by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Samosas stuffed with chocolate
This quiche is made with egg substitute and black beans
Small specs of red make by paprika powder make these cookies very attractive
Cumin seeds flavoured crispies that are either baked or deep-fried
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Sabudana wada enriched with khoya - delicious
One of the most popular street food in Maharashtra that is nutritious too
Pizzas made with naan dough
Tortillas stuffed with skirt steak ribbons, topped with a delicious salad and cheese
by Chef Saransh Goila
Enjoy this much loved rich dish in its healthy avatar
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
A tangy vegetable dish made popular in Kolkata during the British raj
This green beauty is tasty too – a double whammy
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A wonderful combination this – serve it to your special guests at your next party
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
The classic crème brulee gets a makeover with the addition of chocolate and hazelnut
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
The popular snack churros served with grilled fruits and a spicy chocolate sauce
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
A lovely looking cheesecake that is just as tasty
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
White chocolates filled with jam
Fresh red chillies, boiled in sugar syrup, add a lovely flavour to this custard and not their spiciness
Had a heavy meal? Just sip on this wonderful concoction and feel the relief almost immediately
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Like the name suggests you can enjoy this smoothie anytime but it is ideal for breakfast
Fruit cubes served in a mixture of milk and vanilla ice cream
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
The children will simply love this
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
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
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
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
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
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
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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 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
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
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