by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Tempura is a Japanese dish wherein seafood or vegetables are battered and deep fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
by Chef Shazia Khan
Not many kids like okra but even those who do not will not be able to resist this
A wholesome savoury dish consisting of pastry crust filled with vegetable-cheese mixture, topped with eggs-cream mixture and baked
Spicy cheese biscuits, ideally served with hot tea or coffee
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Waffles made with ginger bread batter - superb
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Kids may not take to ragi bread but serve them in this way and they will finish them in no time
Tortillas filled with spicy paneer mixture, topped with salsa and cheese
Delicious savoury vegetable muffins
An idli that is not really an idli, but so very tasty that you will want to have it again and again
A complete meal this, it is a bit laborious but the end result is well worth the effort
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Ladyfingers cooked in a flavourful mustard gravy
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
A great way to make sure the kids eat healthy vegetables with relish
A simple and easy to make dish that is so very tasty
It does take a little effort to make the gnocchi but the end result is well worth it
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
Bursting with flavour this mixed vegetable curry is fit for a nawab
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Don’t worry you won’t get high after eating these chocolate balls but they are definitely exiciting
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
The smoky flavour makes this pineapple ice cream more appealing
With predominant flavour of orange, this fudge is so delicious that you would want to have it again and again
This is a sweet soufflé made with cheese – rich and delicious
This cheesecake is loaded with chocolate – a favourite with most kids
One bite into these cupcakes will have molten chocolate flowing out - yummy
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
A refreshing beverage
Green and black grapes combine well with fresh mint leaves and soda water to make a refreshing beverage
The children will simply love this
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
Enjoy this sorbet on a scorching day and feel instantly rejuvenated
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
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
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
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
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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 refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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