by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Amrita Raichand
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
The North Indians love their chillas and served this way you will like it too
When you want to have a healthy snack, make this and enjoy without any guilt
Ideal way to use up leftover idlis – cook them in a Chinese way
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Club sandwich gets a nutritious touch with masala oats
by Chef Shazia Khan
Brown sugar coated banana slices caramelized, rolled in rotis and served
These colourful sandwiches look so lovely, are healthy too
Oats makes the popular chocolate chip cookies healthier
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
A delicious way to serve bean curd – it is simply marvellous
A complete meal this, it is a bit laborious but the end result is well worth the effort
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
A traditional Burmese dish
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Chicken breasts stuffed with a flavourful mushroom mixture and cooked with stir-fry sauce
Nihari is a slow cooked mutton stew that is traditionally cooked through the night and eaten early in the morning mostly during the ramzan
Caramel sauce adds a delightful flavour to this pear tart
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
Oats and honey make these chocolate blocks healthier
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Don’t worry you won’t get high after eating these chocolate balls but they are definitely exiciting
This dry fruit treat is absolutely delicious and a power house of nutrients
This cake looks like a snowy mountain and is also rich and delicious
Topped by caramelized walnuts these brownies are just incredibly deliciou
A refreshing beverage
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
No Holi celebration is complete without thandai
This Frappuccino gets an Indian touch with masala chai
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
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
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
This cooked salad is very refreshing
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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 refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce