Fuel your morning: 4 nutritious millet recipes for a healthy breakfast

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Published on Jun 12, 2024 10:03 am IST

Kickstart your day with nutritious millet! These healthy breakfast recipes will keep you energised and satisfied, combining taste and wellness in every bite.

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Millet is a versatile, nutrient-rich grain often used in healthy diets. It's gluten-free, high in fiber, and rich in essential minerals like magnesium and phosphorus. These healthy and hearty breakfast recipes shared by Dr Dimple Jangda, Ayurveda & Gut Health Coach in her recent Instagram post provide a balanced mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber to keep you full and energised throughout the day.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 12, 2024 10:03 am IST

Millet is a versatile, nutrient-rich grain often used in healthy diets. It's gluten-free, high in fiber, and rich in essential minerals like magnesium and phosphorus. These healthy and hearty breakfast recipes shared by Dr Dimple Jangda, Ayurveda & Gut Health Coach in her recent Instagram post provide a balanced mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber to keep you full and energised throughout the day.(Pexels)

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Millet Breakfast Bowl: Mix cooked millet with sautéed vegetables and cooked beans or lentils. Season with herbs and spices.(Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 12, 2024 10:03 am IST

Millet Breakfast Bowl: Mix cooked millet with sautéed vegetables and cooked beans or lentils. Season with herbs and spices.(Pinterest)

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Millet Porridge: Cook millet grains (such as foxtail millet or pearl millet) with water. Add sweeteners like honey. Sprinkle with nuts and seeds for added protein.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 12, 2024 10:03 am IST

Millet Porridge: Cook millet grains (such as foxtail millet or pearl millet) with water. Add sweeteners like honey. Sprinkle with nuts and seeds for added protein.(Unsplash)

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Millet upma: Sauté mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chopped vegetables like carrots, peas, and bell peppers. Add cooked millet and season with salt, turmeric, and other spices. Garnish with cilantro.(Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Millet upma: Sauté mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chopped vegetables like carrots, peas, and bell peppers. Add cooked millet and season with salt, turmeric, and other spices. Garnish with cilantro.(Pinterest)

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Millet Idli or Dosa: Ferment finger millet overnight with a little urad dal. Use the fermented batter to make idlis or dosas. Serve with healthy coconut chutney.(Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 12, 2024 10:03 am IST

Millet Idli or Dosa: Ferment finger millet overnight with a little urad dal. Use the fermented batter to make idlis or dosas. Serve with healthy coconut chutney.(Pinterest)

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Ensure millet is thoroughly rinsed to remove any debris and bitter compounds. For optimal digestion, consider soaking millet before cooking to reduce anti-nutrients like phytic acid.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 12, 2024 10:03 am IST

Ensure millet is thoroughly rinsed to remove any debris and bitter compounds. For optimal digestion, consider soaking millet before cooking to reduce anti-nutrients like phytic acid.(Pexels)

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    Akanksha Agnihotri

    Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.

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