I know family comes first, but shouldn’t that mean after breakfast?”- Jeff Lindsay

Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper. That is a very famous proverb that we all are familiar with. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It sets the mood and gives you energy for the rest of the day. When you are on a vacation with your loved ones over the weekend or spending quality time with your partner at a hotel nearby, you look forward to having a good healthy breakfast the first thing in the morning. Whether you are staying in a couple-friendly hotel or hotels on a 24 hourly check in, they all have got excellent services regarding serving a delicious, healthy, and scrumptious breakfast buffet. These buffets are loaded with varieties from Indian to International cuisines. India has a diverse culture in the matter of food, costume, language, and traditions. Even when it come to breakfast there are unique options available state wise which is a must-try if you are visiting a specific state. Each one is different from the other in the matter of taste, ingredients, local influence, and cooking style. If you are passionate about food, then going for a food journey to discover the different breakfasts in India will be a very exciting thing to do. Here, we have got 20 best breakfast dishes from different states of India which are worth trying.

1-Sattu paratha and Litti Chokha Bihar

If you are in the state of Bihar, then the lentil stuffed paranthas and litti are the musts to have. It is available very easily around the hotels in Patna in Bihar. Sattu is mostly toasted ground barley grains that are ground and mixed with salt and spices and stuffed into bread. Litti is made into a ball form and baked. A visit to Bihar is not successful without this delicious and lip-smacking breakfast.

2-Sabudana khichdi, Maharashtra

If you are on a trip to Mumbai then some dishes like Vada Pao, Misal Pao, etc. are a must to have. But one particular dish is very much preferred for the breakfast by the entire Maharashtra that is Sabu dana Khichdi. Prepared with sago seeds, veggies, and some spices, this dish is one of the healthiest breakfast one can have. If you book a hotel in Mumbai, you will surely get this dish in the breakfast buffet.

3-Dhokla, Gujarat

This savory and sweet lentil dish is not just only famous in the state of Gujarat but is a well-known breakfast dish in entire India. Khaman Dhokla is prepared from soaked and freshly grounded gram lentil or gram flour. If you are on a trip to Gujarat, then along with Dhokla, Fafda, Khanduri, Locho are a must-have. It is one of the most delicious yet healthy breakfast dishes one can have at you breakfast buffet at hotel in Ahmedabad

4-Puttu, Kerala

It is a common notion that entire South India serves Idli, Dosa, and Vada for breakfast but it is high time we should see beyond this stereotype. Kerala, in particular, serves this delicious dish prepared with rice or buckwheat flour and coconut called Puttu which is delicious and healthy. It is very commonly eaten in all households with Meen curry or Kadala Curry. The breakfast buffet in any hotel in Kochi will serve you this dish with much pride. There are other popular dishes such as Appams, Idiyappams, and Kozhukkta which are also eaten during breakfast.

5-Lucchi aloo dum, west Bengal

A trip to Kolkata is not complete without a heartwarming breakfast of Lucchi and Aloo Dum. A grand breakfast buffet at a hotel in Kolkata will have a fluffy hot Lucchi (made with maida) with spicy potato curry at the side to gorge into. It is a must-have delicacy while you are in the city of joy. Many couples who are passionate about food visit and stay at a couple friendly hotel in Kolkata to enjoy delicious food including Lucchi and Aloodum.

6-Dahibara aloo dum, Odisha

Anyone who has visited the state, must not have returned without having a taste of this delicious breakfast. The black gram vadas are dipped in spicy curd mix and topped with potato curry, roasted cumin, dry red chillis, onion, and some crisps is the most loved dish in the state. The state even dedicated a day towards this dish called “Dahibada aloo dum” day. Many hotels in Bhubaneswar serve this dish during the breakfast buffet

7-Dal Bati Churma, Rajasthan

This lentil and hard wheat rolls dipped in clarified butter with sweet churma on the side are one of the most popular dishes in the state of Rajasthan. It is widely eaten during breakfast. A trip to this royal destination is not complete without having this delicious and aromatic breakfast at a hotel in Jaipur. Apart from this, they serve Kachori and Gatte ki khichdi for breakfast as well.

