Savory Sweets: 7 Unexpected Sweet Breakfasts from India

Jalebi: Twisted deep-fried dough soaked in sugar syrup, a beloved sweet breakfast treat.

Aloo Paratha with Sweet Yogurt: Stuffed potato flatbreads paired with sweet, creamy yogurt, a delightful contrast.

Seviyan Kheer: Vermicelli cooked in sweet, cardamom-flavored milk, a comforting breakfast dessert.

Sweet Pongal: A South Indian rice and lentil dish sweetened with jaggery and flavored with ghee and cardamom.

Makki di Roti with Gur: Cornmeal flatbreads served with jaggery, a traditional Punjabi breakfast during winters.

Puran Poli: Sweet stuffed flatbreads made from chana dal and jaggery, enjoyed in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Malpua: Deep-fried pancakes soaked in sugar syrup, a rich and indulgent breakfast option.