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61 Diabetic Indian Breakfast Recipes

Last Updated : 02 September, 2025


Diabetic Indian Breakfast Recipes | Diabetic Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes | Healthy Breakfast for Diabetes | 

Diabetic Indian Breakfast Recipes | Diabetic Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes | Healthy Breakfast for Diabetes. Here's a collection of appetising and healthy breakfast options for diabetics. What should diabetics have for breakfast? That is always a hard question to answer for the average person as lots of restrictions are there. The key to see is that you never miss breakfast whether you are a diabetic or not. Skipping breakfast would probably be one of the causes of getting diabetes. We need to eat small regular meals to live a healthy life. So have breakfast and eat a healthy breakfast which works for diabetics. 

 

Diabetics should try and eat low glycemic index fruits and try and stick to low carb foods. Eat more of fiber for breakfast through your chilas or healthy Indian pancakes.

What foods should diabetics try and include in breakfast?

1. Oats

2. Ragi

3. Bajra

4. Karela

5. Buckwheat

6. Methi, Palak, Pudina, Coriander

7. Eggs

8. Dalia

9. Quinoa

10. Moong dal

 

Indian Rotis for Diabetic Breakfast 

Indians traditionally have some form of bread for breakfast. The suffed nachni roti has diabetic friendly vegetables like methi, cauliflower and fenugreek. We suggest you pair this with some low fat curds to make a complete breakfast by itself.

 

stuffed nachni roti | stuffed nachni roti with cauliflower, karela, methi | healthy ragi paratha | 

 

A healthy snack which is full of protein, calcium and fiber is just what a diabetic needs in the morning. Have the Doodhi thepla recipe which is made of whole wheat flour, doodhi and low fat curds. This doodhi thepla can be had with some lehsun chutney and a glass of masala chaas to make a complete diabetic breakfast meal.

 

doodhi thepla recipe | Gujarati dudhi na thepla | healthy lauki thepla | bottle gourd thepla |

 

 

 

 

Jowar bajr garlic roti is easy to make. We have made it by combining both the millet flours, garlic paste and sesame seeds. Garlic will gives a unique flavor to the roti, as both the flours are bland. It also has heart protecting benefits. Being a good source of fibre, it is a wise choice for diabetics.

 

Jowar bajr garlic roti  | bajra jowar lehsun roti | healthy jowar bajra garlic roti

 

Can diabetics have Idlis for breakfast?

Yes, diabetics can have idlis. But not this traditional idli recipe as par boiled white rice is full of simple carbohydrates that may induce weight gain. Instead have the fibre rich oats idli which has no rice used. 

 

Multi flour idli recipe is yet another healthier version than traditional idli as there is no parboiled rice used in the recipe. healthy multi grain idli is made from urad dal, bajra flour, whole wheat flour, ragi flour and jowar flour. 

 

multi flour idli recipe | healthy multigrain idli | millet flour idli | Indian multigrain idli batter |

 

 

 

Moong dal and spinach idli breaks all the stereotypes that tasty idlis cannot be made with rice. The bright green colour adds to its eye appeal. With 4.2 g of carbs per idli, it is a better option for a diabetic to indluge into.

 

Moong dal and spinach idli | healthy dal palak idli | spinach moong dal idli |

 

Can diabetics have dosa for breakfast?

Yes, diabetics can have dosas. But not this traditional dosa recipe as it has lots of rice. Have the fibre rich oats dosa which is gluten free and a good source of protein. Even better is add peas to the oats for a filling oats mutter dosa fiber rich recipe

 

oats dosa  | oats dosa for weight loss | Indian oats dosa with urad dal | oats dosa – healthy breakfast |

 

 

 

 

 

Quinoa dosa | quinoa dosa recipe | healthy quinoa dosa | quinoa urad dal and whole wheat flour dosa |

 

oats idli recipe | instant oats idli | healthy oats idli for diabetics | how to make oats idli |

 

Healthy Indian Pancakes for Diabetics

 

 

The combination of green peas and moong dal helps to enhance the fiber and protein content of green peas pancake recipe

 

green peas pancake recipe | green peas cheela with moong dal | healthy green peas Indian pancake |

 

 

oats upma | oats upma with vegetables |healthy Indian oats upma | quick oats upma |

 

 

 

Quinoa upma | quinoa upma recipe | vegetable quinoa upma | veg Indian upma | how to make quinoa upma |

 

Broken Wheat Upma, as the name suggests is a nutrient-rich wheat based upma. While the broken wheat brings in loads of dietary fibre and energy, carrot and green peas bring along a wealth of nutrients, especially vitamin A

 

Broken Wheat Upma | Broken Wheat Upma, Healthy Breakfast Recipe

 

 

Karela for Diabetic Breakfast

Karela is extremely beneficial to diabetics and use it in any form. This karela thepla recipe uses the peels of karela and whole wheat flour and bajra as its base. It is suggest for diabetics to have karela juice first thing in the morning. Karela is also a great source of potassium and works for those with high blood pressure too. 

 

karela juice recipe for diabetics | bitter gourd juice for weight loss, blood pressure, glowing skin | healthy karela juice

 

 

Disclaimer:

It is highly recommended that these recipes be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. It is best to consult your doctor or dietitian for individual dietary needs.

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