by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
These nutritious tikkis make excellent starters
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
The name of these cookies may be monster, but the taste is absolutely delicious
Delicious almond cookies made in Italian style
You need to create some magic in order to keep your children’s interest in eating alive and here is one of them
Burger is a favourite of most children, so serve them this healthy version and see them enjoy it as much
Tortillas filled with spicy paneer mixture, topped with salsa and cheese
Light as air – this is the speciality of this cake which is served with jam or jelly
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Want to have something during vrat days – try out this recipe and enjoy
One of the most popular street food in Maharashtra that is nutritious too
Fenugreek seeds when sautéed lets out a wonder flavour that it lends to this green gram dish
Hollowed out tomatoes stuffed with flavourful couscous mixture and cooked
These two vegetables complement each other well in this tasty dish
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
High in protein, this dish is not only nutritious and tasty too
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
An excellent dish for your daily meal
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
A colourful and healthy way to start your day with
White chocolates filled with jam
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
Green and black grapes combine well with fresh mint leaves and soda water to make a refreshing beverage
A delicious mixture of peach juice and chocolate milk
Have a sore throat? This drink will give you instant relief
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Like the name suggests you can enjoy this smoothie anytime but it is ideal for breakfast
This wonderful beverage is especially for those who do not take alcohol
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
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
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Easy to make and delicious to taste
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
by Chef Shazia Khan
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Honey makes these katlis healthier
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
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
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
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