by Chef Amrita Raichand
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
Corn lovers will be over the moon after having these fritters
by Chef Ajay Chopra
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
Baguette slices topped with apple-onion mixture and Gruyere cheese and baked
Absolutely delicious and totally nutritious, this pancake will be enjoyed by both kids and adults
An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Yummy is the only way to describe these puffs
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Burgers get a Thai identity with Thai red curry paste and other Thai ingredients
Here English muffins form the base of a pizza
Children’s favourite, the grownups too love to munch on them
The mixed dals make this tikki protein rich
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
Not many people consume raw papaya, but this curry will make them love it
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
by Chef Saransh Goila
The rich butter chicken made healthy
Fenugreek seeds when sautéed lets out a wonder flavour that it lends to this green gram dish
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The classic Italian dessert presented stylishly
Make this cake for your daughter and see her eyes lit up with joy
Chocolate and walnuts combine well to make this delicious brownie
Delicious chocolate made more inviting for the kids with colourful gems
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake
This firni made with paneer is velvety and delicious
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
Is the heat bothering you? Just make this drink and gets rejuvenated almost instantly
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
Here the duet is between khus syrup and kokam syrup accompanied by apple and drinking soda
Concentrated decoction which is refreshing and rejuvenating
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Sweet and sour healthy salad
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
A popular sweet dish made healthy
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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