01/5Healthy and delicious breakfast recipes Breakfast is widely considered the most important meal of the day as it provides the body with essential nutrients and energy to start the day. Eating a healthy breakfast has been linked to improved cognitive function, better concentration, and increased productivity throughout the day. […]
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01/5Healthy and delicious breakfast recipes
Breakfast is widely considered the most important meal of the day as it provides the body with essential nutrients and energy to start the day. Eating a healthy breakfast has been linked to improved cognitive function, better concentration, and increased productivity throughout the day. Studies have also shown that people who regularly eat breakfast tend to have better overall diets, maintain a healthy weight, and have a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Skipping breakfast can lead to overeating later in the day, causing a disruption in blood sugar levels and affecting overall health. Therefore, it's crucial to make time for breakfast and choose nutrient-dense foods that will provide the body with the energy it needs to function at its best. This is why we bring you some nutritious breakfast recipes that can be easily made at home with local, and in-season ingredients. Take a look. (Images courtesy: Canva)
02/5Steamed Sprouted Salad
Ingredients required30 gms, moong sprout30 gms, chana sprout30 gms, corn kernels1 lemon 10 gms, cherry tomato 3 gms, rock salt 10 gms, red capsicum10 gms, green peas5 ml olive oil2 cabbage cups 5 gms, chia seedsMethodHere’s the detailed process to make sprouts at home. Soak the grains or legumes in water for at least 12 to 15 hours or overnight. Next morning, drain the water. Now, place the soaked grains/legumes in a wet towel cloth and sprinkle some water over the grains. Place the towel with the soaked grains in a bowl and cover it sprinkle some water on the cloth, so there is continuous moisture in the cloth. The moisture and air will help the grains/legumes sprout. The process of sprouting will take at least 12 hours. Once you notice the grains/legumes have sprouted, and wash it properly. Keep the sprouts dry. Now, once the sprouts are ready, steam them for 5 minutes. Then, let them cool for 20 minutes. Add seasonings, rock salt, olive oil, and lemon juice to these steamed sprouts and mix well. Place sprouts in cabbage cups and garnish with cherry tomatoes and cilantro. Serve cold.
03/5Vegetable Oats Pancake
Ingredients required60 gms, oats flour30 gms, barley flour 20 gms, broccoli10 gms, mushroom10 gms,green peasSalt to taste15 gms, breakfast sugar10 gms, yoghurt 2 cups, water60 ml, olive oil MethodFirst, make oats flour. For the same, grind rolled oats until smooth powder and the oats flour is ready to use. Take oats and barley flour in a large bowl, and add milk, salt, sugar, yoghurt to it. Use a whisker and make a smooth batter. Ensure that no lumps are there in the batter.Now, heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Take a ladle full of the batter and spread in a small circle and add steamed vegetable on top. Cover with a lid and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom layer is golden brown. Flip it on another side and cook again for 2-3 minutes and enjoy with your favourite sauces.
04/5Fruits, Chia and Homemade Granola
Ingredients required4 tbsps, hung curd2 tbsps, mixed berries 2 tsps, chia seeds (soaked in water overnight)4 tbsps, honey granola 3 tbsp seasonal fruits (chopped)MethodFirst, make the honey granola. For the same, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Mix about 4 tbsps of oats, 1 tbsp nuts, 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder, and 1 tsp vanilla essence along with honey and oil. Then spread the mixture on the baking sheet, brush the bottom with oil, and bake for 10 minutes. Then take it out of the oven and stir well. Transfer to an airtight container and use as and when required.Now, take a mixing bowl and add hung curd along with mixed berries. Whisk them well until the yoghurt and berries are mixed completely. Now, in a glass, put the curd mix followed by soaked chia seeds and top with some honey granola, and chopped fruits. Garnish with some mint sprigs and enjoy cold.
05/5Super five bowl
Ingredients 10 gms, mixed berries20 gms, roasted oats20 gms, curd5 gms, black sesame seeds30 gms, sprouts moong daalMethodTake a glass and add the washed berries at the bottom. Afterwards, top the same with roasted oats, curd, black sesame seeds, and moong daal sprouts in the same order. Enjoy with multi grain toast bread.Recipes by: Chef Tenzin Losel, Corporate Chef, Mosaic Hotels
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