by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
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.
Crisply sautéed chicken sausages and onions, enveloped in a flavourful flour batter and baked to perfection
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 PRANAV JOSHI
You can have this chaat any day and not just on your vrat day
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Children simply love something which has a fancy shape and these kites will definitely excite them
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Give these rolls to your kids in their tiffin boxes and be rest assured that the boxes will come back empty
by Chef Madhu Sneha
These omelettes are so tasty that you will reach out for them again and again
Tortillas filled with spicy paneer mixture, topped with salsa and cheese
Butter cookies all the way from France to titillate your taste buds
One of the most popular part of chicken are chicken drumsticks and when they are dipped in spinach puree and deep fried they are just irresistible
Sprouts are rich in proteins which are so necessary for growing children
Green peas and mushrooms are a wonderful combination and when cooked thus they are simply divine
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
Bottle gourd and brown Bengal grams cooked with flavourful masala
Light green and dark green merge together to make a tasty dish
A tangy vegetable dish made popular in Kolkata during the British raj
This dish is tasty but more than that it is good for the liver
Both the cheese make mashed potatoes richer and tastier
A traditional dish of Greece - capsicums are stuffed with a tasty mixture and baked till soft and golden
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
Black forest, a favourite of many, served to you in miniature form
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
Chocolate truffles served with orange segments and orange zest
Dark and white chocolate mousse served side by side in shot glasses
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
A delicious mixture of peach juice and chocolate milk
Perfect way to start any day with
Have a sore throat? This drink will give you instant relief
Carrot juice with the flavour of celery and parsley
The fusion of fruits and vegetables is both tasty and healthy
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
You often eat brownies now you can drink it too – just follow this recipe
A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
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