Tricolour Snacks

To Pack In Your Kid's Tiffin This Independence Day

Independence Day holds great significance in the hearts of all Indians and is celebrated with special enthusiasm nationwide. There couldn't be a better time to infuse a patriotic touch into your child's tiffin on the occasion of this national day. While flag hoisting and storytelling are part of this festive occasion in Indian schools, packing tricolour foods in your kids' lunch boxes is a fun and engaging activity. This will instil in them a sense of pride in their country's history and culture. Here is the list of tricolour snacks that you can pack in your kids' lunch boxes.

Easy and quick to prepare, cream cheese sandwiches can be an ideal tricolour snack for Independence Day celebrations for kids. Grated carrots, mayonnaise, and green chutney are the star ingredients, stacked layer by layer between the bread slices to form the tricolour pattern. You can season the sandwich with some salt and crushed black pepper. Cut the sandwich in half, forming a triangle and pack them. This snack is creamy and mess-free, perfect for children to handle.

Who said idlis can only be white? Tricolour idlis are a visually stunning and nutritious snack that you can add to your kids' lunchboxes on this Independence Day. Prepare three different idli batters: a tomato puree (orange) for the orange layer, a plain batter (white) for the white layer, and a spinach puree (green) for the green layer. Steam them in a tricolour arrangement in different idli moulds, and they are ready. Complete the patriotic theme by packing some tomato onion chutney, coconut white chutney, and mint chutney alongside these soft idlis.

Tricolour paneer skewers are indulgent snacks that enhance the joy and festivities of Indian Independence Day celebrations for kids. In this recipe, three different marinades are prepared, one for each colour. The paneer pieces are then marinated in their corresponding marinade mixtures. Lastly, they are skewered onto tandoori sticks and roasted or grilled until smoky and charred. Pack some mint chutney on the side to enhance the burst of flavours.

Tricolour pizza is a fun and festive twist on a classic favourite, where presentation plays a key role. It requires three different pizza toppings: chopped capsicum, placed on one-third side of the pizza base for the green layer; mozzarella cheese, spread over the centre of the base for the white layer; and sautéed carrots, placed on the remaining third side of the base for the orange layer. Add some black olives in the centre, season the pizza, and then bake until done. The crispy, gooey pizza is loaded with vegetables, making it a perfect snack that adds a variety of nutrients to your kids' lunch box.

Tricolour pasta salad is a kid-friendly pasta recipe that can be a refreshing and wholesome snack option for their tiffin. Just combine boiled spinach pasta (green), plain pasta (white), and sautéed bell peppers (orange) to create a vibrant pasta salad. Then, toss them with a tangy dressing made from yoghurt and aromatic herbs. This bright and delicious salad is a great source of carbs and iron, essential for growing bodies.

Tricolour dhokla is a spongy and low-carb snack, perfect for kids' lunch boxes. The best part? You can use the regular dhokla batter for the base. For the saffron layer, add some turmeric to a portion of the batter. The white layer can be represented by the original dhokla batter, while for the green layer, use spinach puree. Once steamed, temper it with mustard seeds and curry leaves and cut this healthy snack into triangular shapes.

Tricolour fruit chaat is refreshing and an unbeatable snack for children's tiffin. For the saffron layer, add orange fruits like papaya or mango; for the middle layer, use white fruits like banana or apple slices; and for the green layer, finish with green grapes or kiwi. A sprinkle of chaat masala and a drizzle of honey will enhance the flavour, making it a delightful and nutritious fruit salad that is easy to make and easy to pack