Each dish offers a fun and engaging way for the kids to appreciate the significance of the tiranga.
Written by Prerna Mittra |Published : August 15, 2024 12:13 PM IST
Independence Day 2024: It is important to eat healthy foods every day, and especially on special occasions, when one may want to indulge a little and cheat on their diet. Healthy eating is a conscious decision that a family has to make for the sake of their health and well-being. From kids to grown-ups and even the elderly, everyone must find a way to incorporate a variety of nutrients into their diet and meet their respective health goals, while staying disease-free. But, in their quest to eat healthy foods, one need not make their diet bland and tasteless.
This Independence Day, Manpreet Kaur Paul, a nutritionist at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Faridabad brings together four interesting recipes for children that will be enjoyed by adults, too. Inspired by India’s national flag, the ‘tiranga’ — with its vibrant saffron, white and green hues — these foods can be an interesting addition to the plate, designed to delight the young and the old as they celebrate the spirit of India. Scroll down to find out.
Tricolor Veggie Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 3 lettuce leaves
- cup spinach puree (thick consistency)
- cup coconut cream
- cup thinly-sliced carrot
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lay out the lettuce leaves on a clean surface.
- Spread the thick spinach puree evenly over one lettuce leaf to create the green layer.
- Spread the coconut cream over the second leaf to create the white layer.
- Lay out the thinly-sliced carrot evenly over the third lettuce leaf to create the orange layer.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over each layer.
- Roll up each leaf tightly, starting from one edge. Once rolled, gently press down to seal the edges.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled lettuce leaves into 1 inch thick pinwheels.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and secure them with toothpicks.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tricolour Popsicles
Ingredients
- Orange juice – 1 glass
- Coconut milk – 1 glass
- Kiwi juice – 1 glass
Instructions
- Pour orange juice into the popsicle molds and freeze until solid.
- Add coconut milk for the white layer and freeze again.
- Add kiwi juice for the green layer and freeze until completely solid.
- Unmold and enjoy.

Tiranga Protein Bars
Ingredients
- Oats – 1.5 cups
- Desiccated coconut – 1 cup
- Almond butter – 1 cup
- Honey – 1 cup
- Kids protein powder – cup
- Spinach (blanched and pureed) – cup
- Carrot (steamed and pureed) – cup
Instructions
For the green layer
- In a bowl, mix oats, protein powder, desiccated coconut, almond butter, honey and spinach puree.
- Stir until the mixture is well combined. If you feel it is too dry, add some water to reach a dough-like consistency.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a lined baking dish.
For the white layer
- In another bowl, mix oats, desiccated coconut, almond butter and honey.
- Spread the white layer mixture evenly over the green layer in the baking dish.
For the orange layer
- Mix oats, kids protein powder, desiccated coconut, almond butter and carrot puree.
- Add some water. If you feel the mixture is dry, stir it until it becomes sticky and dough-like.
- Spread the orange layer mixture evenly over the white layer in the baking dish.
Set and slice
- Press down firmly on the layers to compact them.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours or until the bars are firm.
- Once set, lift the mixture out of the dish using the lining and cut it into bars.
- Store the bars in an airtight container.
Tiranga Egg Frittata Recipe
Ingredients
For the saffron layer
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil
For the white layer
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the green layer
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small green chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C).
Prepare the saffron layer
- In a small skillet, heat 1 tsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and finely-chopped onion, saut until the onion is translucent.
- Add the grated carrot, finely-chopped tomato, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft and well-combined.
- Spread this mixture evenly on the bottom of a greased, oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
Prepare the white layer
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the saffron layer in the skillet.
Prepare the green layer
- In the same skillet used for the saffron layer, heat 1 tsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and finely-chopped onion, saut until the onion is translucent.
- Add the chopped spinach, green bell pepper, green chili (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft and well-combined.
- Spread this mixture evenly over the egg layer in the skillet.
Bake the frittata
- Place the skillet or baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is light-golden.
- Let the frittata cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.
“These recipes not only incorporate the colours of the Indian flag, but also ensure a healthy mix of vegetables and flavours. They add a splash of colours to a kid’s plate, ensuring a balanced intake of nutrients,” the nutritionist concludes.

















