India is all set to celebrate its 75th anniversary of independence, and this day is all about flying kites, spending time with your loved ones, and being patriotic. Since Independence Day is a national holiday in India, delicious food is always served at celebrations. In Canada also, the Indian Independence Day is also celebrated with great enthusiasm. So, to make celebrations extra special, you can try these flavorful tricolor dishes on Indian Independence Day. Also, you can shop all the ingredients for a recipe from Buddy Basket. It’s a perfect online store & offers the Best grocery delivery vancouver.

Why is Independence Day celebrated on 15th august in India?

On August 15, 1947, India declared its freedom from 200 years of British rule and the country’s leaders received control of the situation. We are commemorating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav as India completed 75 years of independence. On August 15, 1947, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first prime minister, raised the Indian flag atop the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi.

How was Indian independence celebrated in Canada last year?

The Indo-Canadian community celebrated India’s Independence Day with enthusiasm on the 74th Independence Day of India amid reduced Covid-19 restrictions, with the illumination of renowned Canadian monuments like the Niagara Falls and Toronto’s CN Tower in the tricolor and the raising of the flag at city halls throughout.

Also, the best wishes were sent on behalf of the government by Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada. Who also noted that Canada and India “operate closely together for the benefit of people in both nations, notably as members of the G20 and through other global institutions.”

Nearly 500 cars took part in a Tiranga Yatra as the cavalcade decided to drive from the city of Surrey to Vancouver. Where participants gathered from all Indo-Canadian communities. Moreover, they assembled in front of the Indian consulate for the Drive-Thru India Day Parade. Also, the nation’s most well-known celebratory event was held in Mississauga in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

5 Simple Tri-color Recipes to Prepare for Independence Day

There are a number of recipes you can try this Indian Independence day. Also if you want you can shop Family gift Baskets to make day more special and brighter :

1. Tirangi Lassi:

Ingredients-

• 2 tbsp Kesar syrup to get orange color
• 3 cups white color curd 
• 2 tbsp Khus syrup to get green color
• 1 tbsp cardamom powder
• 3 tbsp sugar

Method of preparation-

1. Begin by whisking the curd. To the curd, add sugar and cardamom powder.
2.  To create the saffron colour of the flag, mix curd and Kesar syrup. After that separately, combine curd with Khus syrup to get the green colour.
3.  After that leave the curd alone; add nothing to it in order to achieve the white colour.
4. So, now to get the tricolored form of your favorite beverage, pour the Khus lassi first, then the plain white lassi, and finally the Kesar lassi at the end.
5. Now, finish with a pistachio garnish and serve cold.

2. Tricolour Salad :

Ingredients –

For dressing :

• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 3 tbsp honey/sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1-2 chili pepper (sliced), sliced

For salad :

• 1 medium green papaya
• 1 large carrot (peeled), julienne
• 1-2 cucumbers, julienne
• 1/3 cup mint leaves, chopped
• 4 tbsp toasted peanuts

Method of preparation –

To get dressing ready:

1. In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and set aside.

Making the papaya:

1. Cut the green papaya’s ends off and peel the outer skin using a vegetable peeler. Also, cut the papaya in half to make green papaya shreds.
2. After that combine the green papaya, carrots, cucumber, mint, and peanuts in a large bowl and toss the salad.
3. Add the dressing that has been marinating and toss to evenly distribute it over the vegetables. Serve right away.

3. Tricolour Pasta:

Ingredients –

• 200 gms of pasta
• 1 cup of sliced fresh broccoli
• diced 1 medium carrot
• sliced green onions, half a cup
• 14 cups of butter (cubed)
• 1 clove of garlic (minced)
• 1-teaspoon dried basil
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
• white wine, 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded 

Method of preparation –

1. Bring salted water in a big pot to a boil. Then after cook the penne in the water for 8 to 10 minutes.

2. After that cook the broccoli, carrots, and onions in butter for 3 minutes in a big skillet. Cook for two minutes while covered.

3. Separate pasta and water by draining the pasta and add it to the skillet, grate some cheese on top.

4. Tricolour Pizza:

Ingredients –

• 1 pizza base (12″ inch)
• Pizza sauce, 50 g
• mozzarella cheese, 110 g
• Black olive, 5 gms.
• Green capsicum, 60 gram
• Carrots, 60 gram
• Olive oil, 5g

Method of preparation –

1. Top the pizza with mayonnaise and tomato sauce.
2. After that top it with more mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce.
3. Spread the base with roasted veggies, such as carrots, black olives, and green capsicum.
4. After that cook for four to five minutes over a wood fire.
5. Remove it and serve your multicolored pizza hot when it turns a light golden color.

5.Tricolour Cake:

Ingredients –

•  1 1/4 cups Maida
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp of baking powder
• 1/2 cup curd
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup of butter or oil
• Add few drops of vanilla essence
• Few drops of orange cake color
• Few drops of cake color in green

Method of preparation –

1. Put maida, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and sift.
2. After that mix milk and sugar in another bowl. Then incorporate butter and curd. Mix thoroughly.
3. After that mix the liquid and dry ingredients together.
4. Add vanilla extract. Three sections would be ideal.
5. Mix some orange food coloring with some green food coloring in another portion, leaving the third portion white.
6. After that grease a baking pan with butter. Alternatively, pouring is the batter.
7. It needs 20 to 30 minutes to bake to perfection in a preheated oven set to 180 degrees 

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