by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
Vol au vent shells filled with a flavourful broccoli mixture
Buns hollowed out, stuffed with baked beans and rice mixture and topped with a cheese slice
Semolina and vegetable mixture spread on bread slices and toasted
Tuna topped open sandwiches wrapped in aluminium foil and baked
An ideal recipe for leftover sponge cake – rum gives a real punch and also a delightful flavour
A healthy mix of pineapple, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions that goes so well with nachos
by Chef Madhu Sneha
The traditional dhokla gets a new taste with spinach
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Zara hat ke sabudana khichdi which is very easy on the palate
A favourite snack with most children, it is enjoyed by adults too
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
Ghugni is a popular Bengali dish which can be made with brown Bengal grams too
Sarson ka saag, a winter speciality in Punjab, is something the Punjabis savour with makai ki roti
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
The smoky flavour of baingan bharta is the biggest plus point of this popular dish
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Nihari is a slow cooked mutton stew that is traditionally cooked through the night and eaten early in the morning mostly during the ramzan
Scooped out apples stuffed with dates and nuts mixture
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Gets ready in a few minutes – it is delicious and quite a mouthful
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
This is a meringue based cake named after the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova
French choux pastry balls filled with chocolate ganche
This firni made with paneer is velvety and delicious
Feeling lethargic? Sip a glass of this delicious beverage and feel instantly rejuvenated
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
A delicious combination of pears, pomegranate pearls and yogurt – healthy and tasty
Non-alcohol mojito – with cola and brown sugar lending its colour to make it different from the usual mojito
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
Very healthy and very tasty, the colour of this juice is also very appetising
The perfect drink for hot summer months – it will save you from heat stroke
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Eat this gulab jamuns and you are sure to become crazy
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Honey makes these katlis healthier
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
by Chef Saransh Goila
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
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
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
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
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
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
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