Tricolor dessert | Vande matharam

Name: Tricolor dessert | Vande matharam
Total time: 120 s
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tsp Agar powder; Saffron Band:; 4 straw berries; White band:; 1/2 cup milk; 1.2 tsp sugar, optional; 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract; Green band:; 1 c chopped celery; 1 tbsp green chili, chopped; 1/2 tsp sugar, optional

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

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Recipe represents the the three colors in Indian national flag; it includes healthy ingredients Strawberries, milk, celery and green chili. No artificial flavors or coloring agents. i do not like to add sugar to juices. You may add sugar if you want
What do the three colors, saffron, white and green represent? The topmost color of the flag represents the country’s strength and courage. The color also signifies sacrifice and hence unselfish emotions towards the nation.
White
The white ribbon in the center of the flag represents peace, truth, and purity. White represents purity, honesty, and tranquilly
Green stands for life, prosperity and faith. Let us honor the flag . Celebrate the crores of lives of patriots who sacrificed their lives to give us the freedom we enjoy. God Bless Bharat. #TT

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

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Ingredients

2 mins

1 serving

2 tspAgar powder
Saffron Band:
4straw berries
White band:
1/2 cupmilk
1.2 tspsugar, optional
1/2 tspVanilla extract
Green band:
1 cchopped celery
1 tbspgreen chili, chopped
1/2 tspsugar, optional
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Steps

2 mins

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Prepare a checklist; keep necessary items close by
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Blend chopped celery and green chili with 1c of water. Strain.
use1/4 c of juice for making the green band. In a clear glass take 1/2tsp agar and add the juice.
Microwave 30 seconds. Stir vigorously with a spoon. Cool to room temperature refrigerate the glass covered until the jelly sets. About 1-2 hours.
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White band: In a glass bowl take ½ tsp agar and add the milk, sugar and vanilla. Stir.
Microwave 30 seconds. Stir vigorously with a spoon. Cool to room temperature. Now pour over the green band. Refrigerate the glass covered until the jelly sets. About 1-2 hours.
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Saffron band: blend straw berries with ¾ c water. It is a good idea to strain. But I forgot. : In a clear glass bowl take 1/2 tsp agar. Add ¼ c of strawberry juice. Stir.
Microwave 30 seconds. Stir vigorously with a spoon. Cool to room temperature. Now pour over the white band. Refrigerate the glass covered until the jelly sets. About 1-2 hours.
The Indian national flag is ready. Let us sing the anthem “Jana Gana Mana Jaya Hey”

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Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

on January 25, 2025 21:44

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I am a scientist with a Ph.D from University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. I also have a M. SC from University of Madras. Enjoy sharing my knowledge in science and my experience in gardening and cooking with others. I am a free lance writer, published several articles on Indian culture, traditions, Indian cuisine, science of gardening and etc in National and Inernational magazines. I am a health food nut. I am passionate about photography