Savory Dalia Porridge: A Warm and Healthy Indian Breakfast
20 minutes
1342 reads

About Savory Dalia Porridge: A Warm and Healthy Indian Breakfast
Start your day with a burst of flavor and energy with this Savory Dalia Porridge! This quick and nutritious Indian breakfast is surprisingly light yet deeply satisfying, perfect for busy mornings.Fragrant spices dance with fresh vegetables and wholesome broken wheat (dalia), creating a warm and comforting porridge that will keep you feeling full and focused until lunchtime. Imagine the aroma of cumin and ginger mingling with the sweetness of carrots and peas.Best of all, this recipe is easily customizable. Swap in your favorite veggies for a truly personalized and healthy way to kickstart your day!
Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total20 minutes
Ingredients
Produce
- 1 cup Vegetables (such as carrots, beans, cauliflower, etc.), mixed, peas
Pantry
- ½ cup Dalia broken wheat
- 1 Tbsp Ginger-Turmeric Paste
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- 1-2 tsp Salt or to taste
Instructions
- Soak the dalia in warm water for an hour. This helps soften the grains and reduce cooking time.
- Finely chop the mixed vegetables.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ginger-turmeric paste and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until they are tender-crisp.
- Add the soaked dalia to the pan and stir well to combine with the vegetables and spices.
- Add the garam masala and salt. Stir to distribute the spices evenly.
- Serve the savory dalia porridge hot and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For a richer flavor, toast the nuts before adding them to the recipe.
- Adjust the sweetness and spices to your liking. Start with a smaller amount and gradually add more until you reach your desired taste.
- If you don't have all the spices listed, feel free to experiment with other complementary flavors like cinnamon, cardamom, or allspice.
Storage Instructions
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Video
Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 1164mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
4 Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.






Absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try it.
What a delicious idea! Thanks for sharing.
What a great recipe! Thanks for sharing.
This is delightful! Thanks for the recipe.