The 10th Delhi Pride Parade took place on 12th November 2017 and thousands of people joined the parade to show their solidarity for gender equality as a cause. It is definitely one of the most colourful festival that the city celebrates and rainbow becomes an important symbol in the celebration of gender equality as a cause.
A rainbow symbolises the spectrum of different identity that gender as a category encompasses in a harmony. They are completely different colours which fit together beautifully in one single rainbow.
To continue celebrating this beautifully queer cause I decided to compile a list of rainbow recipes that are really easy to make with easily sourceable ingredients in India. What says solidarity and equality and queer better than rainbow coloured food. And I don't want to stick to stereotypes but damn rainbow coloured food is fabulous! Besides the fabulousness, it's even recommended that we should be consuming rainbow is healthy for you - vegetables that span the colour spectrum.
1. Rainbow Popcorn
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Just add popcorn and m&m's! As queer (why not?) as it sounds it tastes delicious. The easiest recipe possible and perfect as a snack for your next Parade. Put it in your bag and carry it along to much as you march for equality.
#SpoonTip: Use gems instead of m&m's to cut back on the cost.
2. Rainbow Smoothie
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It's healthy, tasty and looks great. Prepare for a long day by drinking this in the morning and maybe carrying some in a flask for later. Find the recipe here.
#SpoonTip: Natural ingredients will give the color, don't go for dye!
3. Rainbow Grilled Cheese
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Another item you can pack to share (or not) that has gooey cheese oozing out of this beautiful sandwich. Pair it with the smoothie above for a perfect meal! Find the recipe here.
#SpoonTip: adding rainbow coloured veggies will make it healthier!
4. Rainbow Succotash
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What is a Succotash? It's an American dish made of boiled lima beans and maize. It's incredibly healthy and you can eat it as a salad or with a piece of sesame chicken.
#SpoonTip: If you don't want maize or lima beans, just use boiled sprouts or rajma - they maintain the health part and taste just as good and easily available too.
5. Layered Rainbow Cake
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I wanted to end with a bang so this one require a little effort. Okay a lot but it will be worth it. There are so many rainbow cake recipes out there (On Spoon) that I didn't know which one to choose from. There is the gluten-free one (see picture) and the no-bake rainbow cheesecake.
Whichever cake or recipe you choose, I hope it adds an extra touch of fabulous to an already charming Parade or makes an ordinary day - extraordinary as you celebrate equality by gorging on these delicious recipes. Pride Parade is not the only occasion to celebrate your support for equality - do it every day!
I don't recommend cake everyday - even though it's the ultimate dream.