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Published 20:26 IST, October 28th 2019

3 Healthy & Tasty South Indian breakfast dishes you must try

South Indian dishes are famous in India for being healthy & yet very tasty because of which they are popular breakfast options; here are three dishes to try

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is the first meal after an overnight fasting period. According to reports, getting the right nutrition in the morning helps stay active throughout the day. It helps in maintaining weight. Since breakfast is the first meal of the day, it is essential that it is healthy. And nothing is healthier than homemade food.

South Indian dishes are not only tasty but are also very healthy. They use rice, pulses, coconut in most of their dishes. Which ensures a lot of carbohydrates, fibre and protein. If you are a south Indian food fan, then here is a list of three easy to cook south Indian dishes for you.

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1)     Idli

Idli is a type of savoury rice cake which makes a great breakfast dish. They are steamed, puffy and delicious. No oil is used in making them. They are easy to make. They are served with sambhar, which is again made of dal and vegetables. It can also be served with chutney or both. Hence, they are one of the healthiest breakfast options.

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2)     Dosa

Dosa is a breakfast option that is a treat for your taste buds. It is an excellent source of carbohydrates, proteins, and fibre. Dosa is prepared from a batter of rice and dal. Rice can be replaced with oats or rawa. Since dosa is prepared with fermented batter it is easy for the body to assimilate and digest it. Dosa can be stuffed with potatoes, onions and many other vegetables. It can be served with sambhar or chutney.

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3)     Uttapam

Uttapam is yet another tasty south Indian breakfast option. It is just like pancakes with toppings. Uttapam is made from dosa batter. It contains some amount of fat as well. The topping for Uttapam generally consists of tomatoes, capsicums, onions, chillies, beans, etc. It can be served with chutney.

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