by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
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 Amrita Raichand
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
Chicken supreme rolls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pan cooked
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
The name says it all – it is not only nutritious it is oh so tasty
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Don’t let the name frighten you, it is not the hot chilli but the capsicums that give these toasts both colour and flavour
by Chef Shazia Khan
This is an extremely tasty snack that no child or adult will be able to resist
Homemade pavs are irresistible and served with delicately flavoured prawns it is manna
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Even those who do not like eating green peas will enjoy these pooris
A popular Bengali snack
These dainty little rolls will be gobbled by the kids in no time
This combination may be unusual but it is rather tasty
Colocassia cooked with spinach is so tasty that you won’t be able to resist it
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Bursting with flavour and taste this Thai delicacy is now popular the world over
People who don’t like ladyfingers will be won over with this dish
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
Colourful vegetables cooked with chickpeas and some simple masalas
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
Don’t worry you won’t get high after eating these chocolate balls but they are definitely exiciting
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Perhaps the most popular Chinese dessert, served with some icecream they are simply delicious
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
French choux pastry balls filled with chocolate ganche
Topped by caramelized walnuts these brownies are just incredibly deliciou
The unique flavour of coconut is the main attraction of these cupcakes
Fried icecream? Yes indeed, try this out and you will believe you can fry ice cream
The purple yam gives the mousse a lovely colour and a nice texture
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
Powerhouse of nutrients, this juice is an ideal way to start your day with
This Frappuccino gets an Indian touch with masala chai
Refreshing and rejuvenating, this tea punch is the beverage to have during hot summer months
Enjoy the mangoes to the fullest and among the many things you can make with the king of fruits is this delicious lassi
The perfect drink for hot summer months – it will save you from heat stroke
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
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
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
This cooked salad is very refreshing
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
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
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
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
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
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
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 national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
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
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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