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Celebrate Independence Day with Tricolour-themed food and drinks

From Tiranga mocktail to tricoloured kebabs, these Kolkata restaurants have it all

This year, India celebrates 78 years of freedom, and no celebration is complete without food. Making Independence Day all the more special, restaurants in Kolkata have come up with Tricolour-themed food menus. If you’re planning a sumptuous lunch or dinner with family, here are a few must-try options in the city:

• Aminia: One of the city’s top destinations for Mughlai cuisine, Aminia’s Azadi Festival features special kebab platters and a tricoloured mocktail made with freshly squeezed apple, pineapple, lemon, orange and khus syrups

• Novotel Kolkata: Adding a touch of Indianness, Novotel has introduced Taste of Freedom Lunch at The Square, where one can enjoy dishes like Tricoloured sushi and more
• Ibiza The Fern Resort & Spa: The resort is celebrating Independence Day with the ‘Regimental Zaika’ Food Festival — a weeklong culinary tribute to the Indian Army, running until August 18. The festival features a variety of cuisines from different regiments, including the Punjab & Sikh Regiment, Bengal Infantry, Dogra Regiment, Assam Regiment, Bihar Regiment and more
• Moti Mahal Delux: At Moti Mahal, enjoy Tiranga Kebab Platter featuring rich and flavourful kebabs, like Vegetable Seekh Kebab, Dahi Ke Kebab and Carrot and Cottage Cheese Kebab and complement this platter with the Independence Indulgence Combo, which includes Paneer Kali Mirch, rich and Dum Aloo Punjabi along with soft Tri-colored Butter Naan 
• 6 Ballygunge Place: Indulge in a lavish Bengali meal at 6 Ballygunge Place with Independence Day special items on the menu. Try dishes like Chanar Malayu, Bhetki Maccher Kabiraji, Chitol Maccher Borar Kalia, Nawabi Handi Mangsho and more 

— Jaismita Alexander