Apr 30, 2024, 12:08 PM IST

8 Indian breakfast made from lentils 

Deepika Shakya

Here are eight Indian breakfast dishes made from lentils

A delicious flatbread stuffed with seasoned lentil paste, cooked on a griddle until golden brown.

Dal Paratha

A pancake made from ground moong dal (split green gram) batter, mixed with spices

Moong Dal Cheela

 A crispy, thin pancake made from fermented masoor dal (red lentil) batter, similar to traditional dosas.

Masoor Dal Dosa

A popular breakfast dish made from flattened rice (poha) and cooked with seasoned chana dal (split chickpeas).

Chana Dal Poha

A steamed savory cake made from fermented moong dal (split green gram) batter, seasoned with spices and herbs.

Moong Dal Dhokla

A thick, savory pancake made from a batter of ground urad dal (black gram) and rice, fermented overnight.

Uttapam

Soft, fluffy steamed cakes made from a fermented batter of ground urad dal (black gram) and rice

Dal Idli

Crispy lentil fritters (vadas) soaked in tangy and spicy sambhar, a flavorful lentil-based stew with vegetables.

Sambhar Vada