The turn of the twentieth century was marked with voices of dissent by women across the globe. In 1908, about 15000 women marched on the streets of New York demanding better pay and voting rights. In 1909, the first women’s day was observed in the U.S. Then Clara Zetkin, a leader of the Women's Office for the Social Democratic Party in Germany proposed the idea of women’s day in Copenhagen, Germany. And thus, for the first time, people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland celebrated International Women’s Day on 19 March 1911, while Russia celebrated theirs on 23rd February, between the years 1913 and 1914. Much later down the line, March 8 was decided as the date to celebrate International Women's Day, a day to honour and celebrate women across all walks of life, across the globe.
While it is true that you do not need a day to acknowledge the immense contribution of women in your life, but there’s no harm in taking time out to make them feel seen and appreciated. You do not need big gestures, something as simple as cooking them their breakfast on the special day can also work magic. Here are some ideas that you may like.
Tomato Dosa
No, this is not a dosa stuffed with tomatoes, but the tangy fruit is mixed with the rice flour batter, yielding the tangiest and yummiest dosas you would have in a long time. Pair with chutney or sambhar, the choice is yours.
Chocolate Pancakes
Delish pancakes made with all-purpose flour, cocoa, baking powder, butter and eggs. Easy, peasy and always effective when trying to make a statement. You can never go wrong with a stack of soft pancakes, can you?
Saucy Smoked Sausage Sandwich
Another fairly easy recipe. Succulent sausages tossed in a sweet and tantalising sauce, smoked till perfection. Sneak it inside two buns or slices of bread and you have a party.
Chicken Keema Paratha
Minced chicken teeming with hot and tangy spices, stuffed inside a dough ball, rolled flat and roasted on a tawa with a spoonful of ghee. This loaded paratha has indulgence written all over it.
Besan Paneer Cheela
Cheela is a kind of an Indian crepe, but unlike dosa, it is not very crispy, it is thin, but also very soft and spongy. Besan cheela is one of the most beloved North Indian breakfast items. Adding some crumbled paneer in the filling could help take things up a notch flavourwise.