphony of flavors, embodying the rich culinary heritage of Gujarat. The Gujarati concept of ‘farsan' or ‘namkeen' finds its way into breakfast too. Many of the recipes listed below are not just breakfasts but can also double as evening snacks accompanied with a hot cup of tea.

Dhokla: Prepare a batter of fermented rice and chickpea flour, steam it until fluffy, and temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Khandvi: Blend gram flour with yogurt, cook the mixture to a smooth consistency, spread it thin, roll it, and cut into bite-sized rolls.

Poha: Saute flattened rice with mustard seeds, turmeric, and curry leaves, adding peanuts and garnishing with coriander.

Thepla: Knead whole wheat flour with spices, fenugreek leaves, and yogurt; roll into flatbreads and cook on a griddle.

Handvo: Combine rice, lentils, and yogurt to make a fermented batter, add vegetables, and bake into a savory cake.

Muthiya: Mix chickpea flour and spices, form into shapes of your liking, steam, and then sauté with mustard seeds and sesame seeds.

Fafda: Create a dough using gram flour and spices, roll into thin strips, and deep-fry until crisp; serve with chutney.

Gujarati Khichdi: Cook rice and lentils together, temper with ghee, cumin seeds, and asafoetida, and serve with yogurt.

Sev Khamani: Steam split chickpeas, mash them, and sauté with mustard seeds, green chilies, and garnish with sev.

Gujarati Dal: Cook pigeon peas with spices, add a tadka of mustard seeds and curry leaves, and serve with rice or roti.