3 Tricolour-Themed Food Ideas For Independence Day 2024

Independence Day is a time of pride and patriotism, and what could be a better way to show off your love for your country than by serving up some tricolour theme food ideas? Tricolour theme food ideas for Independence Day focus on dishes that incorporate the colours of the Indian flag - saffron, white, and green. These dishes are not only delicious but also visually stunning, providing guests with a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Here are some amazing tricolour food ideas for Independence Day that is a must try: 

1. Tricolour Idli 

Ingredients Tricolour Idli 

400 gm urad dal 

1 kg idli rawa 

1tsp cooking soda 

1 tsp salt 

For colour: 

2-3 Okra

50 gms spinach puree blanched 

50 gms carrot puree 

How to Make Tricolour Idli

1. Wash and soak the idli rawa and urad dal separately. Urad dal must be soaked for 5-6 hours or overnight. 

2. After draining excess water, begin preparing the batter by blending or wet grinding the urad dal with some salt. 

3. Blend the ingredients until you get a good frothy thick and smooth batter, adding water as necessary. 

4. Remove excess water from the rava and mix it with the urad dal batter. Mix thoroughly, then set away for a few hours at a warm place for fermentation.  

5. Separately boil the spinach and carrots, then combine them into a smooth puree to add colour. 

6. Once the batter is done, divide it into three bowls. To get the appropriate hue, add the spinach puree and carrot puree to the two portions of batter individually. Leaving the third portion of the batter alone. 

7. Place a muslin cloth into the idli mould, add some water, and set the mould aside. Preheat the idli steamer. 

8. Using a spoon, add the normal idli batter first, followed by the orange-coloured batter, and then the green-coloured batter. 

9. Slice one okra and put it in the middle of the white layer of the batter for the idlis. 

10. Steam the tricolour idlis for 15-20 minutes in the hot steamer. Idlis need to be tender, airy, and fluffy. 

11. Remove the tricolour idlis and serve them hot with chutney and sambhar.

2. Tricolour Pasta 

Ingredients Tricolour Pasta

500g tri-color pasta

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 cup broccoli florets

1 cup corn kernels

1 cup grated cheese

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

3-4 cloves of garlic

1 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. red chilli powder

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp black pepper powder 

Salt to taste

How to Make Tricolour Pasta

1. Boil the pasta as per the instructions on the packet.

2. Chop the onions and garlic finely.

3. In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic.

4. Add the cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and broccoli florets to the pan and cook for a few minutes until they are slightly soft.

5. Mix in the oregano, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional minute.

6. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix it well with the veggies. Make sure the pasta is properly coated with the spices.

7. Add the grated cheese and mix it well until it melts and forms a creamy sauce.

8. Serve the tricolour pasta hot. 

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3. Tricolour Smoothie 

Ingredients For Tricolour Smoothie: 

For Orange Layer

1/4 cup mango pulp

2 tbsp yoghurt

1tsp honey

For White layer

1 chopped banana

1 tsp honey

For Green layer

2 tbsp yoghurt

1 tsp honey 

1 chopped kiwi

4-5 pistachios chopped

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How To Make Tricolour Smoothie: 

1. Combine the ingredients for the green layer, divide them between 2 serving glasses, and freeze for 20 minutes.

2. After carefully arranging the materials for the white layer on top of the green layer, freeze them for 20 minutes.

3. After carefully placing the orange layer on top of the white layer, mix the components for the orange layer. Serve them chilled with a straw.

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