by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
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 Rakesh Sethi
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
These red velvet savoury cupcakes made tastier with feta cheese topping
Crisply fried chicken fingers served with honey mustard sauce is something to look forward too
One of the most popular street food in Maharashtra that is nutritious too
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These burger patties have been designed especially for kids
Masaledar sprouts sandwiched between brown bread slices – healthy and tasty
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Here English muffins form the base of a pizza
These crepes and creamy and melt in the mouth
The name says it all – just relish it with tall glass of chilled lemonade
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
These koftas are not deep-fried so they are quite healthy
Grilled salmon fillets served with Japanese style mushroom sauce
A traditional dish of Greece - capsicums are stuffed with a tasty mixture and baked till soft and golden
A traditional Burmese dish
Chicken breasts stuffed with a flavourful mushroom mixture and cooked with stir-fry sauce
Fish fillets marinated in 3 different marinades and steamed
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
A lovely looking dessert this, it has myriad flavours blending together well
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
Just place this sweet lasagna in front of the children and see it disappear in no time
Lychees never tasted so great than when coated with chocoalte
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gulab jamuns add an Indian touch to this wonderful crème brulee
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
The combination of ginger, carrot and pineapple makes for a healthy and tasty drink
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Concentrated decoction which is refreshing and rejuvenating
Masala tea topped with cream and chocolate sauce and served
Grapes, blueberries and oats blended together to make a delicious smoothie
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
A healthy smoothie which is so delicious that you will want to have it again and again
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
by Chef Saransh Goila
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
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
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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
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