by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics 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.
Italian styled folded pizza baked in the oven
Wholesome and tasty, one such parantha will whet the best of appetites
This is an open pizza popular in the Mediterranean region
Absolutely delicious and totally nutritious, this pancake will be enjoyed by both kids and adults
by Chef Saransh Goila
Do not throw away leftover pizza, use it to make this delicious dish that everyone will relish
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
The popular snack made protein rich with chickpeas
Sarson da Saag te Makki de Samose
As the nankhatai are getting baked in the oven the whole house will be filled with the inviting aroma of roses
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
A traditional Burmese dish
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
Colocassia cooked with spinach is so tasty that you won’t be able to resist it
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Chicken breasts stuffed with a flavourful mushroom mixture and cooked with stir-fry sauce
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
The popular French dessert – crème caramel served topped with whipped cream
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
Very enjoyable by kids as well as adults on hot summer days
A super tasty bread pudding that the kids will eat gladly
The subtle taste and flavour of lemon makes this cheesecake absolutely appealing
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
This cake looks like a snowy mountain and is also rich and delicious
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
A healthy smoothie which is so delicious that you will want to have it again and again
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
by Chef Shazia Khan
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
Treat your kids to this delicious drink - it is both tasty and healthy
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
Fruit cubes served in a mixture of milk and vanilla ice cream
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
Easy to make and delicious to taste
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
A popular sweet dish made healthy
This is generally served along with Rajasthani dal and baati
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
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
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
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
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
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
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
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
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