by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
A nutritious snack that the Maharashtrian swear by because it is just as tasty too
Vermicelli mixed with vegetables and made into idlis
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Cooked chana dal tempered and served as a snack
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Tart shells filled with whipped cream and mixed fruits
Chicken and pineapple may sound as most unlikelyl companions but in this sandwich they win hands down
Best way to attract children to eat something healthy is to present it to them attractively like this sandwich
When unexpected guests drop in serve them this uttappams – they are wholesome and delicious
Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty
A Punjabi speciality that can be enjoyed with kulche or bhature
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
The Thai flavours are very prominent in this beautifully cooked vegetables served with a lovely sauce
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
This dry dish made with beans makes a wonderful side dish
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
by Chef Saransh Goila
An unusual pudding made with coconut milk and nigella seeds
Caramel sauce adds a delightful flavour to this pear tart
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
Gets ready in a few minutes – it is delicious and quite a mouthful
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
Indian style pudding – absolutely delicious and rich – fit for royalty
The subtle taste and flavour of lemon makes this cheesecake absolutely appealing
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Like the name suggests you can enjoy this smoothie anytime but it is ideal for breakfast
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
Carrot is known to be good for the eyes, hence this drink is beneficial to all
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days
A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
Honey makes these katlis healthier
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
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
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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