by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
These crisp onion rings are so delicious and you can keep eating them endlessly
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These nutritious tikkis make excellent starters
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.
by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
by Chef Shazia Khan
Brown sugar coated banana slices caramelized, rolled in rotis and served
Omelette made healthier with spinach is absolutely delicious
Green peas enhances the appearance and taste of this popular breakfast snack
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Club sandwich gets a nutritious touch with masala oats
A popular Gujarati street food that draws people like bees to honey
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Healthy burgers – vegetable tikkis served between pita breads
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Don’t let the name frighten you, it is not the hot chilli but the capsicums that give these toasts both colour and flavour
A delicious cake made with combining beetroot puree with cocoa powder
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a pickle flavoured gravy
This tasty sabzi of potatoes, fresh fenugreek leaves and spinach can be enjoyed with rotis or paranthas
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
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
These koftas are not deep-fried so they are quite healthy
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A traditional Burmese dish
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
by Chef Saransh Goila
Tempered vermicelli replaces mutton mince in this vegetarian shepherd’s pie
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
These spring rolls are sweet and the kids are simply going to enjoy them
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
These waffle cones are not filled with ice cream but with a nutritious mousse
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
This smoothie has the goodness of a number of fruits
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
Mushroom soup served with milk and cream foam
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
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
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves