It is quite a journey since we got our Independence in 1947 on 15th August. We have completed 77 years of being an independent nation, and this independence day will be our 78th independence day on 15th of August, 2024.

Every year the country celebrates Independence Day by organising a national ceremony in Red Fort, Delhi. Our patriotism is worth noticing on this day. You can spot people flying kites on their terraces, having family gatherings, and watching the ceremonial event on the television. Since it is a gazetted holiday throughout the country, people watch the live telecast of the ceremony on their televisions. The Independence Day ceremony will start at 9 AM with the flag hoisting ritual.

Theme of Independence Day 2024

This year, the theme of independence will be ‘Viksit Bharat’, which means ‘Developed India’, with this theme, the country celebrates its mission to make India a developed nation by the year 2047. Independence Day is an occasion where every Indian is filled with pride and nostalgia. This day is about remembering how the people of this country struggled and fought to gain independence and the valuable contributions and sacrifices that our freedom fighters made. 

Independence Day Theme Dishes

Independence Day is also a great occasion to revisit the moments with some Independence Day nostalgic foods and delicacies.

Our very own Bail Kolhu kachi ghani mustard oil can come to your rescue to enhance your dishes and your day.

Here are a few ideas that you can include in your Independence Day menu:

🢒 There are many food ideas that can bring the colour of our national flag to our plate. Foods like palak (spinach) puri’s with kachi ghani mustard oil and aloo-curry, traditional chole-bhature but with mustard oil, and moong-dal kachodi’s with fillings of spiced lentils. Many other options like sprouts pakoda, veg biryani with different spices and vegetables, cheela with palak in the batter and fillings of carrot and paneer can also add some green colour to your beautiful tricolour palette. 

🢒 The traditional palak-paneer with carrot roti, crispy corn or paneer vegetable pancakes can beautifully blend the colours of saffron, white and green together. You can add some spinach-paneer dumplings or palak-methi dhokla or stuffed parathas as snacks during Independence Day gatherings. The best part is you can make all these dishes using authentic kachi ghani mustard oil. 

🢒 Sambar and rasam, uttapam, vadas, dosas and idli are the popular south Indian dishes that you can prepare using kachi ghani mustard oil.The pungency of mustard oil and its flavourful aroma will infuse the dish with a special flavour and fragrance. This magical cooking oil will elevate the taste of these dishes, making them even more enjoyable and healthier. 

🢒 Mustard oil specially enhances the taste of dishes like Sarson ka saag and cornmeal flatbread (makki roti) and the flavourful dish of aloo-gobhi. Also mustard oil can be used to marinate to make different kinds of tikkas be it paneer tikka, mushroom tikka, veg tikka, hariyali tikka, tofu tikka, achari tikka etc. All these options can provide you a wholesome taste-bud satisfaction. Moreover, they will be perfect for your little festive gathering. 

🢒 Apart from the main dishes, mustard oil is used to make various kinds of pickles like the classic- mango pickle, green chilli pickle, lime pickle, garlic pickle, carrot and radish pickle. The pickles along with the main dishes help in increasing the dining experience.

🢒 The food is incomplete without the sweet dish, and hence it is a must-have component for the Independence Day feast. To celebrate this day, people share their happiness and joy by gifting sweets like motichoor ladoo. For example, many schools distribute motichoor ladoos to their students. Similarly, many corporate workspaces also celebrate independence by gifting sweets to their staff and employees.

As we celebrate our nation's freedom, let us also use the freedom to make conscious choices. By opting for mustard oil, we not only savour the flavours of India but also support our farmers, promote sustainable living, and better our health. So, this Independence Day, let's raise a toast to our nation and its culinary diversity. Jai Hind!