A quick savory chia pudding made with buttermilk, cucumber and carrots. A light, healthy and filling breakfast that is ready in minutes.
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Chia Puddings for Breakfast
Chia seeds have quietly become a staple in my pantry. While most people enjoy them in sweet puddings or smoothies, I love experimenting with savory versions for breakfast.
Like many others, i too started with sweet versions of chia bowls. Orange & vanilla chia pudding, Strawberry chia pudding were my first trials. This Musk melon and mango chia pudding was my little fellas favorite.
All the above were delish. Everyone at home enjoyed them. However, I do not prefer sweet things for my breakfast. Blame my Indian genes, i need spicy, tangy deliciousness for breakfast.
This simple chia pudding with cucumber and carrots is light, refreshing and surprisingly filling. Instead of milk, this recipe uses mildly tangy buttermilk which pairs beautifully with the nutty chia seeds.
The chutney makes it more interesting, change your chutney and you will have a different flavor everytime. I have even had it with some chana masala, paneer masala, anything spicy works like magic.
Why You Will Love This Savory Chia Pudding
- Quick breakfast idea, ready in minutes
- No cooking required, perfect for busy mornings
- High in fiber and protein from chia seeds
- Light yet filling thanks to vegetables and buttermilk
- Easily adjustable with different toppings or chutneys
Ingredients to Make Savory Chia for Breakfast
- Chia Seeds
- I have used buttermilk here, which is readily available in supermarkets here. You can blend greek yogurt and water to make a drinkable greek yogurt, for added protein.
- Veggies : I have used cucumbers and carrots. You can add your choice of veggies, some shredded beets, thrown in fresh pomegranate arils.
- Flavors : I have used green chutney and some salt here. You can add salt and simply do a tempering with mustard seeds, cumin and chilies for a kick.
Breakfast Inspirations
I love a good breakfast who doesn't? Especially if you are someone who has an early dinner, you wake up hungry.
When both the boys were small, they loved a variety for breakfast. Most of the recipes in the blog is because of them, i cooked a storm. They used to enjoy potato latkes and quesadilla for their school box. On a lazy weekend something delish like this one pot lasagna ,
Now both are adults, Elder one is going to be 20 this June. Now they want to enjoy protein rich, fiber rich breakfast. I m happy that they watch what they eat, but also miss that small child!
If you have teens watching what they eat, try this avocado toast, rice & bean burrito. Elder fella enjoys overnight oats, this white chocolate raspberry overnight oats is his new favorite.
My mom who is 80 years old, loves her steamed breakfast. This Aval or Rice flakes steamed balls is a light breakfast. She also enjoys this soft poha dosa.
If you love like our savory chia pudding, you can try these chutneys to make them more interesting. Coconut & Carrot Chutney a gorgeous and colorful chuntey. Green mango chutney has that lip smacking tanginess and beautiful color. Orange peel chutney i would name this an exotic chutney.
How to make Chia Savory Pudding
- I usually soak the chia seeds overnight for my breakfast. Chia seeds needs to be soaked a minimum of 30 minutes.
- I prefer soaking it ovenight, helps to get my breakfast ready when i m hungry in the moring.
- For savory chia pudding, i soak the chia seeds in buttermilk. I haven't tried any vegan option for this savory pudding, will update once i try it.
- Once the chia is ready, all swelled, add green chutney to it, mix well.
- Top it with chopped veggies, i have used only carrots and cucumbers. Enjoy.
- If you dont have any chutney. Add salt and a tempering with a teaspoon of oil. Add ½ teaspoon of mustard seeds, cumin seeds and some chili for heat.
Enjoy this spicy and tangy savory chia pudding for a scrumptious and healthy breakfast. You can keep changing the chutney added the pudding to get a different flavor everytime.
Savory Chia Pudding | Indian Style with Buttermilk & Veggies
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup buttermilk use ½ cup curd and ½ cup water
- ½ no carrot, thinly sliced into roundels or shredded
- ½ no cucumber, thinly sliced into roundels or as per choice
- 2 tablespoon mint chutney check recipe here
- salt to taste i never add
Instructions
- Soak chia seeds in buttermilk atleast 30 minutes ahead. I usually soak 4 hours minimum. I soak it around 7 in the morning and have it for breakfst around 10:30 or 11 am.
- Once the chia is ready, there is nothing more to do. Add mint chutney to the bowl, mix it well, add chopped cucumber and carrots to it. Mix well and enjoy.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
I m not a Doctor or a Nutritionist The Nutrition information provided above comes from the plugin and is only an estimate.
vaishali sabnani says
Never tried chia and buttermilk . Your combo sounds unique and healthy. Perfect for breakfast , the bowl is attractive !
Padmajha says
Such a lovely breakfast.So colorful and yum! I have been using the chia seeds you sent in rations so that I can try out more recipes with the stash. Your versions are all being bookmarked.
Preeti says
Amazing dish chia seeds with buttermilk. Must be try next time as my salad.
Gayathri Kumar says
This is an interesting recipe with chia seeds. The combination of chia, buttermilk and chutney or any gravy sounds so yum..
cookingwithsapana says
I have never used chia in savoury breakfast dishes. This one with salad and chutney looks so delicious and must have tasted amazing. A healthy protein packed start to the day.
Sandhiya says
Wow, Such a simple and healthy breakfast, Priya. Looks so yummy & colorful and i prefer this kind of savory chia pudding over the sweet one. Will give it a try sometime !!!
Harini R says
That is definitely a new twist to chia seeds. Shall try it out for sure.
Unknown says
wow such an amazing recipe and I am lover of such spicy tangy breakfast too priya 🙂 how wonderfully you have arranged those veggies on top and dollops of those flavorful mint chutney on the white buttermilk is just lip smacking... I loved the presentation a lot !! It is healthy and a colorful breakfast to indulge in morning 🙂 I just need a bowl of such colors added to make my morning brighter 🙂
Srividhya says
Same pinch, I prefer savory stuff for breakfast. This is such a brilliant idea to prepare savory gruel like breakfast with chia and vegetables. Awesome Priya.
Sharmila kingsly says
Love this savoury pudding... With chia and Cucumber they look so vibrant and attractive.. Will try this out some time!1
Priya Suresh says
Wow, never tried chia seeds with buttermilk, completely a fabulous breakfast dish to enjoy without any fuss, and that mint chutney touch rocks.
Pavani says
Wow Priya, you look like a food scientist to me. Never in million years would I have thought to combine chia seeds with buttermilk. Fantastic idea. Love this savory chia pudding and the idea to flavor them with chutney. Amazing.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Priya, I am yet to try anything with chia. I have a huge bag of it and I have not yet touched it. I am big fan of savory breakfast and this would definitely be something I would love. I am definitely making it this week for my breakfast and I will let you know how I liked it.
Kalyani says
Oh ! I am soooo gonna make this ! I am also a spicy tangy breakfast person, have never liked sweet oats or any of that stuff . I am hoping my kids might like this too !
Srivalli says
Priya I love that presentation and it looks so colourful!..Even though I have these chia seeds, haven't got myself to use them yet!..maybe I need to have a theme on those!
Mayuri Patel says
A lovely savory and healthy breakfast. I guess we have to innovate to meet our tastebuds. I love chia seeds and add it to porridge, drinks etc.
Suma Gandlur says
What an interesting twist to chia pudding, Priya. Sounds fabulous. Will remember to give it a try.
Mildly Indian says
I struggle with chia in my smoothies. Now this gives me hope and the flavor being something can easily work with is a blessing.