by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These nutritious tikkis make excellent starters
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Include this delightful protein filled starter in your dinner menu and win the hearts of your loved ones. The crushed almond coating makes it crispier.
by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
Hard boiled eggs covered with a spicy chicken mixture and crumb fried
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
The contrasting colours of spinach and cottage cheese make this quiche look as good as it tastes
Banana flavoured tea loaf enriched with coconut
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Chicken loving children will simply love this roll
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Crisp hash cakes made with chicken and potatoes served with flavourful coriander sauce
Fun food that is nutritious too – the kids will enjoy
Tart is an open pie which can be sweet or savoury and this version is oh so delicious
These salty biscuits with carom seeds flavour are very refreshing
Samosa is a deep-fried savoury pastry that has a filling of potatoes and peas.
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways
Fish fillets marinated in 3 different marinades and steamed
Nihari is a slow cooked mutton stew that is traditionally cooked through the night and eaten early in the morning mostly during the ramzan
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
by Chef Shazia Khan
The long hours spent at preparing this dish will be well worth it when you see the kids simply licking the dish clean
An integral part of Thai muslim cuisine, massaman curry is extremely flavourful
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
Anything made of chocolate will please the kids even if they are shaped like spiders
Cheese cake set in shot glasses
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
The heavenly flavour of mango is so enticing that you will be drawn to this cake
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
Tangy and a little spicy this beverage is just too good
Masaledaar guava smoothie
Carrot is known to be good for the eyes, hence this drink is beneficial to all
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
A very nutritious and delicious lassi
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Sweet and sour healthy salad
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
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
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
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
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
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