Vegan Delicacies To Celebrate India's Independence Day In Style

One of the finest ways to mark a special event or convey your emotions is through food. Independence Day is a time to celebrate our freedom, gather with friends and family, and enjoy delicious food. The first thing that comes to our minds when there is a reason to celebrate is to prepare a great feast. Therefore, it only seems sense that we would commemorate with cuisine such a significant historical occasion in India. What better way to celebrate the day, which is all about honouring the nation's freedom and rich culture, than with food? As Independence day is tomorrow, hence below are some of the best vegan food ideas to make your Independence day celebration enjoyable:

1. Tiranga Pulao

Ingredients For Tiranga Pulao:

For the white layer:

1 cup Basmati rice

2 cups water

Salt to taste

1 tbsp ghee

For the green layer:

1 cup spinach leaves

1 green chilli

1/4 cup coriander leaves

1/4 cup mint leaves

Salt to taste

For the saffron layer:

1/2 cup carrots, grated

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp ghee

Salt to taste

For the final mix layer:

1 tbsp ghee

1/4 cup onions, sliced

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1/2 cup peas

Salt to taste

Roasted cashews, raisins, and almonds for garnish

How To Make Tiranga Pulao:

1. Rinse the Basmati rice in cold water and soak it for 15-20 minutes. In a pan, add 2 cups of water, salt, and ghee. Add the rice after bringing it to a boil. Cook the rice over low heat until it is done. Keep aside.

2. Take a blender and add in the spinach leaves, coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilli, and salt. Blend it all together into a fine paste. Keep this mixture aside.

3. In the same pan, heat ghee and add grated carrots. Saute for a few minutes and add turmeric powder, salt, and some water. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the carrots are soft and cooked. Keep aside.

4. In another pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds. Once they start to splutter, add sliced onions and saute until they turn golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add peas and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.

5. Divide the cooked rice into three equal parts. In one part, add the blended green paste and mix well until the rice is evenly coated.

6. In the second part, add the cooked carrots and mix well until the rice is evenly coated.

7. Keep the third part of the rice as it is.

8. In a clean and deep serving dish, start layering the three coloured rice. First, add the saffron rice at the bottom, followed by the white rice layer and then the green rice layer on top.

9. Cover the dish with a lid or foil and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

10. After 15 minutes, remove the lid and mix all the layers gently. Garnish with roasted cashews, raisins, and almonds.

2. Dum Aloo

Ingredients For Dum Aloo:

8-10 small potatoes

2 chopped onions

2 chopped tomatoes

2 chopped green chillies

1 tbsp ginger paste

1 tbsp garlic paste

1 tbsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp red chilli powder

1 tbsp coriander powder

1 tbsp cumin powder

1 tbsp garam masala

1 tbsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

Salt to taste

3-4 tbsp oil

1 tbsp chopped coriander

How To Make Dum Aloo:

1. Wash and peel the small potatoes. Poke them with a fork a few times.

2. Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the potatoes until they are golden brown. Remove the potatoes and set them aside.

3. In the same pan, add the chopped onions and cook until they are translucent.

4. Add the ginger and garlic paste and cook until the raw smell is gone.

5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.

6. Add the green chillies, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.

7. Add the fried potatoes and kasuri methi. Mix well.

8. Add 1 cup of water, cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes.

9. Check the potatoes for tenderness and add more water if necessary.

10. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice.

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3. Saffron Lassi

Ingredients For Saffron Lassi

1/2 cup yoghurt (curd)

2 tbsp milk

1 tsp pistachios

2 tsp sugar

1 tsp almonds

1 cup cold milk

1 pinch saffron

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How To Make Saffron Lassi

1. To create this really tasty beverage, heat some milk in a small basin, then stir in some saffron threads. Mix it thoroughly, then set it aside.

2. Then, in a blender, combine the saffron-mixed milk, cold milk, sugar, almonds, and pistachios. Blend each item until the lassi is foamy.

3. Serve cold and top with chopped almonds and pistachios.