If you have been looking for the best healthy tricolour recipes for kids, you need to try some of these. Not only are they delicious but they are healthy too!
India’s national flag, the Tiranga, with its vibrant saffron, white and green hues, is a symbol of peace and unity. What’s a better way to celebrate this symbol than by bringing it to life through food? Also, engaging kids in the kitchen can be both educational and fun, especially when you incorporate the vibrant colours of the Tiranga. These creative and extraordinary tricolour recipes are designed to delight young palates while celebrating the spirit of India. If you want to try some healthy tricolour recipes, here are some that you can add to your kids’ diet.
Tricolour recipes to try this Independence Day
1. Tricolour Veggie Pinwheels
Ingredients:
– 3 Lettuce leaves
– ½ cup spinach puree (thick consistency)
– ½ cup coconut cream
– ½ 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 a 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 for an added flavour.
– 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, if needed.
– Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Tricolour Popsicles
Ingredients:
– Orange juice- 1 glass
– Coconut milk- 1 glass
– Kiwi juice- 1 glass
Instructions:
– Pour orange juice into the popsicle moulds, filling the third of the way and freeze until solid.
– Add coconut milk for the white layer and freeze again.
– Finally, add kiwi juice for the green layer and freeze until completely solid.
– Unmould and enjoy.
3. Tiranga Protein Bars
Ingredients:
– Oats- 1.5 cups
– Desiccated coconut- 1 cup
– Almond butter- 1 cup
– Honey-1 cup
– Kids protein powder- ¼ cup
– Spinach (blanched and pureed)- ½ cup
– Carrot (steamed and pureed)- ½ cup
Instructions:
– For the green layer: Mix oats, protein powder, desiccated coconut, almond butter, honey and spinach puree. Press the mixture into a lined baking dish.
– For the white layer: Mix oats, desiccated coconut, almond butter and honey. Spread the mixture over the green layer.
– For the orange layer: Mix oats, kids’ protein powder, desiccated coconut, almond butter and carrot puree. Spread the mixture over the white layer. Refrigerate until firm, then slice into bars.
4. Tiranga Egg Frittata Recipe
Ingredients:
– For the saffron layer: carrot, tomato, onion, garlic, turmeric powder, salt, pepper, olive oil
– For the white layer: eggs, milk, salt, pepper
– For the green layer: spinach, green bell pepper, green chilli, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil
Instructions:
– Preheat oven to 350°F.
– Prepare saffron layer, white layer, and green layer separately.
– Bake the frittata until set and golden.
– 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 that kids will enjoy. Such recipes not only add a splash of vibrant colours to their plates but also ensure a balanced intake of nutrients from various food groups. Each dish offers a fun and engaging way for the kids to appreciate the significance of the Tiranga. So, incorporate these healthy tricolour recipes into your kids’ diet this Independence Day.
About the Author
Manpreet Kaur Paul is an executive nutritionist at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals. She is proficient in creating diet plans for pregnant/ lactating women, weight loss, high cholesterol and obesity during pregnancy, pediatric cases, people with lifestyle modifications and kidney disorders. She aims to ensure holistic nutrition among people of all age groups and help them achieve a healthy mind in a healthy body. Read More.
