by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
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
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
Crisply fried chicken fingers served with honey mustard sauce is something to look forward too
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Samosa is a deep-fried savoury pastry that has a filling of potatoes and peas.
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
The fresh vegetables add a wonderful crunch to this delicious falafel wrap
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Sprouts are rich in proteins which are so necessary for growing children
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Even those who do not like eating green peas will enjoy these pooris
Potato cutlets stuffed with cheese and shaped like mice
Vermicelli pulao made differently and served with crisp puris
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A wonderful combination this – serve it to your special guests at your next party
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The unusual combination of fresh fenugreek leaves and guavas is very pleasing
A close cousin to cholay, pindi chana is a dry dish made with chickpeas
Very popular among the Punjabis, here is how you can make matar paneer healthy
A rich and delicious dish – chicken cooked in Awadhi style, fit for royalty
Grilled pear and grilled chicken make a delicious pair
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
A stylish presentation of chocolate fondant topped with vanilla ice cream – you just cannot resist this
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
Make this cake for your daughter and see her eyes lit up with joy
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
As the cake is getting cooked the whole a delicate lemony aroma will waft all over the house
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids
Ideal beverage to cool you down on hot summer days
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
This wonderful beverage is especially for those who do not take alcohol
Carrot juice with the flavour of celery and parsley
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
Here the duet is between khus syrup and kokam syrup accompanied by apple and drinking soda
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
A popular sweet dish made healthy
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
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
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
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
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