by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Hard boiled eggs covered with a spicy chicken mixture and crumb fried
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Ragi flour dough balls stuffed with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and capsicums, baked and served
Slices of aubergine stacked alternately with mozzarella and tomato slices and baked
Samosa is a deep-fried savoury pastry that has a filling of potatoes and peas.
Cashewnuts enrich these choco chip bars – an all-time favourite with the kids
by Chef Shazia Khan
Even the fussiest child will enjoy this healthy porridge
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Leftover pavs? Do not despair, top them with a flavourful mushroom mixture and delight your family
The name says it all – it is not only nutritious it is oh so tasty
This delicious chicken dish served with pasta makes a complete meal in itself
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
We have got you this dish from the North of Spain and it is really worth a try – you will love it
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The unusual combination of fresh fenugreek leaves and guavas is very pleasing
A lovely, tasty and healthy fish dish
It does take a little effort to make the gnocchi but the end result is well worth it
The smoky flavour of baingan bharta is the biggest plus point of this popular dish
This firni made with paneer is velvety and delicious
Don’t let the name confuse you – they are chocolate truffles
If you have lots of leftover French bread, do not despair – make this pudding and be assured your children will love it
The smoky flavour makes this pineapple ice cream more appealing
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
This cheesecake is loaded with chocolate – a favourite with most kids
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
No Holi celebration is complete without thandai
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
Treat your kids to this delicious drink - it is both tasty and healthy
Banana milk shake gets a twist with chocolate cream biscuits, ice cream and cocoa powder
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
Had a heavy meal? Just sip on this wonderful concoction and feel the relief almost immediately
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
Sweet and sour healthy salad
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Both these are very healthy snacks that can be served together or separately
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce