10 Delicious Gujarati Breakfast Recipes to Kickstart Your Day

Who doesn’t like a tasty and healthy breakfast, right? And when it comes to Gujarati breakfast, it is all about flavours that tantalise your taste buds and fuel your day with a burst of energy. From the humble street food to traditional home-cooked fare, there’s something for everyone when it comes to Gujarati Breakfast.

Plus, you can store your food to have them later on in airtight plastic containers as well. These recipes are a testament to Gujarat’s culinary richness as each dish carries its own story, passed down through generations, offering comfort and nostalgia with every mouthful.

To help you on your culinary journey we have come up with ten mouth-watering Gujarati breakfast recipes that will Kickstart your day with vibrant flavours and a satisfied tummy.

Top 10 Gujarati Breakfast Recipes

Gujarati breakfast is a symphony of flavours, textures, and spices that will energise your morning and put a smile on your face. From the streets of Gujarat to traditional home-cooked fare. Here are ten Gujarati breakfast recipes to tantalise your taste buds.

1. Dhokla

Dhokla is one of the most iconic Gujarati snack items that double as a wholesome breakfast option. Made from fermented chickpea batter, Dhokla is a healthy, protein-packed breakfast option that can be topped with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a hint of green chillies for that irresistible tang.

How to make Dhokla

• In a mixing bowl, mix besan, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and water to
  form a smooth batter.
• Add Eno and mix quickly.
• Pour the batter into a greased steamer tray and steam for
  15-20 minutes until cooked.
• For tempering, heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,
  cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies.
• Pour this tempering over the steamed Dhokla.
• Cut into squares and serve with green chutney.

2. Thepla

Thepla is a versatile, thin flatbread made from whole wheat flour, fenugreek leaves, and a variety of spices. It tastes wonderful when paired with yoghurt or pickles and blends into your mouth as a meal that is both light and satisfying.

How to make the perfect Thepla 

• In a bowl, mix flour, methi leaves, spices, sesame seeds, and yoghurt. Add water and knead into a soft dough.
• Roll small balls of dough and flatten them into thin discs.
• Heat a tawa (griddle) and cook Thepla, applying oil on both sides until golden brown.
• Serve with yoghurt or pickle.

3. Handvo

Handvo is a classic Gujarati food recipe which is a savoury cake made from rice and lentil batter, loaded with grated vegetables like bottle gourd. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, this is an excellent dish for breakfast or for brunch.

How to make Handvo

• Soak rice and dals together for 6 hours. Grind into a coarse batter.
• Add dudhi, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, turmeric, salt, and baking soda to the batter.
• Take oil from the oil dispenser, heat it in a pan, add mustard seeds and sesame seeds, and pour the batter into the pan.
• Cook on low heat, covered, until the Handvo turns golden and crisp on both sides.
• Slice and serve on a plate with chutney.

(Note: You can also store Theplas in a casserole to enjoy its taste later on) 

4. Fafda-Jalebi

Nothing makes mornings better than the first taste of Fafda and Jalebi when it falls on your tongue. The crunchy Fafda paired with the sticky sweetness of jalebi, topped with a side of tangy kadhi, is the ultimate combination for a healthy and tasty Gujarati breakfast.

How to make Fafda

• For Fafda, mix besan, ajwain, turmeric, clove, salt, and water to form a stiff dough. Roll into thin strips and fry until crispy.
• For jalebi, prepare a batter with flour, yogurt, and baking powder. Let it ferment for 4-5 hours.
• Make a sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water. Add saffron for flavour.
• Heat ghee, pour the batter into a piping bag, and shape jalebis in the oil. Fry and immediately dip in syrup.
• Serve the Fafda with jalebi for a savoury-sweet treat.

5. Sev Khamani

Khaman is the fluffier, tangier version of Dhokla. It is soft, moist, and packed with flavours of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies. The best part is, you can easily store Khaman in airtight containers to enjoy its taste whenever you feel like it.

How to make Sev Khamani

• Crumble Khaman. Heat oil, add cumin seeds, sugar, and Khaman crumbles.
• Cook for a few minutes.
• Top with sev and fresh coriander.

6. Khandvi

Khandvi is an irresistible Gujarati breakfast item that is as fun to eat as it is to make. These thin, rolled-up layers of gram flour are seasoned with mustard seeds and sesame.

How to make the best Khandvi 

• Mix besan, yoghurt, water, turmeric, and salt to make a smooth batter.
• Cook over low heat until thickened. Spread thinly and roll.
• Temper with mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and curry leaves.

7. Poha

Poha is a unique Gujarati nashta which is simple yet flavourful. Made from flattened rice, potatoes, mustard seeds, and turmeric, it is light on the stomach but full of flavours, which makes it a great start to the day. A sprinkle of fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice make it even more delicious.

How to make Poha

• Rinse Poha and drain the water.
• Heat oil in a pan; add mustard and cumin seeds. When they splutter, add green chillies, onion, and potatoes.
• Once the potatoes are cooked, add turmeric, sugar, and salt.
• Add Poha and mix gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander and lemon juice before serving.

8. Dabeli

Dabeli is a spicy, tangy, and sweet Gujarati breakfast item which is essentially a spicy potato filling stuffed in a bun, garnished with pomegranate seeds, sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles), and peanuts. This vibrant nashta is a delightful way to start your day on a high-energy note.

How to make the perfect Dabeli 

• Heat oil in a pan, add mashed potatoes and Dabeli masala and mix well.
• Add tamarind chutney, roasted peanuts, and pomegranate seeds.
• Slice pav buns on a chopping board and toast them with butter.
• Fill the buns with the potato mixture, top with sev, and serve.

9. Doodhpak with Puri

This sweet Gujarati breakfast treat is pure indulgence. Doodhpack is a rich, creamy rice pudding flavoured with saffron, cardamom, and topped with nuts. You can pair it up with freshly fried puris for a royal breakfast experience.

How to make the perfect Doodhpack and Puri recipe

• Boil milk in a pan, add soaked rice, and cook until the rice is soft.
• Add sugar, cardamom, and saffron, and cook until thickened.
• For Puris, knead the flour with water to make a dough. Roll out small puris, deep-fry until golden and store them in a casserole.
• Serve the Puris with chilled doodhpak.

10. Khakhra

Khakra is a crispy, cracker-like breakfast option made from whole wheat flour, methi, or jeera. It is light, healthy, and perfect for munching on with a side of pickle or yoghurt. It is a great alternative to heavy breakfast and keeps you energised throughout the day.

How to make Khakhra

• Mix flour, ajwain, cumin seeds, oil, and salt in a bowl. Add water and knead into a dough.
• Roll out the dough into thin discs.
• Heat a tawa and cook each disc on low heat, pressing with a cloth to make it crispy.
• Serve with chutney or pickles.

Conclusion

Next time whenever you are planning for a good breakfast, choose from the ten delicious dishes given above. Whether you prefer something light like khandvi or tangy like Dabeli, either way, you are in for a tasty treat.

These food items are such that they can be easily stored in airtight and microwave-safe containers for which you can go through the products on our website and select a few that will keep your delicious treats intact and fresh.

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