Wholesome & Quick Indian Breakfast and Snacks to Try Today

Breakfast is the most significant meal of the day, but with hectic mornings, it is not always easy to make time to have a tasty and nutritious meal. Snacks, however, are ideal for fulfilling those hunger pangs at mid-day or late evening cravings. But why must quick meals be dull? With a bit of imagination, you can relish tasty, exciting, and simple-to-prepare Indian breakfasts and snacks that take mere minutes to make.
No matter whether you have a taste for crispy, cheesy, spicy, or protein-loaded foods, there's something here for all. You can make a basic dosa a stuffed roll and a plain Maggi take a South Indian flavor with coconut and curry leaves. For those craving crunch, potato cheese balls are perfect, but moong dal chilla tacos are the healthier, protein-rich choice.

These instant recipes are ideal for professional people, students, or people who enjoy cooking good food and don't wish to spend lots of time inside the kitchen. With easily sourced ingredients from your preferred online Indian grocery store, you can instantly prepare these innovative dishes.

Planning to revolutionize your breakfast as well as snacking routine? Let's investigate some tasty as well as no-fuss recipes that will put some excitement to your mornings as well as mid-morning/snooze/afternoon/break snacking!

Paneer Tikka Sandwich – A Spicy & Cheesy Delight! 

Love the smoky taste of paneer tikka? Take a bite out of this Paneer Tikka Sandwich, an easy and mouthwatering marriage of Indian spices and a toasted sandwich. Breaktime or an after-dinner snack, either way, it's a treat for the cheese and protein lovers!

How to Make Paneer Tikka Sandwich (10 Minutes)  

Ingredients:

• 4 bread slices

• ½ cup paneer cubes

• 2 tbsp thick curd

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp chaat masala

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp chopped onions & capsicum

• Cheese slices (optional)

 Instructions:

1. Marinate Paneer: Combine paneer cubes with curd, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, chaat masala, and ginger-garlic paste. Keep aside for 5 minutes.

2. Sauté Paneer: Pan-fry a pan, add butter, and fry the paneer marinated for 2-3 minutes until brown.

3. Assemble the Sandwich: Put paneer, onions, capsicum, and a cheese slice in between two bread slices.

4. Toast & Serve: Grill or toast until crispy and golden brown. Serve hot with mint chutney!

Relish this spicy, cheesy, and comforting Paneer Tikka Sandwich in just minutes!

Masala Maggi with a South Indian Twist – A Spicy & Flavorful Upgrade! 

Love Maggi but want to try something new? This Masala Maggi with a South Indian Twist adds a burst of flavors with curry leaves, coconut, and mustard seeds. It’s a quick, spicy, and comforting meal that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or late-night cravings!

How to Make Masala Maggi with a South Indian Twist (5 Minutes)  

Ingredients:

• 1 pack Maggi noodles

• 1 tsp oil

• ½ tsp mustard seeds

• 1 sprig curry leaves

• 1 green chili (chopped)

• 2 tbsp grated coconut

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• 1 small onion (chopped)

• ½ tomato (chopped)

• 1½ cups water

 Instructions:

1. Temper the Spices: Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chili. Let them splutter.

2. Sauté Veggies & Coconut: Add onions and tomatoes, sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in grated coconut, turmeric, and chili powder.

3. Cook the Maggi: Pour water, add Maggi noodles and tastemaker. Cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.

4. Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with more coconut or coriander and serve hot!

This flavor-packed Masala Maggi is the perfect quick-fix meal with a South Indian twist!

Dosa Wraps – A Crispy & Flavorful Fusion! 

Why just eat dosas in plain old dosa format when you could turn them into yummy wraps instead? These Dosa Wraps are an innovative idea, packed with savory stuffings such as hot paneer, scrambled egg, or just about any veggie combination you prefer. Just what you need for a breakfast-on-the-run, a between-meal pick-me-up, or even for a light, low-mess dinner!

