So, this morning I was in a real rush, you know, the usual chaos of getting ready for work. I needed a breakfast that was both quick and wouldn’t leave me starving an hour later. I’ve been trying to eat healthier, so I thought, why not try one of those South Indian breakfast recipes I’ve heard so much about? They’re supposed to be pretty easy, right?
First, I decided to give this Idli Sambar thing a shot. I had some idli batter that I had fermented the other day – it’s just a mix of rice and lentils, nothing too fancy. I found some oil, and made it hot. I poured the batter into the idli molds. Then put them in the pot, and let them steam for about 10-15 minutes. While those were steaming, I looked for the sambar, which is basically a lentil stew. I had some leftover from the last time I made it, so I just heated that up on the stove.
- Make the batter
- Steam the idli
- Heat up the sambar
The idlis turned out pretty good, all fluffy and soft. Dipped them in the sambar, and bam, a really nice, filling breakfast. The sambar was all spicy and tangy – woke me right up!
Then there’s this other dish I tried, called Bread Upma. Super simple. I just chopped up some onions, green chilies, and curry leaves. I sauteed them in a bit of oil until the onions were all soft and golden. Then, I tossed in some bread pieces – just regular bread, nothing special – and let them soak up all those flavors. Sprinkled in a pinch of turmeric and salt, stirred it around a bit, and it was done.
- Chop onions, chilies, curry leaves
- Saute them
- Add bread, turmeric, salt
- Stir and serve
Honestly, it was so easy, it felt like cheating. And it tasted amazing! The bread gets all crispy and flavorful from the onions and spices. Definitely adding that to my quick breakfast rotation.
Experiment Result
Both of these dishes were a win. Quick, tasty, and didn’t require a ton of ingredients or effort. I’m definitely going to experiment with more South Indian recipes. They’re perfect for those crazy mornings when you need something fast but don’t want to compromise on taste or health. Plus, it’s a nice change from the usual cereal or toast. If you’re looking for an easy breakfast, give these a try. You won’t be disappointed!
