by Chef Ajay Chopra
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
These delicious patties will go well with cocktails
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Peanut butter is a favourite with most children and they will simply love this pancake
Colourful mixture of potatoes and 3 coloured capsicums served on mini pita bread halves
Spinach lends its lovely emerald colour while roasted sesame seeds lend a delightful crunch to these tikkis
These chilas are very rich in proteins
These savoury sandwiches made with tomato slices and pesto sauce look very attractive and are just as tasty
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Samosas stuffed with chocolate
Laddoos need not be sweet. Try these – they are savoury but very tasty
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Purple yam has a colour, texture and flavour which is endearing
A simple dish made with ridge gourds and some masalas
Ginger flavoured cauliflower curry
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A complete meal this, it is a bit laborious but the end result is well worth the effort
Balchao is one of the most popular dishes from Goa and this one is for vegetarians
The Thai flavours are very prominent in this beautifully cooked vegetables served with a lovely sauce
Bursting with flavour this herb crusted salmon is an absolute winner
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
Polenta gives this cake a wonderful texture
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
This layered dessert is a delightful surprise which will please everyone
You will be pleasantly surprised to realize that pumpkin can be made into a delicious pudding
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
With refreshing flavour of lemons, this cheesecake is a connoisseur’s delight
A rich dessert made with bananas, brown sugar and dry fruits
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
This dry fruit treat is absolutely delicious and a power house of nutrients
Banana milk shake gets a twist with chocolate cream biscuits, ice cream and cocoa powder
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
A cooling drink, ideal for the hot summer days
Non-alcohol mojito – with cola and brown sugar lending its colour to make it different from the usual mojito
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
This cooked salad is very refreshing
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
A popular sweet dish made healthy
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
by Chef Shazia Khan
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
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
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
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
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Both these are very healthy snacks that can be served together or separately
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster