by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
Double whammy – this has the goodness of dosa as well as eggs
Serve these muffins at breakfast and see the bright smiles on the loved ones faces
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A unique way to serve pancake which is both delicious and nutrient laden
by Chef Shipra Khanna
The delicate flavour of dates is very endearing
Great way to feed oats to the kids – they will simply love these cookies
You can cook shawarma easily in this way without sacrificing the taste
by Chef Saransh Goila
All the health conscious wada pav lovers – breath easy, you have a healthy version coming your way
Slices of aubergine stacked alternately with mozzarella and tomato slices and baked
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
Cooked this way most of the bitterness of the bitter gourds will disappear
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Ideal for the weight watchers, it is not only low calorie but also very nutritious
Spongy kofta in a velvety gravy – a dish that can be served at any party
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A wonderful comfort food – have it with garlic flavoured bread rolls
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
A lovely looking dessert this, it has myriad flavours blending together well
Baked bread and butter pudding – quick to make and tasty too
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
These waffle cones are not filled with ice cream but with a nutritious mousse
The popular snack churros served with grilled fruits and a spicy chocolate sauce
A healthy phirni indeed – enjoy it with your family
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Wonderfully creamy and oh so delicious is this ice cream made with mozzarella cheese
A rich dessert made with bananas, brown sugar and dry fruits
The children will simply love this
Looking for something healthy to drink and eat, then these recipes are for you
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
Start your day on a healthy note – serve this delicious lassi at breakfast
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
A great way to ensure that the kids get the best of vegetables
Very refreshing have this during the hot summer days and feel rejuvenated
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
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
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
A popular sweet dish made healthy
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
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
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful 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
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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 simple raita with garlic flavour
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves