The vastness of India means that "Indian food" is actually a collection of many distinct regional cuisines:
Indian tradition dictates that the first meal of the day should be (pure, light, energizing). The kitchen wakes up early. Fresh chapatis are rolled, and lentils are soaked. A common breakfast might be Poha (flattened rice with turmeric), Upma (semolina with vegetables), or Idli (fermented rice cakes) served with Sambar.