by Chef Madhu Sneha
Fill these canapés with nutrients and enjoy them with your loved ones
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Baguette slices topped with apple-onion mixture and Gruyere cheese and baked
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is an open pizza popular in the Mediterranean region
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
These mini pizzas topped with home made sauce, spicy cottage cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese are an absolute delight
Idlis stuffed with a spicy mixed vegetable mixture, steamed and then deep fried
As the name suggests these toasts and fluffy and delicious
Leftover pavs? Do not despair, top them with a flavourful mushroom mixture and delight your family
This is eaten as a breakfast snack in most Kerala homes at least once a week
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A unique way to serve pancake which is both delicious and nutrient laden
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
The combination of chicken mince balls, Mexican rice and nachos make a complete meal
A delicious curry that can be a part of your party menu
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This dish looks very appealing and it is sure to be appreciated by most connoisseurs
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Bursting with flavour this herb crusted salmon is an absolute winner
A tasty and healthy dish that will satiate anybody’s palate
Very popular among lovers of vegetarian Chinese food, this dish is an absolute winner
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
This Thai sweet dish made with rice and brown sugar will please your palate
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
This recipes proves that eclairs are not so difficult to make so go ahead and treat your family with this delicacy
This chocolate mousse with the flavour of cigar is a unique but extremely appealing
If you have lots of leftover French bread, do not despair – make this pudding and be assured your children will love it
This dessert looks as delicious as it looks lovely
This dessert is as delicious as it looks and is rich in necessary nutrients
Fresh pomegranate juice frozen and served
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
Mushroom soup served with milk and cream foam
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
Once you have tasted this delicacy you will never forget its rich taste
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
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
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
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
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
by Chef Saransh Goila
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
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
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster