Celebrating Republic Day with tri-color food is a great way to show patriotism and creativity. Here are three tri-color food recipes that you can enjoy:
Tiranga Dhokla:
Ingredients:
1 cup gram flour (besan)
1/2 cup semolina (sooji)
1 cup yogurt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
Curry leaves
2 green chilies, chopped
1 cup grated coconut
1 cup grated carrot
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix gram flour, semolina, yogurt, turmeric powder, baking soda, salt, and water to make a smooth batter.
Divide the batter into three portions.
Steam each portion separately to make three layers of dhokla - plain, yellow, and orange.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Add this tempering to each layer.
Once cooled, assemble the layers on a serving plate - white at the bottom, followed by yellow and then orange.
Garnish with grated coconut and carrot. Top with fresh coriander leaves.
Tricolor Pasta Salad:
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked tricolor pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dressing
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, red onion, and basil leaves.
Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad for dressing.
Toss the ingredients together until well combined.
Tri-color Fruit Parfait:
Ingredients:
1 cup diced kiwi (green)
1 cup diced oranges (orange)
1 cup diced strawberries (red)
2 cups vanilla yogurt
Granola for layering
Honey for drizzling
Instructions:
In serving glasses, layer the bottom with diced kiwi.
Add a layer of vanilla yogurt on top of the kiwi.
Add a layer of diced oranges.
Add another layer of yogurt.
Finish with a layer of diced strawberries.
Top the parfait with granola and drizzle honey over it.
Repeat the layering process for multiple servings.
These recipes are not only visually appealing but also delicious, making them perfect for celebrating Republic Day. Enjoy your patriotic and flavorful feast!
