Misal, Chole Bhature make India proud. Desi breakfasts crack TasteAtlas' Top 50
Misal pav. (Photo: Unsplash)
advertisementA Maharashtra staple, Misal is a spicy, sprout-based curry typically served with pav, farsan, onions, and a squeeze of lime. It has been ranked #9 globally. We can only call this dish one with a burst of flavours that will make you sweat, but you'll still ask for more.Its rising popularity on Instagram and street food shows may have helped bring it into the international spotlight, but locals will tell you—it's been a breakfast of champions for decades. Tumhi sahamat ahat ka?Balle balle for Chole Bhature
Chole Bhature. (Photo: Unsplash)
At #15 is the iconic Chole Bhature, fluffy fried bread paired with robust, tangy chickpeas. For Delhiites, it has been their OG breakfast option, and they can't (and everyone, actually) stop raving about it, and for obvious reasons. Be it on the streets of Old Delhi or in the kitchen of any Punjabi household, it has reigned there for ages now.Paratha: The versatile OG
Paratha. (Photo: Unsplash)
advertisementYou can call it a North Indian staple, but parathas are enjoyed with some or the other kind of stuffing across the country. Taking the #25 spot, parathas are usually paired with curd, pickle, or even a dollop of butter. And there is no denying that parathas are the OG desi breakfast options.It's the kind of breakfast that makes you want to take a nap immediately after—which is honestly, part of its charm.A bigger win for Indian foodThe TasteAtlas ranking is based on audience votes and expert reviews, making it a bit of a global popularity poll. That Indian street breakfasts have elbowed their way into a list often dominated by European and East Asian staples is telling. People are waking up (literally) to the vibrancy of Indian mornings.Trending Reel
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