Republic Day Special: Idli to Kulfi- 5 tricolour food recipes your kids will love

Celebrate Republic Day with a tricolour idli, featuring the colours of the Indian flag. Create a vibrant idli by dividing the batter into three parts: white, green, and saffron.
Ingredients:
•    Idli batter
•    Spinach puree (green)
•    Carrot puree (saffron)
Method:
Mix spinach puree into one portion of the batter, carrot puree into another, and leave the third portion plain (white). Steam the batter in layers to form the tricolour idli.

Use green chutney, mayonnaise, and carrot paste to create the vibrant layers.
Ingredients:
•    Bread slices
•    Green chutney (coriander and mint)
•    Carrot paste
•    Mayonnaise
Method:
Spread green chutney on one slice, mayonnaise on another, and carrot paste on the third. Layer them together to form a tricolour sandwich.

Prepare a colourful tricolour pulao using basmati rice in vibrant shades of saffron, green, and white.
Ingredients:
•    Basmati rice
•    Carrot paste (saffron)
•    Spinach puree (green)
•    Plain rice
Method:
Cook the rice in three portions: one with carrot paste, one with spinach puree, and one plain. Layer the rice with a tempering for added flavour.

Add a tricolour twist to the traditional Gujarati dhokla for a festive touch.
Ingredients:
•    Sooji (semolina)
•    Carrot juice (saffron)
•    Spinach puree (green)
Method:
Divide the batter into three portions. Mix one with carrot juice, another with spinach puree, and leave the third plain. Steam the batter in layers to create a tricolour dhokla.

Make a delicious tricolour kulfi that's sure to delight kids.
Ingredients:
•    Milk
•    Saffron
•    Mint paste
•    Carrot paste
Method:
Divide the milk into three portions. Mix one with saffron, another with mint paste, and leave the third portion plain (white). Freeze the milk in layers to form a tricolour kulfi.