How to Make Dosa Wraps (10 Minutes)  

Ingredients:

• 2 dosa batter ladles

• ½ cup paneer (crumbled) or scrambled eggs

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp chaat masala

• 1 small onion (chopped)

• ¼ capsicum (chopped)

• 1 tbsp oil or butter

• 2 tbsp green chutney

 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling: Use oil in a pan, fry onions and capsicum. Mix paneer (or scrambled eggs), turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and chaat masala. Fry for 2 minutes.

2. Prepare the Dosa: Warm a tawa, pour in a ladle of dosa batter, and spread it thin. Fry until crispy.

3. Roll Up the Wrap: Apply green chutney to the dosa, fill with spicy stuffing, and roll up tightly.

4. Serve & Enjoy: Cut in half and serve with ketchup or additional chutney!
   

These spicy, crunchy, and high-protein dosa wraps should not be missed for a lightning-fast and yummy meal!

Crispy Potato Cheese Balls – A Crunchy & Cheesy Delight! 

Hunger for a crunchy, cheesy, and tasty snack? These Crispy Potato Cheese Balls are just the right bite-sized snack, filled with mashed potatoes, gooey cheese, and aromatic spices. With their crunchy golden crust and cheesy soft center, they are an unbeatable snack to munch on any time of the day. Have them with ketchup or chutney for a wonderful experience!

How to Make Crispy Potato Cheese Balls (15 Minutes)  

Ingredients:

• 2 medium potatoes (boiled & mashed)

• ½ cup grated cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp chaat masala

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp cornflour

• 2 tbsp bread crumbs (for coating)

• ½ cup water (for batter)

• Oil for frying

 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, grated cheese, turmeric, chili powder, chaat masala, black pepper, and cornflour. Make small balls.

2. Crispness Coat: Mix a thin batter with water and a small amount of cornflour. Toss the balls in the batter, then bread them.

3. Fry Until Golden: Warm oil in a pan and deep-fry the balls until golden and crispy.

4. Serve & Enjoy: Drain excess oil and serve hot with ketchup or spicy mayo!

These cheesy, crispy, and delicious potato cheese balls are a snack enthusiast's dream!

Stuffed Moong Dal Chilla Tacos – A Healthy & Tasty Twist! 

Seeking a nutritious, protein-rich, and tasty snack? Stuffed Moong Dal Chilla Tacos are the ideal combination of nutrition and taste. Preparing lentil pancakes and filling them with a spicy mixture, this recipe is a healthy and fast meal for breakfast or snack time. What's more, it's gluten-free and really easy on the stomach!

How to Make Stuffed Moong Dal Chilla Tacos (12 Minutes)  

Ingredients:

For the Chilla (Taco Shell):

• 1 cup moong dal (soaked & blended)

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp cumin powder

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp chopped coriander

• ½ cup water (to adjust batter consistency)

For the Filling:

• ½ cup paneer (crumbled) or mixed veggies

• ¼ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp chaat masala

• 1 small onion (chopped)

• 1 tbsp green chutney

1. Prepare the Chilla: Warm a tawa, add a ladle of moong dal batter, and spread it as a dosa. Cook golden and crispy.

2. Prepare the Filling: Take a bowl and mix crumbled paneer (or vegetables) with chaat masala, garam masala, and chopped onions.

3. Prepare the Taco: Apply a green chutney on the chilla, insert the filling, and roll like a taco.

4. Serve & Enjoy: Sprinkle with coriander and serve hot with chutney or yogurt dip!

These crispy yet soft, flavorful moong dal chilla tacos are an ideal combination of taste and health!

With these speedy and innovative Indian breakfast and snack recipes, you can have great meals without investing hours in the kitchen. From a crispy Paneer Tikka Sandwich to a spicy Masala Maggi or a nutritious Moong Dal Chilla Taco, these recipes bring taste, convenience, and thrill to your routine. Ideal for hectic mornings or evening pangs, they are simple to make with easily available ingredients from your nearby Indian grocery store.

Give these easy but delicious foods a try and spice up your meals! Got a go-to quick recipe? Post it in the comments!