by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Chapattis make delicious nachos – serve them salsa and sour cream and watch your loved ones enjoy them
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Hard boiled eggs covered with a spicy chicken mixture and crumb fried
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
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 Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These profiteroles stuffed with pasta and cheese sauce make a delicious snack
This shawarma is specially for the vegetarians – as delicious as the chicken ones
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
High in protein, these cheelas are a delight to make and serve
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Don’t let the name frighten you, it is not the hot chilli but the capsicums that give these toasts both colour and flavour
by Chef Shazia Khan
Even the fussiest child will enjoy this healthy porridge
Pizza tastes just as great whatever the topping be
An all-time favourite snack that can be enjoyed anywhere anytime
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
Tomato is the hero of this delicious curry
This South Indian speciality is so easy to make yet so very tasty
Steaks cooked and dunked in rosemary and garlic infused olive oil
High in protein, this dish is not only nutritious and tasty too
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Purple yam has a colour, texture and flavour which is endearing
Bursting with flavour this mixed vegetable curry is fit for a nawab
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gulab jamuns add the Indian touch to this wonderful crème bluee
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
The delicious combination of apples and cinnamon powder covered by a crisp topping
Serve this to the kids and enjoy their excitement
A lovely looking dessert this, it has myriad flavours blending together well
A nice way to please the kids especially during vacations
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
The flavours of strawberries, apple and rose water mingle well in this smoothie
You often eat brownies now you can drink it too – just follow this recipe
Where there is chocolate children will be there to grab them
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
Cinnamon and coffee marry well in this delicious beverage
The combination of apples and fresh mint leaves is heavenly
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
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
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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 national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
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
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster