by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
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 Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
You can have this chaat any day and not just on your vrat day
These pakode go well with cocktails so do make them for your next party
Excellent breakfast dish – frittata made more nutritious with spinach and mushrooms
Popcorns tossed in caramel sauce and then in hazelnuts – kids will simply wallop these
by Chef Saransh Goila
This pizza will disprove those who believe that pizza is a junk food
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Red coloured samosas stuffed with cheesy macaroni
Oats not only gives these muffin necessary nutrients but also a nice texture
Raw bananas never tasted so good as when made into crisp cutlets
A simple and easy to make dish that is so very tasty
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
A simple dish yet so tasty
The popular Punjabi dish palak paneer made this way is both healthy and delicious
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with vegetables – simple yet delicious
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
Ideal dish for the diabetics, others can enjoy it too
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
White chocolates filled with jam
Baked bread and butter pudding – quick to make and tasty too
Pears poached in grape juice and served filled with cream cheese mixture
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Perhaps the most popular of Italian desserts, well loved the world over
A lovely looking cheesecake that is just as tasty
An unusual pudding made with coconut milk and nigella seeds
Just place this sweet lasagna in front of the children and see it disappear in no time
Chocolate truffles served with orange segments and orange zest
This wonderful beverage is especially for those who do not take alcohol
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
A fizzy drink made with black grapes and drinking soda
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
by Chef Shazia Khan
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
This is generally served along with Rajasthani dal and baati
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
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
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
by Chef Madhu Sneha
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
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
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
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
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
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