Wheat Rawa Vegetable Upma is a comforting, savory dish where wheat rawa is toasted with spices, dals, and veggies, then simmered with boiling water until fluffy and absorbed.
Breakfast
Explore a wide collection of traditional and easy South Indian breakfast recipes, including soft idli, crispy dosai, pongal, adai, upma, uthappam, idiyappam, semiya, and healthy millet or oats-based dishes. These vegetarian breakfast recipes include everyday Tamil favorites, quick tiffin ideas, fermented batter recipes, lunch box options, and comforting dishes served with chutney, sambar, or milagai podi.
Godhumai Rawa (Cracked Wheat) Idli
Cracked wheat is full of iron, protein, and calcium. It has many health benefits. It is called Godhumai Rawa in Tamil and Dalia in Hindi.
Idiyappam flour
A simple and quick method for making idiyappam flour
Tomato Semiya (Vermicelli)
Tomato Semiya (Vermicelli) is a quick, spicy stir-fry where cooked vermicelli is tossed with mashed tomatoes, onions, garlic, and tempered spices. Garnish with fried cashews for a crunchy finish.
Semiya Pongal
This breakfast dish is made with Vermicelli (Semiya) and served with Gosthu or coconut Chutney.
Ragi Kazhi
This kazhi is non sticky and ideal breakfast for the summer season. Serve with curd, Pearl Onion and green chillies.
Lemon Semiya (Vermicelli)
Lemon Semiya (Vermicelli) is a bright, tangy stir-fried vermicelli tossed with tempered mustard, dals, peanuts, and sautéed veggies. Finish with fresh lemon juice and coriander for a quick, zesty meal.
Kara Puttu
Kara Puttu is a zesty, savory dish made by soaking puttu flour with hot water, then tossing it with a mustard-dal tempering, onions, chillies, curry leaves, and lemon juice.
Thinai Dosai
Thinai Dosai or Foxtail Millet Dosa, is a nutritious and gluten-free variation of traditional dosa. This pairs well with onion chutney.
Kadalai Maavu Dosai
Kadalai Maavu Dosai is a quick besan dosa made by mixing spices into a smooth batter, spreading it rava-dosa style, then topping with onion and tomato. Cook until crisp and serve with chutney.
Tomato Dosai
Experience the crispy and savory delight of tomato dosai, a beloved South Indian dish bursting with flavor and perfect for any time of day.
Puttu Payaru
Puttu Payaru, a common breakfast in Kerala is prepared with specially processed puttu (rice) flour and served with kadala curry, papad and bananas