by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
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 mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
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.
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
These biscuits have the flavour and taste of lemon and crunch of walnuts
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Oozing with cheese, these crisp toasties are irresistible
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These sandwiches look so delicately coloured look very appetizing, that the kids will wallop them in no time
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Egg benedict with a twist – it is just as tasty
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Omelette made healthier with spinach is absolutely delicious
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
A rich cheese cake made with healthy vegetables
A perfect cheese soufflé is light so make sure you follow the instructions word to word
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Sweet and sour turnips
Extremely simple to make but easy on the palate
A delicious dish of minced lamb with potatoes
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This dish looks very appealing and it is sure to be appreciated by most connoisseurs
Prawns and jackfruit seeds cooked together with masalas and then coarsely ground
A Sunday special lunch in most Punjabi homes, rajma masala is a comfort food for many
The white and brown marble effect makes this cake very inviting
With predominant flavour of orange, this fudge is so delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners
A dessert made of meringue shell filled with crème anglaise and fruits – fit for royalty
This fruit salad is so very tasty that you will devour it in no time
Wonderfully creamy and oh so delicious is this ice cream made with mozzarella cheese
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
Trifle with predominant flavour of orange is very refreshing
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
Healthy smoothie – ideal beverage to begin the day with
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
Treat your kids to this delicious drink - it is both tasty and healthy
This drink can prevent flu
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
The name says it all - a glass of this super smoothie and you will be bursting with energy
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
by Chef Saransh Goila
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
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
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
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
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves