by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
Crisply fried chicken wings coated with a spicy and sweet sauce – absolutely delicious
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
When unexpected guests drop in serve them this uttappams – they are wholesome and delicious
Small specs of red make by paprika powder make these cookies very attractive
A rich cheese cake made with healthy vegetables
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Jaggery is a healthy substitute for sugar and this pancake will prove to you that it is equally tasty
by Chef Shazia Khan
Ideal snack for obese children
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These dainty little rolls will be gobbled by the kids in no time
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Porridge made tastier and healthier with fruits and seeds
A variation in serving muesli – add some spice to it
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
The rich and intense flavours of a Biryani is what draws most people to it besides the tempting appearance and the appetising aroma of the splendid spices used
There are some who do not think that parval sabzi cannot be tasty, but this one certainly is
A Sunday special lunch in most Punjabi homes, rajma masala is a comfort food for many
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Marinated fish fillets poached in flavourful water and served on a bed of grilled bok choi
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Basa fillet pieces smoked with apple wood and served with blanched asparagus
Ideal for the weight watchers, it is not only low calorie but also very nutritious
Very popular among lovers of vegetarian Chinese food, this dish is an absolute winner
Make this dish and your entire house will be filled with flavours that are just irresistible
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
A stylish presentation of chocolate fondant topped with vanilla ice cream – you just cannot resist this
The classic Italian dessert presented stylishly
Baked cheesecake topped with fresh fruits
A super tasty bread pudding that the kids will eat gladly
A great way to make kids consume healthy vegetables and fruits
This chocolate mousse with the flavour of cigar is a unique but extremely appealing
The classic crème brulee gets a makeover with the addition of chocolate and hazelnut
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
A delicious mocktail just right for the kids
This wonderful beverage is especially for those who do not take alcohol
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
Cinnamon and coffee marry well in this delicious beverage
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Eat this gulab jamuns and you are sure to become crazy
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
by Chef Saransh Goila
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
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
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
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
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce