Bring the tricolor to life on your plate!
This Independence Day, treat your family to a delicious three-course meal that’s inspired by the vibrant hues of our national flag. From a healthy starter to a flavorful main course and a refreshing dessert — here’s your full tricolor meal plan!
🥕 Starter: Tricolor Mini Cheelas
A colorful, nutritious and crunchy way to kick off the celebration!
These bite-sized savory pancakes are made from three batters: spinach for green, carrot for orange, and classic besan for white. They’re fun, quick, and loaded with nutrients — perfect to serve with chutneys or just a dollop of curd.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- ½ cup grated carrot (for saffron layer)
- ½ cup spinach purée (for green layer)
- Spices: cumin, salt, chili powder, turmeric
- Water as needed
- Ghee/oil for cooking
Method:
- Make three separate batters: plain, carrot-mixed, and spinach-mixed.
- On a hot non-stick tawa, spoon a small portion of each batter in tricolor order.
- Cook on both sides until crisp and golden.
- Serve with green chutney or yogurt.
🍚 Main Course: Tricolor Rice Platter
Three layers. Three flavors. One proud plate.
This stunning rice platter features fragrant jeera rice, carrot rice, and palak rice layered to form a patriotic presentation — perfect for the main course.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup spinach puree
- Ghee, cumin seeds, garlic, salt, and pepper
Method:
- Sauté grated carrots in ghee with a pinch of salt and chili.
- Separately, sauté spinach purée with garlic and cumin.
- Mix each veggie with 1 cup of rice.
- Layer in a bowl or plate: green (spinach) at bottom, white (plain), and orange (carrot) on top.
- Garnish with coriander or a flag toothpick!
🍧 Dessert: Tricolor Fruit Yogurt Parfait
Sweet, creamy and refreshing — ending on a high note!
Celebrate the tricolor in a chilled glass! This parfait is as pretty as it is healthy, with layers of fruits and yogurt to beat the summer heat.
Ingredients:
- Hung curd or thick yogurt
- Honey/maple syrup (optional)
- Sliced kiwi or green grapes (green layer)
- Plain yogurt or banana slices (white layer)
- Chopped papaya or mango (saffron layer)
- Mint for garnish
Method:
- Sweeten yogurt with honey if desired.
- In a glass, layer fruits and yogurt in this order: green fruit, yogurt, orange fruit.
- Chill before serving. Garnish with mint or a mini flag!
🎉 Final Touch: Set the Table with the Flag’s Colors
- Use green, white, and saffron napkins
- Decorate with mini flags or marigold flowers
- Play patriotic songs in the background
Let the colors of the Indian flag shine on your plate and in your hearts. Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳✨
