Spread Some Tiranga Cheer

On the occasion of India's Independence Day food expert Ms. Bharti Sanghi shares some of her innovative recipes. 


To keep alive the spirit of patriotism celebrate a day with family and friends over a platter of Tri-color snacks and mithais.

Tricolor Dhokla 

INGREDIENTS:

·         Suji – 250 gm

·         Curd – 250 gm

·         Eno – 1 packet

·         Salt – ½ tsp

·         Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

·         Spinach Paste – 1 tsp

METHOD:

1.      Mix suji and curd well to get a lump less batter. Consistency should be of idli batter.

2.      Add eno and salt. Keep it aside to rise for 1 hour.

3.      Divide the batter equally into 3 different bowls.

4.      Add turmeric to 1st, spinach to 2nd and keep the 3rd portion plain.

5.      Fill the mold 1/3 with yellow batter, then layer it with white batter till 2/3 and finally fill the mold with green baater.

6.      Steam it for 15-20 minutes.

7.      Remove the lid and proof it using toothpick or knife. If the knife comes out clean and does not have any batter sticking, then its done.

8.      Cut it into your favourite shapes and they are ready to serve.

Badam Pista Tartlets

 

Ingredients:

Almonds- 1 Kg

Sugar- 500gms

Pista and  Boondi- for filling

Silver cover or silver balls – for decoration

Method:

1.  Soak almonds for 5-6 hours, peel and grind it into fine powder.
2. Mix sugar with almond powder.
3. And roast it on medium fire until it leaves the sides of the utensil.
4. When it turns into a kind of Indian marzipan, put into moulds and make into tartlets.
5. Add sweetened ground pista and boondi for the filling.
6. Decorate them with silver warq or silver balls and enjoy.