I consider myself a very adventurous eater, as long as the food at hand is what we clean eaters would consider “real.” But, the one meal I have trouble compromising on is breakfast.
I’m not sure why. There are breakfast foods besides oats that I enjoy. Perhaps it’s because it’s simpler for me to cram a large breakfast into one bowl, with the additions of milk, fruit, and nuts. Perhaps it’s the comfort in starting the day in a tried and true fashion. Perhaps I’m just stubborn.
So, you might be shocked to learn I switched up breakfast for three days straight over my weekend out of town – and of course, yesterday was breakfast-free altogether.
On Sunday, while staying with my very-near-to-marriage friend and her fiancé, I awoke to the smells of curry and vegetables sautéing. Upon entering the kitchen, I saw a cutting board full of freshly chopped coconut, then watched it pureé in the blender with raw peanuts and chiles. Usually, I participate in cooking ventures, but on this occasion, I took a step back, sipped my rich black coffee, and simply observed.
The final product was a breakfast dosa, a thin, crepe-like pancake created from a blend of lentils (soaked overnight) and rice. Inside: potatoes, onions, and peas, doused in healthy doses of curry and spice.
Dipped in homemade coconut chutney, with a side of fresh pineapple – trying new things is always the way to go. I loved sitting together in our pajamas, enjoying a meal I never would have dreamt up myself. A perfect end to our weekend, and a perfect introduction to my best friend’s new Indian-spiced life.
What meal would you rather not compromise on?
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Oh this looks AMAZING! I need to switch up my breakfasts more for sure.
People keep telling me I need to try dosa! But I’m like you… I’m adventurous for everything but breakfast. I like my typical breakfast foods – oats, pancakes, French toast, waffles, yogurt + granola + fruit – the standards.
Wow love the unique and different Indian breakfast! Bravo for trying something new. I know A LOT of people have a hard time changing up their breakfast…it seems the most “ritualistic” of all meals. Weird huh? I guess it’s all about the start-of-your-day type habit.
Pineapple! So good :)
Pineapple! Can’t beat it. And I have you to thank for my love of oatmeal. But I’d agree breakfast is most difficult to compromise. Having a morning routine provides a bit of stability at the start of the day.
wow…homemade dosa in the morning? I’m REALLY impressed! that’s AWESOME that you are trying someting adventurous…for breakfast, no less! I’m pretty adamant about my breakfast and dinner. I like my oats!
same here…. breakfast should be the safest meal for me, otherwise I get annoyed all day long :)
I do have to have a breakfast, and prefer that it’s satisfying and filling.
Pineapple is my favorite fruit i love love love it!! i love breakfast but can’t really eat what i’d really like cus i have to get up at 5am and don’t want to get up any earlier to make something. i usually eat something quick…except on the weekends!! :)
Breakfast is normally the first thing I will compromise on since I always feel like I have the rest of the day to eat exactly what I want. But sometimes it’s hard to give up something you’ve been looking forward to!
Oatmeal is just so dang comforting!
That indian breakfast sounds incredible. When I was visiting my friend in Malaysia I would come downstairs to curry and roti and I was literally in heaven!!