If you want to lose weight, try these no-oil breakfast ideas that can energise and fill your tummy while caring for your health.
If you want to indulge in some healthy and hearty meals for breakfast— without worrying about calories, you have arrived at the right place. Whether you want to follow a low-fat diet, aim to burn some calories, or simply prefer a light meal in the morning, start your day with these no-oil vegetarian breakfast ideas.
Take a break from the traditional semolina rava recipe and use oats to prepare a nutritious upma recipe for breakfast. Roast the oats until they become golden, and cook with finely chopped veggies like beans, carrots, bell peppers, and peas. Sprinkle a pinch of mustard seeds and turmeric for seasoning, and add some curry leaves to boost flavour.
This beloved Maharashtrian recipe is made with flattened rice poha and sauteed with green peas, onions, and turmeric. Dry roast the poha, and veggies with a tablespoon of water to skip the use of oil. You may also use vegetable broth instead of water. Add a dash of grated coconut and fresh cilantro—and for a zesty flavour, add some lemon juice.
Cracked wheat or dalia is a health-giving whole grain. Dalia makes a healthy and easy-to-make meal. It is low in cholesterol and fat, high in fibre and iron—and contains good carbs. It is often recommended by doctors for children or those recovering from sickness. It is cooked just the way khichdi (porridge) is prepared. Saute diced veggies like peas, carrots, and beans, and cook with spices like mustard seeds and cumin. Use vegetable broth or water to cook the dalia until it becomes soft.
These nutritious steamed rice cakes are a breakfast staple in the southern states of India—and this low-fat meal does not require any oil. Savour idlis with delicious coconut chutney and sambar—cooked with no or minimal oil. Add lots of veggies to your sambar to boost its health-giving properties.
Make spout salads with fresh vegetables, mung bean sprouts, and flavourful herbs and squeeze some lemon from the top. You can prepare this no-oil breakfast recipe in just five minutes, and this healthy dish is packed with nutrients. This refreshing salad has a crunchy texture and juicy flavours. You may add a dash of roasted cumin or chaat masala for a flavour boost.
Ground moong dal is used to prepare these delectable pancakes. Take soaked moong dal and blend it with ginger, coriander leaves, green chillies, and other spices to create a batter. Spread the batter on a non-stick pan and fry until it becomes golden brown. Your moong dal chilla is ready to be served with a tangy tamarind or mint chutney.
If you like traditional dosa, you must try this nutritious alternative made with ragi (finger millet). Blend finger millet flour with water, add a dash of salt and prepare a batter. Transfer the batter to a heated griddle, and cook until it becomes crisp. Pair this nutritious dosa with coconut chutney and veggie sambhar.
Dhokla is packed with healthy carbohydrates. It is made with chickpea flour and rice, which offers a healthy amount of dietary fibre, which promotes improved digestion and gut health. In addition, dhokla is packed with minerals, vitamins, potassium and iron. Since dhokla is steamed and not fried, it is a more nutritious alternative to other breakfast recipes and helps by diminishing the consumption of unhealthy fats.
Try these guilt-free, no-oil vegetarian breakfast recipes ASAP to kickstart your day!
