Independence Day 2025: Innovative tiranga-inspired recipes for Indian dishes

Indians around the world are getting ready to celebrate Independence Day 2025 on August 15 While the celebrations are set to be with a lot of patriotism it is incomplete without some good foodOver the years there have been many different kinds of dishes that have become popular for the occasion While the biryani among other dishes encompasses all feelings the tricoloured dishes have become a regular addition to the menuThe best way to enjoy the tiranga food is by making Indian dishes out of them and Khandani Rajdhani have share some to help you soak in the festive fervour this weekTiranga LassiIngredientsOrange Colour Kesar syrup 2 tbspWhite colour Curd 3 cupGreen colour Khus syrup 2 tbspElaichi powder 1 tbspSugar 3 tbspMethod1 Whisk curd and add sugar and elaichi powder2 Blend Kesar syrup with curd for Orange colour3 Blend Khus syrup with curd for Green colour4 For white colour keep the curd plain5 In a glass pour the Khus Lassi first followed by the plain white lassi and at the end pour the Kesar Lassi6 Garnish with Pistachio7 Serve coolTirangi DhoklaIngredientsRice soaked for 4 hours and drained 12 cupSplit black gram skinless dhuli urad dal soaked for 4 hours and drained 12 cupYogurt 200 gmFruit salt 1 teaspoonGingergreen chilli paste 1 tspSalt to tasteOil 2 tbsp for greasingMustard seeds 1 teaspoonAsafoetida frac12 teaspoonCurry leaves 810 nosPalak puree 1 cupKashmiri chilli powder 12 tspBatterRice 1 kgUdad dal 200 gmCurd 200 gmsOrange colourKashmiri Chilli powderTomato ketchupWhite batterKeep one portion of the plain batter aside in separate bowlGreen colourMint leaves chopped 2 cupsCoriander chopped 2 cupsGreen chillies chopped 1 tbspGinger 1 tbspSalt To TasteMix the chutney in the batterMethod1 First of all pour the batter in a big bowl add some salt and divide it in 3 equal parts2 For making orange batter mix one portion of batter Kashmiri Chilli powder and Tomato ketchup3 For making white batter keep one portion of the plain batter aside in separate bowl4 For making green batter mix the remaining third portion of batter Palak puree ginger paste green chilli paste and a pinch of salt5 Now mix all the ingredients mentioned for a green layer6 Keep good amount of water in a big vessel on high heat7 Grease any flat steel plate and transfer the prepared green batter to a greased plate and steam it over the vessel of water8 When it is done pour one cup batter for white layer and steam9 Later add the third and orange layer on top of it and steam10 Dhokla will be done after about 15 minutes remove and allow to cool11 Cut it into desired shapes and arrange in a plate in such a way that they should look like Tiranga Dhokla12 Heat the oil in a small saucepan and make the tempering of seasoning ingredients13 Pour the seasoning over Tiranga dhokla and garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander14 Serve with green chutney and sweet chutneyTirangi PulaoIngredientsBasmati rice soaked and drained 1 cupFor orange riceGhee 2 tbspCumin seeds 14 tspGinger paste 1 tspTomato Kashmiri chilli puree 14 cupTurmeric powder 12 tspRed chilli powder 12 tspRed chilli paste 1 tspSalt to tasteFor white riceCooked basmati rice 1 cupFor green riceGhee 2 tbspCumin seeds 14 tspGinger paste 1 tspGreen chilli paste 1 teaspoonSpinach puree 12 cupSalt to tasteMethod1 Heat 2 tbsp ghee in two different non stick pans Add cumin seeds to one pan and sauteacute till seeds begin to change colour2 Add rice and mix Add cumin seeds to the second pan and sauteacute till they begin to change colour3 Add ginger paste red chilli powder and red chilli paste to the first pan and sauteacute4 Add tomato puree salt and mix well Add 1 cup water and mix cover and cook till the rice is done5 Add turmeric powder and rice to the second pan and mix well Add green chilli paste ginger paste and salt and sauteacute lightly6 Add 12 cup water and mix well Cover and cook When water starts boiling add spinach puree mix well cover and cook till the rice is done7 Place the green rice white rice and orange spreading it evenly on the plate