Independence Day Special: Three Recipes Inspired by the Indian Flag

                                                                       78^th Year of India’s Independence 

It is India’s 78^th year of Independence. On this momentous occasion, we have picked a few recipes that honour the spirit of independence. In this article, we bring to you three delicacies in the (prominent) colours of our tricolour. As you all know each colour of the Tiranga signifies an emotion. 

The saffron colour signifies courage and selflessness. We have had valiant soldiers who have led us to victory. They have laid down their lives for our motherland. Speaking at a broader level, the saffron colour stands for sacrifice or renunciation in religious contexts. 

The white stands for honesty, purity, and peace. The colour is also synonymous with cleanliness and knowledge. An interesting story behind the inclusion of this colour in the tricolour is to serve as a reminder to people in power and the civilians to maintain peace and harmony in the country. 

The green stands for prosperity and fertility. The colour stands for happiness, life and success. Let this be a reminder to all, to be truthful and help each other live a noble life. 

So today, let's celebrate Independence Day with three traditional recipes, each representing the vibrant colors of the Indian flag, and bring a taste of patriotism to your table.

Imarti 

The first of the three colours on the flag is saffron, and as a tribute and to honour the bravery, here we have Imarti. This bright orange coloured delicacy that is also known as amitti, emritti, emarti, omritti, Jahangir and also Jhangiri/Jaangiri. While it closely resembles jalebi, it is not jalebi. What distinguishes the two delicacies is, one, the use of urad dal in making the imarti, unlike the use of maida in making jalebi. Second, the jalebi is thinner than the imarti. Both the options are available in the market. 

https://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/Recipe/Imarti-.html#google_vignette 

Coconut Gulaab ki Kheer 

The coconut is to the coastal people as the kheer is to anyone with a sweet-tooth. As interesting as it sounds, the Coconut Gulaab ki Kheer is definitely as delicious. A sumptuous union of the ‘Tree of Life’ aka the coconut and the symbol of love, ‘rose’. The rose adds a wonderful light, floral taste to the rich, creamy coconut kheer and dramatically changes the whole experience. It is no less than a royal treat when garnished with rose petals and a drizzle of rose syrup. 

https://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/Recipe/Coconut-Gulaab-ki-Kheer-Turban-Tadka-FoodFood.html 

Hara Moong Halwa

What better way than to cook the conventional Moong Dal Halwa recipe with slight modifications? For the Hara Moong Halwa, we take whole green gram as against the split and deskinned green gram that goes into the making of the Moong Dal Halwa. This green and healthy version of the halwa is smooth and tastes as delicious as its original version. 

https://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/Recipe/Hara-Moong-Halwa-KhaanaKhazana.html

Hope with these assorted mithais, you will be inspired to celebrate the day of independence in the right spirit.

Happy Independence Day!