by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
by Chef Shazia Khan
If you have leftover rotis and chilli paneer, just roll them up together and enjoy them with your kids
A popular Nepalese breakfast – it is healthy too
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Made especially for the vegetarians, these sausages are simply superb
Orange flavoured biscuits rolled in chopped almonds and baked
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Peanut butter is a favourite with most children and they will simply love this pancake
This is a very easy way to make idiyappam – serve it with vegetable stew
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Bread, cheese and chicken layered, topped with egg and milk mixture and baked
Oats makes the popular chocolate chip cookies healthier
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chicken cooked with masalas in almond milk – rich and full of flavour
This dish is tasty but more than that it is good for the liver
A tasty and healthy dish that will satiate anybody’s palate
Cooked this way most of the bitterness of the bitter gourds will disappear
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
Grilled marinated boneless chicken pieces served with lightly flavoured baked sweet potatoes
This vegetarian bhurji is made with cauliflower and cottage cheese
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
Layered cake with each layer having a different colour of the rainbow
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A stylish presentation of chocolate fondant topped with vanilla ice cream – you just cannot resist this
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Fresh strawberries rolled in a dough sheet, sliced, baked and served with custard
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
Gulab jamuns add the Indian touch to this wonderful crème bluee
by Chef Shipra Khanna
The purple yam gives the mousse a lovely colour and a nice texture
The taste of this crème brulee is further enhanced with strawberries
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Concentrated decoction which is refreshing and rejuvenating
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
Very refreshing have this during the hot summer days and feel rejuvenated
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
A delicious mixture of peach juice and chocolate milk
A delicious beverage that will satisfy any palate
The combination of ginger, carrot and pineapple makes for a healthy and tasty drink
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 rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
This sweet version of golgappe makes an ideal sweet dish at youth party
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
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
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
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
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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