by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a flavourful marinade with some vegetables, grilled and served with salsa
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
Dahi bhalle served in a new way
Delicious way to serve leftover idlis – bursting with flavour and taste
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Sprouts are rich in proteins which are so necessary for growing children
A plate full of warm apple scones served with cups of hot tea – absolute heaven
Spicy cheese biscuits, ideally served with hot tea or coffee
by Chef Shazia Khan
Even the fussiest child will enjoy this healthy porridge
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A lovely looking delicious snack – make it, serve it and enjoy it
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Mixed vegetables cooked in South Indian style is full of flavour and taste
by Chef Saransh Goila
Enjoy this much loved rich dish in its healthy avatar
Ghugni is a popular Bengali dish which can be made with brown Bengal grams too
Kadhi gets a different flavour and texture with ladyfingers
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
There is no oil in this recipe so it is ideal for weight watchers
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
Stuffed parwals are a delicacy that few can resist
A colourful and healthy way to start your day with
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
This cake looks like a snowy mountain and is also rich and delicious
These mini tarts are as tasty as they look
The heavenly flavour of mango is so enticing that you will be drawn to this cake
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
A super tasty bread pudding that the kids will eat gladly
Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
Enjoy this sorbet on a scorching day and feel instantly rejuvenated
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
Healthy smoothie – ideal beverage to begin the day with
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
This cooked salad is very refreshing
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
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
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
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
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves