by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Try out these kebabs at your next party and see how your guests enjoy them
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Call it khichdi or call it porridge the end result is delicious
Jaggery is a healthy substitute for sugar and this pancake will prove to you that it is equally tasty
A traditional Gujarati savoury cake made with rice, lentils and vegetables – wholesome and delicious
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Club sandwich gets a nutritious touch with masala oats
Green peas enhances the appearance and taste of this popular breakfast snack
Scrambled eggs add taste and nutrients to this bread upma
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Samosas stuffed with chocolate
Delicious corn fritters that your kids will finish in no time
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
Nihari is a slow cooked mutton stew that is traditionally cooked through the night and eaten early in the morning mostly during the ramzan
The combination of chicken mince balls, Mexican rice and nachos make a complete meal
A delicious side dish – broccoli and sesame complement each other well in this dish
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
The taste of this crème brulee is further enhanced with strawberries
As the name suggests this is an age old English favourite pudding
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
Oats and honey make these chocolate blocks healthier
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
Fluffy and light are the highlights of this delicious soufflé
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
Powerhouse of nutrients, this juice is an ideal way to start your day with
Carrot juice with the flavour of celery and parsley
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
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
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
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce