by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These delicious patties will go well with cocktails
Hard boiled eggs covered with a spicy chicken mixture and crumb fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
Chapattis make delicious nachos – serve them salsa and sour cream and watch your loved ones enjoy them
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
by Chef Amrita Raichand
This Indo-Chinese combination will win everyone’s palate and heart
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Nepalese breakfast – it is healthy too
Homemade pavs are irresistible and served with delicately flavoured prawns it is manna
A healthy combination of bhel and banana shake – both kids and adults will enjoy them
People have become very health conscious so serve this sandwich which is healthy as well as tasty
The roasted oats give these muffins a wonder texture
A fantastic and instant energy booster
Dahi bhalle served in a new way
This vegetarian bhurji is made with cauliflower and cottage cheese
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
We have got you this dish from the North of Spain and it is really worth a try – you will love it
Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with vegetables – simple yet delicious
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
A simple dish made with ridge gourds and some masalas
One of the most favourite Italian dishes
There is no oil in this recipe so it is ideal for weight watchers
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
The heavenly flavour of mango is so enticing that you will be drawn to this cake
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gulab jamuns add an Indian touch to this wonderful crème brulee
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
The delicious combination of apples and cinnamon powder covered by a crisp topping
Caramel sauce adds a delightful flavour to this pear tart
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
The name says it all - a glass of this super smoothie and you will be bursting with energy
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
No Holi celebration is complete without thandai
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
by Chef Saransh Goila
Start your day on a healthy note – serve this delicious lassi at breakfast
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Sweet and sour healthy salad
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
Honey makes these katlis healthier
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
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
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce