by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
Tempura is a Japanese dish wherein seafood or vegetables are battered and deep fried
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Chef Shazia Khan
Brown sugar coated banana slices caramelized, rolled in rotis and served
Tuna sandwiches are well loved but this time use the tuna mixture to fill up canapé shells and enjoy them
These salty biscuits with carom seeds flavour are very refreshing
Cashewnuts enrich these choco chip bars – an all-time favourite with the kids
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These crisp tacos will be enjoyed not just by kids but adults too
The vegetables add on to the nutrients of eggs to make a delicious snack
Rich cookies with a delicious crunch of toasted almonds - yummilicious
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
Chicken breasts stuffed with a flavourful mushroom mixture and cooked with stir-fry sauce
Ideal for the weight watchers, it is not only low calorie but also very nutritious
Extremely simple to make but easy on the palate
This green beauty is tasty too – a double whammy
High in protein, this dish is not only nutritious and tasty too
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
This dry dish made with beans makes a wonderful side dish
Tuna steaks cooked with simple ingredients tastes just too tasty
Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty
The white and brown marble effect makes this cake very inviting
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
This layered dessert is a delightful surprise which will please everyone
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The smoky flavour makes this pineapple ice cream more appealing
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Chocolate and walnuts combine well to make this delicious brownie
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Fresh strawberries rolled in a dough sheet, sliced, baked and served with custard
Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
Once you have tasted this delicacy you will never forget its rich taste
Ideal beverage to rejuvenate you on hot summer days
Masala tea topped with cream and chocolate sauce and served
A very nutritious and delicious lassi
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
Grapes, blueberries and oats blended together to make a delicious smoothie
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
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
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
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
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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
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
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
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