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Indian Inspired Mother's Day Brunch Ideas

By: Shri Repp • •

This article provides ideas and recipes for putting together a Mother's Day breakfast or brunch for the moms in your life.

Indian inspired Mother's Day brunch recipes. Four photos of Indian inspired brunch items. Top left is a photo of badam halwa croissants, top right is a photo of caramelized onion masala breakfast tarts, bottom left is a cilantro-mint chutney sandwich, and last on the bottom right is rose chai.
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Mother's Day 2024 falls on Sunday, May 12th! This article will guide you on picking a theme and decor and give you menu/recipe ideas for making a homemade Mother's Day brunch spread that is Indian inspired!

Mother's Day brunch themes and decor ideas

One thing that can make a Mother's Day brunch stand out is a theme! Here are some themes along with decor ideas for them.

  • Throw a Mother's Day High Tea. I have a whole article on how to throw an Indian Afternoon Tea Party, which would be so fun to do on Mother's Day. The menu includes various chais, finger sandwiches, and desserts. Also check out the cute tea cup and tea stand recommendations.
  • Throw a Mother's Day Chaat Party. Everyone loves chaat, so why not create a homemade brunch centered around this lip-smacking street food! I have an ultimate guide on throwing a chaat party that comes with instructions for setting up a chaat-cuterie board.
  • Breakfast in Bed. Treat mom to some rest in the morning by bringing her breakfast in bed. Another riff on this classic as adults is to all dress up in your pajamas and have a breakfast spread of your mom's dreams!
  • Floral decor. Moms love flowers. Make the decor the center of the theme. Incorporate flower arrangements at the table using her favorite flowers. The flowers can double as a gift for her to take home!

Menu and recipe ideas

I've compiled a whole menu which starts with hot and cold drinks, continues on to breakfast ideas, and finishes with brunch ideas.

Cardamom Chai. Two cups with cardamom chai. One cup in the center with a brown hand picking it up. Green cardamom pods in the background along with cardamom powder in a small bowl the lower right hand corner of the picture.
Elachi Chai (Cardamom tea with milk)
Creamy and spicy chai that is soothing for the throat!
Check out this recipe
A brown hand holding lychee rose mocktail in a glass with pink hued glasses in the background.
Lychee Rose Mocktail
A refreshing sweet, floral, and tart mocktail that is gorgeous and flavorful!
Check out this recipe
Badam halwa croissant being picked up from a sheet tray
Badam Halwa Croissants (Indian Style Almond Croissants)
A delicious semi-homemade Indian twist on the classic almond croissant!
Check out this recipe
Rasmalai mini pancakes on a plate with sweetned milk, saffron strands, and pistachios along with a pitcher of saffron cardamom milk in the background.
Rasmalai Pancakes | Mini Sweet Saffron and Cardamom Milk Pancakes
Delicious and fluffy pancakes that are soaked in a saffron cardamom milk!
Check out this recipe
Curried egg salad with cottage cheese and green onions on top of toast on a gray plate.
High Protein Curried Egg Salad
This high-protein curried egg salad packs 26g of protein per serving with eggs and cottage cheese. Flavored with garam masala and turmeric, its an easy lunch or snack option!
Check out this recipe
Two slices of edamame chaat avocado toast. The toast has shelled edamame, cut red onions, tomatoes, green bell pepper, cilantro, salt, chaat masala, and thin sev on top.
Edamame Chaat Avocado Toast
This Edamame Chaat Avocado Toast is a high-protein vegan breakfast with bold Indian flavors. It has 17g of protein, 52g of carbs, and 13g of fat, and is fiber-rich and satisfying.
Check out this recipe
Caramelized Onion Masala Breakfast Tart
Caramelized Masala Onion Breakfast Tart
Caramelized onions nestled in store bought puff pastry and adorned with an egg in the center!
Check out this recipe
Kothu Bread Scramble
Easy Bread Upma with Egg
White bread croutons are toasted in ghee, tossed with an onion-tomato masala, and blanketed with a layer of egg.
Check out this recipe
A brown hand holding a parfait. Yogurt in a coupe class with chai spice granola on top.
Chai Spiced Puffed Millet Granola with Coconut Sugar
An easy make-ahead granola with warm chai masala spices!
Check out this recipe
Saffron Pistachio Meringue Cookies on a white tray. A hand is reaching for a cookie and a bag of meringue mix in the background.
Saffron Pistachio Meringues
These saffron pistachio meringues are the perfect sweet dessert to dunk in morning coffee or chai!
Check out this recipe
Tea bag shaped chai sugar cookies on a wire rack
Chai Sugar Cookies
These tea bag shaped chai sugar cookies have chai spices and tea granules baked in for a delicious and adorable tea time dessert.
Check out this recipe
A brown hand holding an Indian mint chutney cucumber tea sandwich. There is a tea plate with sliced cucumbers, a bowl with homemade cilantro mint chutney, and a tea stand with sliced Indian tea sandwiches.
Indian Mint Chutney Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
These refreshing chutney sandwiches are the perfect tea time sandwich!
Check out this recipe
A plate of watermelon burrata chaat with tamarind chutney, mint leaves, red onions and chaat masala
Watermelon Burrata Chaat
Refreshing watermelon fruit platter for an afternoon brunch!
Check out this recipe
Indian style bruschetta slices on a white charcuterie board with toasted baguette on on the top of the board
Indian-Style Bruschetta with Ricotta
The perfect finger food for a savory brunch spread!
Check out this recipe
Baked savory sunflower shaped samosa hand-pies on a baking tray
Baked Savory Samosa Hand-Pies
Cute flower shaped samosa hand-pies that are like an edible bouquet!
Check out this recipe

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