by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Fill these canapés with nutrients and enjoy them with your loved ones
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
A healthy way to start the day with these delicious burritos
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Very refreshing snack – serve the kids when they get back from school hungry
Absolutely delicious and totally nutritious, this pancake will be enjoyed by both kids and adults
We can assure you that no child will resist this delicious dabeli
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Nutrient rich dhoklas made with spinach and fresh fenugreek leaves
A lovely way to serve veggies to kids
Maple syrup and pumpkin puree add a new angle to the ever popular French toast
A delicious curry that can be a part of your party menu
This tangy steamed pomfret is very pleasant to taste
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This combination of roasted chicken, asparagus and feta cheese makes an appealing dish which is also delicious
Kadhi gets a different flavour and texture with ladyfingers
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chicken cooked with masalas in almond milk – rich and full of flavour
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
A traditional Rajasthani dish which finds an important place in the menu of special occasions
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
The popular Italian dessert gets pineapple flavour in this recipe
by Chef Shipra Khanna
The purple yam gives the mousse a lovely colour and a nice texture
A great way to make kids consume healthy vegetables and fruits
Gets ready in a few minutes – it is delicious and quite a mouthful
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II.
Wonderfully creamy and oh so delicious is this ice cream made with mozzarella cheese
This cheesecake is loaded with chocolate – a favourite with most kids
Very refreshing have this during the hot summer days and feel rejuvenated
A delicious mixture of peach juice and chocolate milk
Green and black grapes combine well with fresh mint leaves and soda water to make a refreshing beverage
You often eat brownies now you can drink it too – just follow this recipe
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Have a sore throat? This drink will give you instant relief
A pinch of cinnamon powder adds just the right flavour to this healthy apple drink
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
A popular sweet dish made healthy
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster