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India’s breakfast culture is as diverse as its geography, with each state offering a unique dish that reflects local traditions, ingredients, and culinary heritage. From the snow-clad Himalayas to the coastal plains of the south, breakfast in India is not just the first meal of the day but an experience that tells the story of its people and their way of life.
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News18•25-01-2026, 08:00

From Parathas to Appam: India's Diverse Breakfast Traditions Unveiled

  • •India's breakfast culture is incredibly diverse, with each state offering unique dishes reflecting local traditions and ingredients.
  • •Northern India features hearty breakfasts like Punjab's stuffed parathas and Kashmir's noon chai with girda.
  • •Eastern states like West Bengal enjoy luchis with aloo dum, while the Northeast (Assam) has rice-based pithas.
  • •Western India offers light yet satisfying options such as Maharashtra's poha and Gujarat's versatile theplas.
  • •Southern states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala showcase fermented dishes like idli, dosa, and appam with stew, emphasizing protein and digestion.

Why It Matters: India's breakfast landscape is a rich tapestry of regional flavors, ingredients, and culinary heritage.

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