By Garima Johar
January 23, 2026
India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on 26th January 2026. Whilst watching the flag hoisting ceremony, why don’t you make a tricolour idli for breakfast? Try this recipe and have a themed meal.
1 cup rice ½ cup urad dal Salt to taste Baking soda as required Spinach puree for green colour Carrot puree for orange colour
Grind the soaked rice and urad dal into a smooth batter. Add salt and mix well. Ferment overnight.
Blend spinach leaves for green colour and carrots for orange.
Divide the batter into three equal parts and prepare orange, white, and green coloured parts.
Steam the different colours in separate moulds for about 10 minutes.
Arrange them as an Indian flag and serve with sambar and chutney.