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From refreshing matcha drinks and layered pulao to creative desserts, tacos, and modern kofta curry, here\u2019s how to make your August 15 spread as festive as it is flavourful.<\/h2>\n
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Freedom on a Plate: Tricolour & Matcha-Inspired Recipes to Celebrate Independence Day
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Independence Day isn\u2019t just about flag-hoisting and patriotic songs \u2014 it\u2019s also a chance to bring the colours of the Tiranga to your table. Whether you\u2019re hosting a get-together, packing a special lunch, or simply want to treat yourself, these recipes by top chefs transform everyday ingredients into vibrant tributes to the nation. From refreshing matcha drinks and layered pulao to creative desserts, tacos, and modern kofta curry, here\u2019s how to make your August 15 spread as festive as it is flavourful.<\/p>\n

Coconut & Mango Matcha by Chef Parth Gupta, Bloom Cafe and Cakery<\/h4>\n
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Prep Time: 10 min<\/p>\n

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Mango Compote: 150 g ripe mango (diced), 15\u201320 g sugar, 10 ml water, few drops lemon juice (optional)<\/p>\n

Coconut Layer: 100 ml coconut milk, 50 ml chilled water, 10\u201315 g sugar (optional)<\/p>\n

Matcha Layer: 2 g matcha powder, 50 ml hot water (75\u201380\u00b0C), 5 g honey\/syrup (optional)<\/p>\n

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Mango Compote: Cook mango, sugar, and water until soft (5\u20137 min). Lightly mash, cool.<\/p>\n

Coconut Layer: Mix coconut milk with chilled water; sweeten if desired, keep cold.<\/p>\n

Matcha: Sift matcha, whisk with hot water until frothy; sweeten if desired.<\/p>\n

Assemble: Glass \u2192 mango compote \u2192 pour coconut milk over spoon \u2192 top with matcha poured over spoon. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n

Tiranga Pulao by Chef Roopa Nabar, TTK Prestige<\/h4>\n
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Orange: 1 cup rice, 1 tbsp ghee, \u00bd tsp cumin, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, \u00bc tsp turmeric, \u00bd cup carrot puree, 1 tsp red chilli paste, salt<\/p>\n

White: 1 cup rice, salt, pepper<\/p>\n

Green: 1 cup rice, 1 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 cup palak puree, salt<\/p>\n

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Orange Rice: Saut\u00e9 cumin & ginger-garlic in ghee; add turmeric, carrot puree, chilli paste, salt, rice.<\/p>\n

White Rice: Season with salt & pepper.<\/p>\n

Green Rice: Saut\u00e9 chilli paste & garam masala in ghee; add palak puree, salt, rice.<\/p>\n

Layer green \u2192 white \u2192 orange in ring mould, press lightly, unmould & serve.<\/p>\n

Desi Mutton Keema Tacos by Chef Nirvaan Thacker<\/h4>\n
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Ingredients<\/strong>: 1 cup Blue Tribe plant-based mutton keema, oil, 2 tsp each garlic & ginger paste, 1 onion (chopped), 1 cup tomato puree, spices (\u00bd tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp amchur, 1.5 tsp red chilli), salt, 2 tsp coconut sugar, water, taco shells, vegan cheese, coconut yogurt chutney, salsa, diced tomatoes, lettuce<\/p>\n

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Saut\u00e9 garlic in oil until golden; add ginger, onion, cook till translucent.<\/p>\n

Stir in tomato puree & spices; simmer 4\u20135 min.<\/p>\n

Add sugar & keema with splash of water; cover & cook 5\u20136 min until dry.<\/p>\n

Serve in taco shells with cheese, chutney, salsa, tomatoes & lettuce.<\/p>\n

Orange Kiwi Custard by Chef Roopa Nabar, TTK Prestige<\/h4>\n
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Ingredients: 3 tbsp custard powder, 2 kiwis (sliced), 1 pkt orange jelly, 2 cups milk, 2 tbsp sugar<\/p>\n

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Make jelly per packet instructions; cool.<\/p>\n

Mix custard powder with 1 cup cold milk.<\/p>\n

Heat remaining milk with sugar; add custard mix, cook until thick. Cool.<\/p>\n

In glasses: kiwi slices \u2192 custard (chill 15 min) \u2192 jelly (chill 30 min). Serve cold.<\/p>\n

Modern Tri-Colour Kofta Curry by Chef Nirvaan Thacker<\/h4>\n
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Gravy<\/strong>: Heat 2 tbsp oil, add cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves. Add onion, ginger, garlic; cook till soft. Stir in 6\u20137 pureed tomatoes, turmeric, chilli, jaggery, salt; simmer. Blend soaked cashews, stir into gravy; finish with kasuri methi.<\/p>\n

Seekh Kebabs<\/strong>: Pan-sear thawed Blue Tribe plant-based chicken seekh kebabs until charred.<\/p>\n

Assemble<\/strong>: Pour gravy in bowl, arrange kebabs on top. Drizzle cashew\/coconut cream for white, garnish with microgreens for green. Serve with roti or rice and lemon-dressed microgreen salad.<\/p>\n

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