by Chef Rakesh Sethi
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These macaroni balls make an exciting snack for the little ones
Who can resist chocolate chips? Serve them in any form and they will be finished in no time
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Oats porridge made creamier and more nutrient rich with eggs
by Chef Shazia Khan
The crunch of potatoes and sesame seeds are the star attraction of these delicious rolls
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
You can also call this a wrap – tortillas wrapped around some simple stuffing and salsa
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
A favourite of the Bengalis, they generally make this snack during special occasions
These salty biscuits with carom seeds flavour are very refreshing
Rich in proteins, these cutlets are easy to make and also on the palate
Very popular among lovers of vegetarian Chinese food, this dish is an absolute winner
While making this dish, ensure that the vegetables are not overcooked
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
A simple dish yet so tasty
Tuna steaks cooked with simple ingredients tastes just too tasty
The popular Punjabi dish palak paneer made this way is both healthy and delicious
Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake
Oh yes, you can have sweet risotto too – it is incredibly delicious
East meets west in a delicious way
Molten chocolate seeping out of the cake is a sight to behold and taste to enjoy
Dark chocolate and orange make a fantastic combination in this cake
These waffle cones are not filled with ice cream but with a nutritious mousse
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Chocolate truffles served with orange segments and orange zest
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
The perfect drink for hot summer months – it will save you from heat stroke
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
This mixture of various fruits and fruit juice is an ideal drink during summers
Healthy smoothie – ideal beverage to begin the day with
Cranberry juice and strawberry crush lend their lovely pink colour to this delicious beverage
Banana milk shake gets a twist with chocolate cream biscuits, ice cream and cocoa powder
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
This is generally served along with Rajasthani dal and baati
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
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
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
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
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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 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
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