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
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
Vol au vent shells filled with a flavourful broccoli mixture
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
The fresh vegetables add a wonderful crunch to this delicious falafel wrap
by Chef Madhu Sneha
These crepes and creamy and melt in the mouth
These chicken pakoras have a wonderfully rich texture with parmesan cheese
Orange flavoured cake – oh so delicious, serve it with cups of hot tea for best result
Serve these waffles hot and watch your kids finish them off in a jiffy
This unusual combination of keema matar and idiappam will satiate you completely
When the kids get back from playing, give them these bars for quick energy boost
by Chef Saransh Goila
This poori bhaji is a healthy variant of the popular snack
Colourful vegetables cooked with chickpeas and some simple masalas
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
Yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this potato dish
Very popular among the Punjabis, here is how you can make matar paneer healthy
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
Not many people consume raw papaya, but this curry will make them love it
Ginger flavoured cauliflower curry
Oh yes, you can have sweet risotto too – it is incredibly delicious
The combination of apricot stew and vanilla custard is simply wonderful
Who says cakes don’t taste as good without eggs? Try this out and you will change your mind fast
Oozing with chocolate no child will be able to resist this sizzler
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Caramelized peaches topped with crumble mixture and baked
Make this cake for your daughter and see her eyes lit up with joy
Rosemary makes this cake unique
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
You often eat brownies now you can drink it too – just follow this recipe
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
The combination of apples and fresh mint leaves is heavenly
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
by Chef Shazia Khan
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
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
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
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
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
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
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
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster