by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
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 Rakesh Sethi
Excellent starter – you must serve this at your next party or enjoy with your loved ones
by Chef Amrita Raichand
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Want to have something during vrat days – try out this recipe and enjoy
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Don’t let the name frighten you, it is not the hot chilli but the capsicums that give these toasts both colour and flavour
Tempered leftover rotis make a tasty snack that can be enjoyed with cups of hot tea
Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted
These open sandwiches are very flavourful and delicious
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these vadai are really tasty
Nutrient rich dhoklas made with spinach and fresh fenugreek leaves
These unusual apple chips taste fantastic with hot chocolate sauce
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
Bottle gourd and brown Bengal grams cooked with flavourful masala
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
Stuffed kofte served in a velvety and flavourful gravy
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
So easy to make yet so very delicious
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
This firni made with paneer is velvety and delicious
Pears poached in grape juice and served filled with cream cheese mixture
The unique flavour of coconut is the main attraction of these cupcakes
This is a meringue based cake named after the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
Wonderfully creamy and oh so delicious is this ice cream made with mozzarella cheese
Had a heavy meal? Just sip on this wonderful concoction and feel the relief almost immediately
Very refreshing have this during the hot summer days and feel rejuvenated
Fruit cubes served in a mixture of milk and vanilla ice cream
Feeling drained? Take a sip of this drink and feel rejuvenated instantly
Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days
Here the duet is between khus syrup and kokam syrup accompanied by apple and drinking soda
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
Carrot juice with the flavour of celery and parsley
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
This cooked salad is very refreshing
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
Easy to make and delicious to taste
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
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
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce