Healthy Breakfast Ideas That Keep You Energized All Day - Part 2

 1. Broken wheat/Dhalia pongal

A soft, comforting Pongal made with broken wheat and moong dal, giving a rich, creamy texture. 

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Ingredients:

Main:

    • Broken wheat: ¼ cup

    • Moong dal: ½ cup (makes it more dal-rich and soft)

    • Water: ~1.5 cups

    • Salt: as needed

    • Turmeric: ¼ tsp

Tempering / Tadka

    • Oil: 1–2 tsp

    • Mustard seeds: 1 tsp

    • Cumin seeds (jeera): 1 tsp

    • Black pepper: ½ tsp (whole or crushed)

    • Green or Dry red chilli: ~5 (adjust to spice level)

    • Curry leaves: a few

    • Coriander leaves: 1–2 tbsp, chopped

    • Ghee: 1–2 tsp (optional but highly recommended)

How to Make It

 1. Rinse

     • Rinse moong dal and broken wheat twice to remove excess starch and dust.

2. Prepare the Tempering

    • Heat oil in a pressure cooker.

    • Add mustard seeds → let them splutter.

    • Add jeera + black pepper → fry until aromatic.

    • Add curry leaves + chilli → fry until they change color and become crisp.

3. Add Main Ingredients

    • Add washed moong dal and broken wheat.

    • Mix well for 20–30 seconds.

4. Add Water & Spices

    • Add 1.5 cups water.

    • Add turmeric.

    • Add salt.

    • Add coriander leaves.

    • Add ghee (for flavour and softness).

5. Pressure Cook

    • Close the cooker.

    • Cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.

    • Let pressure release naturally.

6. Optional Finishing Touch

    • Add ½ tsp extra ghee before serving for aroma.

Note: Add a few slices of carrot and cucumber along with this breakfast to make it a complete meal rich in protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

You can make this delicious Pongal using Organic Tattva Moong Dal and Vedaka Dalia for a healthier, more wholesome breakfast.

2. Vegetable and Tofu Bansi Upma

A complete breakfast.

Ingredients:

Main:

    • Bansi rava: 1 cup

    • Mixed chopped vegetables: carrot, beans, green peas, cauliflower, tomato, onion

(fresh or frozen are both fine)

    • Tofu: 200 g

    • Green or red chilies: as per spice preference

    • Water: ~2 cups

Tempering / Tadka

    • Oil: 1–2 tsp

    • Mustard seeds: 1 tsp

    • Urad dal: 1 tsp

    • Ginger: ½ inch, finely chopped

    • Curry leaves: a few

    • Coriander leaves: 1–2 tbsp, chopped   

How to Make It

1. Roast the Rava

    • Dry-roast bansi rava on medium heat until it turns aromatic and lightly changes colour. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Tempering

    • Heat oil in a pan.

    • Add mustard seeds → let them splutter.

    • Add urad dal → fry until light brown.

    • Add ginger → sauté for 30 seconds.

3. Add Aromatics

    • Add onion + green/red chillies.

    • Add a pinch of salt to soften the onion.

    • Fry until onions turn transparent.

4. Add Vegetables and Tofu

    • Add all chopped vegetables and tofu.

    • Sauté for 2–3 minutes.

5. Add Water

    • Add ~2 cups water and coriander leaves.

    • Bring to a boil and cook until vegetables are semi-cooked.

6. Add Rava

    • Slowly add the roasted bansi rava, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

7. Steam & Finish

    • Close the lid and cook for 1–2 minutes on low flame.

    • Fluff gently and serve hot.

You can make this delicious upma using Vijay Bansi Rava and Briyas Tofu for a nutritious, protein-rich breakfast.