by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Mushroom cavities stuffed with a fragrant cheese and vegetable mixture and batter fried
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Crisply fried chicken wings coated with a spicy and sweet sauce – absolutely delicious
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
Delicious corn fritters that your kids will finish in no time
These profiteroles stuffed with pasta and cheese sauce make a delicious snack
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Some idlis stuffed with pear and tomato mixture and some idlis deep fried and made into sandwiches
Oats porridge made creamier and more nutrient rich with eggs
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Sago gives a delightful crunch to this dosa – very enjoyable
Laddoos need not be sweet. Try these – they are savoury but very tasty
Wheat bran mixed with gram flour, paneer, potatoes and spinach to make delicious cutlets
As the nankhatai are getting baked in the oven the whole house will be filled with the inviting aroma of roses
Grilled marinated boneless chicken pieces served with lightly flavoured baked sweet potatoes
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chicken cooked with masalas in almond milk – rich and full of flavour
Chicken breasts stuffed with a flavourful mushroom mixture and cooked with stir-fry sauce
Who says healthy food cannot be tasty, try this out and you will know how tasty it can be
Pep up the frankfurters with this delicious creamy apple sauce
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
This green beauty is tasty too – a double whammy
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
A super tasty bread pudding that the kids will eat gladly
Scooped out apples stuffed with dates and nuts mixture
Rosemary makes this cake unique
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
The unique flavour of coconut is the main attraction of these cupcakes
Scooped out apples stuffed with a delicious mixture
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
Tri-coloured fruit beverage – tasty and nutritious
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
A delightful coffee flavoured dessert
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
A cooling drink, ideal for the hot summer days
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
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
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
Honey makes these katlis healthier
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
This sweet version of golgappe makes an ideal sweet dish at youth party
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
by Chef Saransh Goila
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
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
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster