World Cup Finale: Recipes for An Action Packed Weekend

With the Cricket World Cup fever heading to the final showdown, this Sunday is destined to be nothing like its laid-back old self but a thrilling, action packed day. With almost the entire country and many more cricket enthusiasts across the globe glued to their television screens, this Sunday calls for some exciting food that can be cooked way in advance so that you don't miss out on a single second of excitement. Here are some of our best recipes for quick cold snacks that require very little effort, simple techniques and can be rustled up with readily available ingredients. You can create them the night before, chill them in the refrigerator and serve the next day. So relax and munch on these treats while you watch the titans clash. Potato SaladRecipe by Chef Vicky Ratnani Baby potatoes are tossed with a mix of herbs, mayonnaise, seasonings and barbecue sauce. Done in less than 15 minutes, this defines fuss-free cooking.ColeslawRecipe by Chef Roopa Gulati What else can you wish for in just twenty minutes? A handful of fresh ingredients, some basic seasoning and minimal effort will get you a perfect bowl of coleslaw.CaponataRecipe by Chef Ritu Dalmia Here's an Italian specialty created with the goodness of beautiful aubergines, pickled vegetables and cocoa powder balanced out with a dash of sugar.Cheese and Pineapple RoundsRecipe by Chef Niru Gupta Open sandwiches always make a great appetiser. They are easy to assemble and require just a few ingredients. This one can be done with pieces of bread, pineapple slices, cheese and some fresh garnish.Pita Bread with Beetroot and Carrot DipRecipe by Chef Joey Matthew We all love pita bread, don't we? How well it goes with almost anything. Here we have pita combined with three zingy accompaniments that can be made in a jiffy. Vietnamese Cold Spring RollsRecipe by Chef Ritu Dalmia Roll up some feather-light, delicate, rice paper sheets with a refreshing mix of veggies and shrimps. Best served cold, these rolls taste superb when teamed with chilli sauce or peanut dip. GazpachoRecipe by Chef Vicky Ratnani A popular Spanish treat, this tomato-based cold soup is refreshing and extremely satisfying. Loaded with the goodness of a mix of veggies and spiked with red wine vinegar, this one is hard to put down.