Try these vegan protein-rich breakfast

January 28, 2023

Protein plays an important role in maintaining our overall health. It is what helps repair and build your body’s tissues and provides the body to carry out necessary functions. You can get maximum protein from animal-based food products such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy foods. Most of these foods cannot be eaten by vegetarians and vegan, which is why people who do not eat non-vegetarian foods must look for healthy protein alternatives.

1.What is a vegan diet?

Vegan diet is based on plants such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits and foods made from plants. People following this type of diet cannot eat foods that are produced from animals including dairy products and eggs, which are some of the best sources of protein. Here are some vegan breakfast recipes.

1.Besan chilla:-

Ingredients:-

1 cup besan
¼ cup finely chopped onions
¼ cup finely chopped tomatoes
¼ cup chopped coriander leaves
½ to ⅔ tsp finely chopped green chilies
½ tsp finely chopped ginger
½ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
2 to 3 pinches turmeric powder (ground turmeric)
¼ tsp red chili powder
Water as required
salt as per taste
oil

Recipe:-

Add besan in a mixing bowl. Add water to it. Whisk the besan and water mixture continuously and give it a flowy consistency. Add all the vegetables, carom seeds, coriander leaves and salt. Whisk again and set the batter aside. Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. Pour a ladle of the batter onto the pan and spread gently. Cook it on low flame. Flip it over when one side is cooked. Cook both the sides and serve it hot.

2.Poha:-

Ingredients:

2 cups Poha
1 finely chopped onion
1/2 tsps cumin seeds
1 finely chopped green chili,
1½ tbsps peanuts
1/4 tsps turmeric powder
1½ tsps lemon juice
1/2 tbsn suga
rSalt to taste
2 tsps oil
2 tbsps finely chopped coriander leaves

Recipe:-

Rinse poha and drain water immediately. Repeat the process and set aside in a large bowl. Chop 1 medium sized onion, green chillies and some coriander leaves. Heat a pan and roast the peanuts. Pour 2 tbsp oil in the same pan, add cumin seeds, and let it crackle. Add all the vegetables and saute for 2-3 minutes. Cover the pan and let it cook for 1 minute. Next, add turmeric and softened poha and mix well. Cover and cook on low heat. Sprinkle a little water if you feel the poha is too dry. Garnish with coriander leaves and peanuts and serve

3.Moong dal dosa:-

Ingredients:

1 cup moong dal
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 inch ginger
1-2 green chilies to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice flour
1 tablespoon oil
15 ml1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
Water to blend

Recipe:-

Rinse and soak moong dal in water for around 1 hour. Drain and transfer to a grinder. Add rice flour. Add green chilli, jeera, ginger, salt and water and grind to form a smooth batter. Adjust consistency by adding water. Heat oil in a tawa. Pour a laddle full of batter and spread gently. Sprinkle a few drops of water. Cover and cook on medium flame. If your dosa is golder brown, fold and serve.

4.Chickpea omelette:-

Ingredients:

1/4 cup chickpea flour
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetables of choice
1 tablespoon oil

Receipe:-

In a mixing bowl, add chickpea flour and salt and give it a nice stir. Add water and mix until you have a smooth paste. Chop and add in the vegetables and mix again. Heat oil in a pan and add 1-2 ladles of the batter. Spread like an omelette and cook for 3-4 minutes. Once it looks cooked, serve hot!

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