How I Ended Up Writing a Book About Indian Breakfasts (and How It Changed My Mornings)
How I Ended Up Writing a Book About Indian Breakfasts (and How It Changed My Mornings) Honestly, I never thought I’d write a recipe book. I’m not a chef, not a fitness influencer, not even a “health freak.” I’m just someone who was tired of waking up every day, skipping breakfast, and then feeling like I was dragging myself through the morning. Growing up, I always heard people say, “Breakfast should be your heaviest meal, because it gives you energy for the whole day.” So I took that seriously. I’d load up on parathas with desi ghee, a strong chai, sometimes even leftover curry and rice from last night. And for a while, I actually believed that was the “healthy” thing to do. But instead of feeling energetic, I just felt… sleepy. Like my body was using all its energy to digest what I’d eaten. And naturally, due to the heavy eating, I gained a lot of weight. Then, at some point, I swung the other way and started skipping breakfast completely. I would wake up, chug a glass o...