by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Mushroom cavities stuffed with a fragrant cheese and vegetable mixture and batter fried
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Hard boiled eggs covered with a spicy chicken mixture and crumb fried
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
The ideal combination of apples and cinnamon make these muffins so very tasty
The combination of red pumpkin fritters and apple sauce is simply divine
Chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito – a popular Tex Mex snack
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A delicious starter which is healthy too
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Sweet mathris with a delightful crunch of sesame seeds
The vegetables add on to the nutrients of eggs to make a delicious snack
by Chef Madhu Sneha
These idlis are high in protein and just as tasty as the dal and rice ones
Raw bananas never tasted so good as when made into crisp cutlets
Bursting with flavour this herb crusted salmon is an absolute winner
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
This South Indian speciality is so easy to make yet so very tasty
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Cauliflower and potato cooked with plenty of ginger to make a refreshing subzi
Grilled pear and grilled chicken make a delicious pair
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This delicate dessert from France looks beautiful and is as tasty
Scooped out apples stuffed with a delicious mixture
A rich dessert made with bananas, brown sugar and dry fruits
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
Gets ready in a few minutes – it is delicious and quite a mouthful
Dark and white chocolate mousse served side by side in shot glasses
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
Where there is chocolate children will be there to grab them
A very nutritious and delicious lassi
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
This apple juice with a delicious tang is worth sipping again and again
The children will simply love this
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
by Chef Saransh Goila
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
This is generally served along with Rajasthani dal and baati
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
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
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce