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20+ Easy Fourth of July Recipes consisting of Indian Fusion, Mexican, and American recipes.
The Fourth of July is around the corner, so it’s all about pool parties and summer barbecues. Back home in New Jersey when my family and I got together for the Fourth of July, it was all about enjoying foods from different cultures. We are all about American burgers, Mexican dips, and Indian snacks.
To celebrate the Fourth of July the “Desi” way, here is a round-up of 20+ Easy Fourth of July Recipes consisting of Indian Fusion, Mexican, and American recipes. These recipes taste amazing and are a crowd-pleaser. Happy Cooking and Happy Fourth!
SALADS
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula
Peppery arugula with sweet balsamic paired with creamy goat cheese, strawberries, and beets are pure heaven.
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Mango Chickpea Indian Kachumber Salad
Refreshing and delicious Mango Chickpea Indian Kachumber Salad flavored with lime juice and chat masala.
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Quinoa Bhel Salad
Quinoa Bhel Salad is a healthier twist on Bhel Puri made with veggies, spices, and chutneys.
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Bean Corn Kachumber Salad
Bean Corn Kachumber Salad is a Mexican spin on the traditional Kachumber Salad. This salad is a combination of tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, black beans, corn, and avocado, along with Indian spices.
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Bhel Puri Recipe with Chana (Healthy Bhel)
Bhel Puri Recipe with Chana is a popular Indian Street Food that is made with murmura (puffed rice), onions, tomatoes, chutneys, spices, dry roasted peanuts, and chickpeas. This healthy bhel recipe is made without the traditional bhel mix so you can have bhel puri whenever you want.
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APPETIZERS & SNACKS
5 Layer Mexican Dip
This delicious party appetizer is made with layers of refried beans, sour cream, taco sauce, veggies, and lots of shredded cheese.
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Hariyali Paneer Tikka
Hariyali Paneer Tikka is Indian cheese and veggies marinated in a flavorful green marinade and then grilled to perfection.
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Jalapeno Popper Corn Dip (Spicy & Creamy)
Spice up your Game Day with this Jalapeno Popper Corn Dip. A creamy, cheesy concoction combined with the heat of jalapeños and the sweetness of corn, all baked to golden perfection. This hot & spicy dip is easy to make and is perfect for Game Days, the Holidays, or hosting a casual get-together.
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Masala Papad (Chaat Style)
Masala Papad (Chaat Version) is a combo of diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and green chilies flavored with Indian spices topped over crispy papad along with yogurt and chutneys. This quick and easy snack is crunchy, flavorful, and addictive, and it comes together in no time.
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Baked Jalapeno Poppers
Skip the processed frozen poppers and opt for these homemade Baked Jalapeno Poppers made with jalapeno, cream cheese, and panko crumbs.
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Aloo Tikki Chaat
Aloo Tikki Chaat is a famous Indian Street Food. A crispy Indian potato patty flavored with spices and topped with yogurt and chutneys. This version is NOT deep-fried, loaded with flavor, and better for you.
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Burrata Bruschetta Indian Style
Burrata Bruschetta Indian Style is a spin on an Italian classic with the addition of Indian spices. This appetizer is spicy, creamy, and delicious.
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Papdi Chaat
Papdi Chaat is a widely popular Indian Street Food that’s sweet, savory, and spicy at the same time. It’s an explosion of flavors in your mouth.
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Hara Bhara Kebab
Hara Bhara Kabab is a spinach peas potato patty that’s flavored with fresh cilantro and Indian spices, plus chickpeas for a healthier twist.
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Chili Cheese Toast
Chilli Cheese Toast is a classic Indian toastie made with green chilies, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and cheese. This delicious toastie is the perfect snack for brunch or tea time.
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Mexican Street Corn Chaat
India meets Mexico in this Indo-Mex Mexican Street Corn Chaat – all that chatpata desi flavor tossed with creamy sour cream.
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MAIN COURSE
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger
A vegan burger packed with a ton of flavor including Vegan Chipotle Aioli and Guacamole.
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Chicken Seekh Kebab
Indian Style Chicken Seekh Kebab is ground chicken seasoned with aromatic spices and then grilled. Enjoy these delicious kebabs with rice, roasted veggies, green chutney, and raita.
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Bombay Grilled Sandwich
Bombay Grilled Sandwich is popular Indian street food from the city of Mumbai. This vegetable sandwich is made with green chutney, butter, veggies, cheese, and chat masala.
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Paneer Kathi Roll
Paneer Kathi Roll is a wrap that’s filled with marinated paneer and flavored with cilantro and tamarind chutneys. So scrumptious!
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Chicken Kebab Burgers
Delicious, juicy, grilled Chicken Kebab Burgers that are perfect for your summer BBQ.
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Blueberry Coconut Pancakes
Delicious, soft, and fluffy pancakes that are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Turkey Keema Tacos
Turkey Keema Tacos are prepared with ground turkey sauteed with Indian flavors. Fill them up in a taco and top with a cilantro-mint chili sauce.
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Spicy Mexican Turkey Burgers & Vegan Chipotle Cream Sauce
Spicy Mexican Turkey Burgers that are tender, juicy, and flavorful. It’s perfect for a Summer BBQ, or all year round.
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DESSERTS
Fluffy & Easy Blueberry Muffins
Delicious blueberry muffins bursting with fresh blueberry flavor. Enjoy them with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
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Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
A delicious treat that is a cross between a cookie and a brownie. Perfect for July 4th, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day!
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Fruit Cream | Indian Fruit Salad with Cream
Fruit Cream also known as Indian Fruit Salad with Cream is an easy, no-fuss summer dessert where chopped fruits are added to sweetened whipped cream, and then lightened with milk. This eggless dessert takes 20 minutes and is customizable using seasonal fruits.
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Let me know what recipe you decide to make and share! Happy Fourth!
