by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
by Chef Ajay Chopra
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
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.
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
by Chef Saransh Goila
Palak paneer and omelette make these sandwiches a complete meal
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Bananas add a delicate flavour and prunes a sweetness that make these muffins extra tasty
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Pita breads form the base in these delicious pizzas topped with fruits instead of vegetables
Samosa is a deep-fried savoury pastry that has a filling of potatoes and peas.
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Most of us are well acquainted with falafels, so now try these stuffed ones – just delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These sandwiches, so delicately coloured, look so very appetizing, that the kids will wallop them in no time
Cooked chana dal tempered and served as a snack
The roasted oats give these muffins a wonder texture
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty
Not many people consume raw papaya, but this curry will make them love it
Chickpeas cooked in Spanish style - goes well with bread to make a wholesome snack
One of the most favourite Italian dishes
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a pickle flavoured gravy
A hearty vegetable stew from France made with seasonal vegetables
A semi-dry, sweet and spicy vegetables – a Chinese speciality
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
This Thai sweet dish made with rice and brown sugar will please your palate
An English baked version of the popular Indian chawal ki kheer
Indian style pudding – absolutely delicious and rich – fit for royalty
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II.
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
Black forest, a favourite of many, served to you in miniature form
Gets ready in a few minutes – it is delicious and quite a mouthful
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
Very few kids will be able to resist this delicious shake
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Like the name suggests you can enjoy this smoothie anytime but it is ideal for breakfast
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
This is generally served along with Rajasthani dal and baati
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
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
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
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
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves