by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Include this delightful protein filled starter in your dinner menu and win the hearts of your loved ones. The crushed almond coating makes it crispier.
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
Treat your guests with these baked potato jackets oozing with cheese at your next party
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a flavourful marinade with some vegetables, grilled and served with salsa
by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
Rich and delicious these rice cutlets are a delight to eat
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Children love anything made with potatoes – give them this tangy version of potato wedges and see the joy on their faces
Rich cookies with a delicious crunch of toasted almonds - yummilicious
A popular Nepalese breakfast – it is healthy too
A popular Bengali snack
Raw bananas never tasted so good as when made into crisp cutlets
Grilled marinated boneless chicken pieces served with lightly flavoured baked sweet potatoes
A Sunday special lunch in most Punjabi homes, rajma masala is a comfort food for many
The rich and intense flavours of a Biryani is what draws most people to it besides the tempting appearance and the appetising aroma of the splendid spices used
A simple dish made with ridge gourds and some masalas
Spicy and oozing with Mexican flavours, this chicken dish is simply lip smacking
Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Sichuan peppercorns lend their distinct flavour to this vegetable stir fry
Gravy with the flavour of achar and when deep-fried potatoes are cooked in it the result is delicious
As the name suggests this is an age old English favourite pudding
This firni made with paneer is velvety and delicious
Chocolate and walnuts combine well to make this delicious brownie
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
The classic crème brulee made healthy using low fat yogurt
Strawberry flavoured yogurt baked and served chilled
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
A lovely looking dessert this, it has myriad flavours blending together well
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
A great way to ensure that the kids get the best of vegetables
Green and black grapes combine well with fresh mint leaves and soda water to make a refreshing beverage
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
The drinking soda adds a delightful fizz to this cranberry juice mixture
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Sweet and sour healthy salad
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
by Chef Saransh Goila
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
This is generally served along with Rajasthani dal and baati
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
by Chef Shazia Khan
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
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
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
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut 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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
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
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce