by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
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 Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
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
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
Pancakes stuffed with a spinach-mushroom mixture and deep fried
Mixed vegetable mixture rolled in chapattis and served
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Zara hat ke sabudana khichdi which is very easy on the palate
Serve these muffins at breakfast and see the bright smiles on the loved ones faces
Crisply fried chicken fingers served with honey mustard sauce is something to look forward too
These tartlets make a delicious mouthful
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
Children love anything made with potatoes – give them this tangy version of potato wedges and see the joy on their faces
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This dish looks very appealing and it is sure to be appreciated by most connoisseurs
Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty
A close cousin to cholay, pindi chana is a dry dish made with chickpeas
Ginger flavoured cauliflower curry
Easy to make and easy on the palate, this dish is worth making often
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
This green beauty is tasty too – a double whammy
People who don’t like ladyfingers will be won over with this dish
A colourful and healthy way to start your day with
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
The white and brown marble effect makes this cake very inviting
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
The taste of this crème brulee is further enhanced with strawberries
Pears poached in grape juice and served filled with cream cheese mixture
by Chef Shipra Khanna
The popular snack churros served with grilled fruits and a spicy chocolate sauce
This cheesecake is loaded with chocolate – a favourite with most kids
Totally healthy beverage – enjoy without any guilt
A refreshing beverage
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
Tri-coloured fruit beverage – tasty and nutritious
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
This mixture of various fruits and fruit juice is an ideal drink during summers
Is the heat bothering you? Just make this drink and gets rejuvenated almost instantly
Grapes, blueberries and oats blended together to make a delicious smoothie
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Sweet and sour healthy salad
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
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
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
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
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
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
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
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster