by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Fill these canapés with nutrients and enjoy them with your loved ones
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
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.
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
These paneer topped fingers make excellent starters
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
Any time snack – flavourful and piquant corn on the cob can be enjoyed especially during monsoon
Samosa is a deep-fried savoury pastry that has a filling of potatoes and peas.
by Chef Ajay Chopra
An ideal snack to be served with cups of hot tea – it is wholesome too
Serve these sandwiches at your next kitty party and see how your guests enjoy them
Cumin seeds flavoured crispies that are either baked or deep-fried
by Chef Shazia Khan
The beetroot lends its beautiful red colour to these delicious muffins
A unique way of serving the South Indian speciality - uttappams
Healthier version of the popular South Indian snack
A traditional dish of Greece - capsicums are stuffed with a tasty mixture and baked till soft and golden
People who don’t like ladyfingers will be won over with this dish
Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty
This potato dish is a power house of myriad flaovurs
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A wonderful combination this – serve it to your special guests at your next party
This combination of roasted chicken, asparagus and feta cheese makes an appealing dish which is also delicious
A Punjabi speciality that can be enjoyed with kulche or bhature
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Scooped out apples stuffed with dates and nuts mixture
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
The taste of this crème brulee is further enhanced with strawberries
French choux pastry balls filled with chocolate ganche
by Chef Saransh Goila
This is a super way to use up leftover cake
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
This is a meringue based cake named after the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova
The popular French dessert – crème caramel served topped with whipped cream
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
Masaledaar guava smoothie
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Concentrated decoction which is refreshing and rejuvenating
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
Feeling lethargic? Sip a glass of this delicious beverage and feel instantly rejuvenated
A delicious dessert made with melon and honey
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Sweet and sour healthy salad
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
This sweet version of golgappe makes an ideal sweet dish at youth party
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
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
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
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
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
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