8-Idli, dosa and vada, Tamil Nadu

Talk about breakfast while you are on a trip to Chennai and you get the famous Idli, dosa, and Vada. Whenever you are on a vacation with your partner to Tamil Nadu and staying at a couple friendly hotel in Chennai, one thing everyone looks forward to is the delicious breakfast buffet consisting of different kinds of dosas, masala vada, and idli, Pongal. They are not just famous in India but is well known worldwide. Made with a batter of rice, fermented black lentils, and some spiced filling, they are the healthiest breakfast you can ask for.

9-Rice Bhakri, Goa

Situated on the western coast, the cuisine of Goa is influenced by Portuguese, Konkan, and Marathi cuisines. Rice bhakri is one of the most common breakfasts of the Goan people which is mostly a Konkan dish. It is a flatbread made with rice and is served with Pitla (Gram flour stew) and onions.

10-Momos, Sikkim

Influenced by the Tibetan cuisine, the most famous breakfast in Sikkim is Momos. Though it is available throughout the entire day having hot momos on a chilly morning has a feel of its own.

11-Chole and Kulche, Punjab

Mouthwatering masala Kulcha (bread) with a dollop of white butter on it and spicy chickpea curry on the side is one of the most mouthwatering and soul-fulfilling breakfast you can have while you are on a trip to Punjab. It is a wholesome breakfast that will keep you full for a very long time for the day.

12-Neer Dosa, Karnataka

If you are having breakfast at a hotel in Bangalore, you will get lots of options in Dosas and idlis but there is one particular dish that is authentic to Karnataka that is Neer Dosa. It is a delectable breakfast which is also very light and healthy. Made with rice batter, this dish is served with sambar and chutney on the side.

13-Jalebi and Poha, Madhya Pradesh

If you are in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, or any other city in the state of Madhya Pradesh early in the morning, then you will get the sweet aroma of hot jalebis across the streets. A combination of hot Poha (dried flattened rice dish) with sweet jalebis is widely eaten during breakfast in this state and is one of the healthiest breakfast known. If you are on a trip to the state and staying at a hotel in Bhopal, then this breakfast is a must have. Apart from Poha, there are other mouthwatering delicacies which you must try if you are visiting Madhya Pradesh.

14-Pesarattu Upma, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana

Hyderabad is famous for its history and delicious biryani but little did anyone knows that it is even famous for its lip-smacking breakfasts like Pesarattu Upma, Osmania biscuits with Irani chai. If you are staying at a hotel in Hyderabad, make sure to ask for these amazing dishes at your breakfast table.

15-Muthiya, Chattisgarh

Chattisgarh also offers a quite good number of delicious breakfast dishes but the most popular among them is Muthiya. These are steamed rice rolls in a white sauce usually served with mint chutney.

16-Bedai and sabzi, UP

Lucknow Is famous for all kinds of kebabs and biryani dishes but if you talk about breakfast, then nothing can beat Bedai with aloo ki sabzi. Bedai is a kind of fried bread like Puri with potato curry on the side.

17-Bhature, Himachal Pradesh

Deep-fried fermented wheat flour called Bhature with some black peas curry and salad on the side is one of the most likely served breakfast in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

18-Besan ki  Masala Roti, Haryana

If you are visiting Haryana, then you will get lots of options for hot aromatic stuffed Paranthas at the breakfast buffet in the hotel. The most common breakfast that you might get is besan ki, Masala Roti. It is a flatbread made from gram flour stuffed with mixed spices.

19-Khura, Arunachal Pradesh

Khura is a pancake made from buckwheat that the most served as a breakfast at Arunachal Pradesh.

20-Gahat ki Daal, Uttarakhand

Black soya bean and Gahat ki daal are one of the traditional breakfast in the state of Uttarakhand. Apart from these, it is also famous for some hot paranthas that are eaten during breakfast.

With so many options in the breakfast, India is indeed a true foodie’s heaven. Exploring different states of India for breakfast by going on a FOOD TRIP is worth it. You can always book hotels on an hourly basis and enjoy the trip to the maximum. As said by Rober A. Heinlein,

“One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast.”