Here are 10 high-protein desi Indian breakfast dishes.

Moong Dal Chilla, made with protein-rich moong dal (green gram), this savory pancake is a great way to start the day.

Methi Thepla with Curd, whole wheat and gram flour flatbreads with fenugreek leaves, served with curd.

Besan Chilla with Paneer, chickpea flour chilla stuffed with paneer adds a protein boost.

Sattu Paratha, stuffed with roasted sattu, this bihar-origin dish is high in protein.

Masala Oats with Paneer, oats cooked with spices, veggies, and crumbled paneer for extra protein.

Idli with Sambar, fermented rice and urad dal idlis served with protein-packed dal-based sambar.

Egg Bhurji with Roti, spicy scrambled eggs paired with a whole wheat roti.

Daliya Upma with Nuts, daliya cooked with veggies, nuts, and dal for a protein-packed meal.

Ragi Dosa with Curd, made from ragi and served with protein-rich curd.