by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Vol au vent shells filled with a flavourful broccoli mixture
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Soft pancakes topped with bananas make a wonderful comfort food
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Zucchini is the surprise element in these chocolate muffins
These tartlets make a delicious mouthful
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These sandwiches, so delicately coloured, look so very appetizing, that the kids will wallop them in no time
A popular breakfast item in most South Indian homes – ball shaped dumplings made with fermented batter
Dip the idlis in jam instead of chutney – kids will simply love them
This snack is made in South Indian homes for breakfast very often
The sweet and spicy combination makes these pineapple flavoured muffins very appealing
Kadhi gets a different flavour and texture with ladyfingers
by Chef Saransh Goila
The rich butter chicken made healthy
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The unusual combination of fresh fenugreek leaves and guavas is very pleasing
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
Capsicum cooked with some simple masalas and gram flour
The smoky flavour of baingan bharta is the biggest plus point of this popular dish
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Hollowed out tomatoes stuffed with flavourful couscous mixture and cooked
With predominant flavour of orange, this fudge is so delicious that you would want to have it again and again
These mini tarts are as tasty as they look
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gulab jamuns add the Indian touch to this wonderful crème bluee
White chocolates filled with jam
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
East meets west in a delicious way
Baked bananas served with butterscotch sauce
A dessert made of meringue shell filled with crème anglaise and fruits – fit for royalty
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
A delicious beverage made with strawberries and lemon flavoured aerated drink
Concentrated decoction which is refreshing and rejuvenating
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
by Chef Shazia Khan
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
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
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
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
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
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
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster