Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the incredible women who have nurtured and loved us. What better way to show your appreciation than with a special picnic bursting with vibrant, colorful flavors and aromas? This year, take her on a culinary journey to India with a spread of delicious picnic recipes inspired by the rich and diverse Indian street cuisine. Veda Sankaran cooks up a special spread of various vegetarian sandwiches, crispy potato patties, and sweet treats that promises an experience you can’t get at a brunch reservation. Showcase your love and appreciation through the magic of cooking from the heart.
Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches
A zesty take on a picnic favorite, Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches provide a flavorful vegetarian main dish. The warm spices of curry powder add a touch of exoticism to the creamy egg mixture while white onion amps up the texture. Complete it with your favorite crustless white bread and you’ve got a simple yet addicting sandwich for your Mother’s Day picnic.
Bombay-Style Sandwiches with Peanut Mint Cilantro Chutney
Try these little delights from the streets of Mumbai. Bombay-Style Sandwiches are a popular Indian street food that we’re elevating with a Peanut Mint Cilantro Chutney. What starts as a mix of creamy cheese, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers only gets better with a blend of toasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, mint, tangy tamarind paste, and a touch of heat from red chili.
Aloo Tikki Recipe
This Indian appetizer translates to mean “potato patty” but that hardly reaches the surface of what this dish entails. Aloo Tikki Are made from a combination of mashed potatoes, spices, and sometimes vegetables. Enjoyed on their own, with chutneys, or with a sauce on the side, these golden treats are ready to escort mom straight to India.
Lemon Rice with Toasted Peanuts
Looking for a light and flavorful side dish to complete your picnic spread? Our Lemon Rice with Toasted Peanuts starts with a citrusy base of fluffy rice and vibrant lemon zest. Then we add in toasted peanuts for a delightful crunch and a touch of nutty richness. It’s a side that’s excellent on its own. But, only gets better when accompanying our Bombay-Style and Curried Egg Salad sandwiches.
Rose Milk Sandwich Cookies
After so much mouthwatering food, you want to make sure you have a dessert that’s satisfying enough to end the meal but is not overly sweet. Our Rose Milk Sandwich Cookies use a light rose-infused filling between milky, crunchy Milk Bikis. They’re a refreshing break from the warming sun and make great breakfast treats for mom the next morning.
Story by Kylie Thomas / Recipes by Veda Sankaran / Photography by Laura Petrilla
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