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August 15th is India's Independence Day, marking the country’s freedom from the British Raj. Every state in India celebrates this festival, and the capital city of New Delhi celebrates it with great fanfare.
As a child in India, you would remember getting up early to attend the school's annual parades and flag-hooping ceremonies. Every year, students participate in their school's massive parade, where all the schools unite to rejoice and sing national anthems. The tricolours of India's flag make everyone happy.
Independence Day is a time for celebration, and what better way to commemorate the occasion than with a spread of delicious treats? This year, forget the complicated recipes and focus on creating quick and easy snacks. Worry not, if your are hosting a small gathering, these bite-sized delights are perfect for the occasion and are kid-friendly.
Try these simple tricolour dishes that the whole family will love to prepare and eat after all these festivities. Keep on reading!
Independence Day Snacks To Enjoy With Family
Cheese Nachos
It only takes a few minutes to prepare this simple snack. Simply spread your fave nachos in a big bowl. Then, transfer the grated mozzarella cheese to a new bowl and stir in the red chilli powder, paprika, and salt. Meanwhile, finely chop the zucchini, tomatoes, spring onions and onions. The nachos are then layered with shredded cheese, vegetables, and combinations. Oregano, mixed herbs, and chilli flakes are used as seasonings. After one minute in the microwave, serve hot with juices or other cool drinks.
Tri-Coloured Sandwich
Arrange fillings in orange, white, and green layers to make a colourful sandwich. Place a layer of paneer or cheese (white), then a layer of mint chutney (green), and last, between slices of whole wheat bread, combine grated carrots and bell peppers (orange). This vibrant sandwich will wow the senses on both the visual and taste levels.
Tri-Coloured Idlis
To make the green layer of the idli batter, use pureed spinach; for the white layer, use plain batter; and for the orange layer, use tomato puree. For a visually appealing and nutrient-dense tiffin option, steam them in a tricolour arrangement. You can serve the regular idli with green and red chutney with some assortment to look like the flag too.
Palak Fritters
This recipe is ideal for satisfying a hunger at any moment. Clean and wash the spinach leaves. Select fresh spinach leaves. Next, combine ½ cup besan, 3 tablespoons sooji or semolina, salt, red chilli powder, and coriander powder to taste. The batter should be thick but not runny. When the oil is heated enough, add some heat to the pan, dip the leaf into the batter and deep fry it. Remove and serve warm with coconut chutney and tomato chutney.
Tri-Color Bread Pizza
You can quickly create and enjoy this 5-minute meal with ease! Cut the corners off the bread slices, apply some butter, add some ketchup or pizza sauce, and top with grated cheese to make this easy meal. Add the shredded chicken, finely chopped vegetables like carrots and bell peppers, and salt and pepper to taste. Finally, top with grated cheese (you may also use cheese slices) and garnish with mixed herbs, oregano, and chilli flakes. You can also add basil or spinach for green. With just 3–4 minutes of baking, you can satisfy your hunger for pizza by placing the slices on a baking tray and making these simple pizzas. Choose the veggies on the basis of tricolour to make it theme-based. 
Tri-Colour Toasted Peanut Salad
It is perfect to carry them on parades and ceremonies for a quick snack. Pour in a couple of drops of olive oil, two tsp honey, one tsp chaat masala, and one tsp smoked paprika. Throw in some tomatoes for oranges and cucumber for green, and onions for white among peanuts, and blend thoroughly. Enjoy with lemon juice or honey, according to your preference.
Tri-Colour Masala Corn
Simply boil the sweet corn in some water to prepare this simple and quick corn recipe. Next, season the corn in a big bowl with salt, pepper, red chilli powder, and lemon juice. Add chopped tomatoes for orange, onions for white, green chillies and cucumbers for green. Enjoy it with drinks after giving it a nice toss.
Everywhere in India, people celebrate Independence Day with joy and patriotism. It's a time to unite, honour the freedom heroes, and celebrate life with spirits as high as kites in the sky and optimistic outlooks. Food and high spirits for nations can help you celebrate a fantastic time with your kids.
