Breakfast India

Jun 25, 2023

BREAKFAST INDIA !!!
...Sounds like the programme on Radio Mirchi FM.

GOOD MORNING MUMBAI !!!
Every morning at the time of Sunrise, with folded hands I do namaste to the Sun. It is like a ritual for me. I do yoga as well where there is a particular variety known as SURYA NAMASKAR. My head was loaded with the thought for today’s write up Breakfast .The Sun appeared like a golden pancake. Mango pancake in particular. The recipe is very simple. Select a variety... pulpy and dark golden, blend wheat flour and a few drops of pure ghee. Cook till it turns golden.

Summer is hot and specially June. We are indeed blessed, almost first half is cool. Thanks to the Western Disturbance. Oh !!! The breakfast. 2023 is declared as International Year of Millets (IYoM 2023). Once again variety of pancakes, Ragi, Jowar, Bajra, Rajgira, Kangani or Foxtail. Well!!! You can yourself decide, across India or the Globe each and every variety is available. Chapatis, Baked bread or cookies, porridge or pancakes. Everyone has become health conscious, young or old. Slim and trim. Readers have their choice!!! But when you visit your friends or relatives, let the host decide.

Once, when there are guests in the house and the maid is on leave, who will cook in this hot June? Oh!!! The readymade breakfast... Jalebi, samosa, kachori is great accompanied by an earthen glass of lassi. Question is the irregular supply of water, save water as well. Heavy breakfast and off for a long nap. Skip the Lunch. Then comes tea time. Just a salt cookie or a sandwich will do. Oh!!! BREAKFAST INDIA.
Aaloo puri, chole bhatoore, parantha.

If you go to tour the southern cities / towns, you have a variety: idli, dosa, uttapam, vada etc etc. The western part has vadapav, bread omelette, or boiled egg. Eastern part has its own varieties. Why talk of parts of India. You get continental breakfast. At home also, you can cook. Thanks to the digital world.

What about health conscious people? They take pride in sprouts and fruits. Only Juices. Oh!!! The doctors recommended breakfast. What about the yummy delights? My golden pancake and the Sun.

Suman Sharma

Suman Sharma is a retired Professor, Head of Department of English, Government College, Ajmer. She enjoys participating in sports activities, reading, writing, singing and dancing. She aims to give back to the society which has helped her achieve her goals and dreams.