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At Food Trails with Tushita, we love exploring diverse cuisines and sharing soulful culinary stories. From festive feasts to chef-curated recipes, we bring flavours that connect culture, tradition, and taste.
This Republic Day, celebrate the spirit of India with tricolour-themed recipes crafted by
Chef Swapnadeep Mukherjee, Executive Chef, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa.

These recipes are wholesome, festive, and visually stunning—perfect for a patriotic spread at home.

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Why These Republic Day Special Recipes Stand Out

• 🇮🇳 Inspired by the Indian Tricolour
• 👨‍🍳 Curated by a luxury hotel executive chef
• 🥗 Balanced mix of healthy, savoury & sweet
• 🎉 Ideal for Republic Day celebrations & brunch menus
• 📸 Perfect for Instagram-worthy festive tables

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🟧 1. Tiranga Fruit & Nut Oatmeal (Healthy Republic Day Breakfast)

A nourishing, colourful breakfast bowl symbolising the Indian flag—perfect to start Republic Day on a healthy note.

Ingredients

• Rolled oats – ¾ cup
• Ground Cinnamon – ¼ tsp
• Pinch of salt
• Fresh berries – ¼ cup
• Ripe bananas, sliced – 1 no.
• Chopped nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecans) – 2 tbsp.
• Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apples) – 2 tbsp.
• Fresh Strawberry, orange, kiwi – 5-6 no.
• Maple Syrup (optional)

Method

• Combine the oats and 1 ½ cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat
• Reduce the heat to medium – low, and cook for 5 mins until the water has been absorbed.
• Stir in the cinnamon and salt. Top with berries, banana, nuts, and/ or dried fruit, as you like. Put some fresh fruits like orange, kiwi and banana to make the bowl wholesome, colourful and healthy.
• If desired, pour a little maple syrup on top. Serve and enjoy!

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🟩 2. Hare Karele Ki Shammi (Healthy Republic Day Snack)

A flavorful, protein-rich kebab that transforms bitter gourd into a delicious festive appetizer.

Ingredients

• Karela fresh – 500 gm
• Roasted channa powder – 100 gm
• Garam Masala – 10 gm
• Chat Masala – 10 gm
• Roasted cumin Powder – 5 gm
• Salt – to taste
• Red Chili powder – 2 gm
• Grated Cheese – 20 gm
• Desi Ghee for cooking – 30 gm

Method

• Take fresh Karela (bitter gourd) wash properly with water and cut into small pieces. Take out seeds and soak in salted water for an hour.
• After this, boil water and put karela into it until cooked properly. Then take out Karela from boiling water and keep aside for cooling. Now, grind it in the grinder.
• Put Karela mixture in a bowl and add all Ingredients into it, mix well.
• Divide into equal portions and stuff with cheese. Now, take a portion of the mixture, and roll lightly in shape of a kebab. Prepare other kebabs in the same way.
• Heat sufficient oil in a pan and grill the kebabs till golden in color.
• Remove from heat and serve hot with chutney.

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⬜ 3. Tiranga Saffron Pulao (Tricolor Rice for Republic Day)

A show-stopping rice platter arranged in saffron, white, and green—true to the national flag.

Ingredients

Cooked rice – 300 gm

For Orange Rice

• Small onion (chopped) – 20 gm
• Tomato purees – 50 gm
• Red chili powder – 2 gm
• Garam masala – 1 gm
• Mustard seeds – 1 gm
• Ghee – 10 gm
• Salt – to taste
• Saffron (soaked in milk) – 1 small bowl

For White Rice

• Ghee – 20 gm
• Mustard seed – 1 gm

For Green Rice

• Boiled Spinach (puree) – 50 gm
• Green chilies – 2 nos
• Cashew nuts Paste – 20 gm
• Mustard seeds – 1 gm
• Ghee – 10 gm

Method

Orange rice

• Heat the ghee in a big pan and add the mustard seeds. Once the seeds splutter, add onions and sauté for a minute. Add tomato puree and stir for a while. Add salt, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook till the ghee is released and starts floating to the surface. Add the cooked rice, saffron and mix with the masala.

White rice

• Heat ghee and add the mustard seeds till they start spluttering. Add salt, cooked rice and mix very well.

Green rice

• Grind the green chillies, spinach and cashew nuts in a mixer grinder (with water) till they turn into a thick paste.
• Heat the ghee and add mustard seeds till they splutter. add green paste and mix well
• Sauté till the raw smell is gone.
• Add the remaining cooked rice, salt and mix well.
• Arrange the three types of rice according to the national flag of India and serve hot!

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🟠 4. Tricolor Coconut Ladoo (Republic Day Sweet Recipe)

A festive Indian dessert that blends patriotism with indulgence.

Ingredients

• Coconut powder – 3 cups
• Condensed milk – 1 cup
• Pinch of orange color
• Pinch of green color
• Clarified butter – 1 spoon
• Milk – ½ cup

Method

• Take a pan, heat it and put clarified butter.
• Add coconut powder and roast for five minutes at low flame.
• Then add milk followed by condensed milk and mix well.
• Keep stirring till you get a thick consistency
• Now divide the mixture into three parts. Mix orange color in 1 part and green color in second part, third part is white.
• Now make ladoo with soft hands, let it settle.
• Ready to serve hot or cold as per liking. Happy Republic Day!

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🇮🇳 Celebrate Republic Day with Food Trails with Tushita

These Republic Day special recipes are a perfect blend of tradition, nutrition, and celebration. Whether you’re hosting a patriotic brunch or curating festive content, these tricolor dishes bring India’s spirit alive on your plate.

📍 Curated by Chef Swapnadeep Mukherjee
🏨 Executive Chef, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa