Delicious Plant-based Recipes for Independence Day Celebrations

 

Indian Independence Day is just around the corner and celebrations are in order. If you are planning a meat-free, healthier lunch, or dinner, we have some delicious recipe ideas for you. This weekend prepares some special recipes for your loved ones and family. Even if you can’t go outside during the lockdown, you can have a little celebration at home. 

Zucchini Coconut Curry

Start with sautéing ginger, garlic, and onions in coconut oil. Add a halved cinnamon stick, a sprig of thyme, chopped green chilies, and yellow curry paste. Add 1 tsp of coriander powder, curry powder, and sweet paprika. Add in the zucchini and coat it in all the spices. Add salt, pepper to taste and pour in 200 ml of coconut milk. The coconut milk will make the curry creamier. Let it simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes. Add in a handful of garbanzo beans and baby spinach and gently stir the curry. Finish the curry by adding some chopped cilantro leaves and a splash of lemon juice. Put some steamed brown basmati rice in a bowl and pour over a ladle of curry in the bowl. To increase the brown rice nutrition, you can soak the rice before cooking. Garnish with a wedge of lemon and fresh coriander leaves. Use Daawat traditional basmati, which is the best basmati rice in India. Check the Daawat website for healthy brown rice recipes. 

Spaghetti in Basil & Tomato Sauce

Cook some spaghetti in salted boiling water. In a pan add some chopped cherry tomatoes, with basil leaves, olive oil, salt, pepper, and roast for 15 minutes. In a pan sauté some garlic in olive oil. Add the roasted tomatoes, a handful of fresh basil leaves, and some freshly sliced tomatoes. Sauté and cook the tomatoes until tender. Add some pasta water and cook until a saucy texture. Add the cooked spaghetti and coat well in the sauce. Add salt, and pepper to taste. Serve the pasta in a bowl, and garnish with parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves. 

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

A mezze platter is great for sharing over a meal. Make some homemade hummus, baba ghanoush, and labneh dip. You can either bake some fresh pita bread or get some of your local bakeries. To add to the flavour of hummus, add some roasted garlic while blitzing it. To serve some pickles on the side, ferment some beetroot and carrot in apple cider vinegar. To assemble put the hummus, dips in medium-sized bowls, add the pita bread, falafel, and beetroot pickles. 

Prepare these dishes on Independence Day celebrations and even the hardcore meat lovers will love the food. 

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