by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
Hard boiled eggs covered with a spicy chicken mixture and crumb fried
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
Excellent starter – you must serve this at your next party or enjoy with your loved ones
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
Laddoos need not be sweet. Try these – they are savoury but very tasty
These unusual apple chips taste fantastic with hot chocolate sauce
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Red coloured rotis wrapped around jerk chicken pieces
A popular Gujarati street food that draws people like bees to honey
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Serve them hot with cups of hot tea and savour with great pleasure
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Colourful cornmeal upma – simply delicious
Heart shaped cookies with jam centres – kids will gobble them up in no time
Delicious corn fritters that your kids will finish in no time
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
You can rustle up this dish of cauliflower and cottage cheese in the matter of a few minutes
Grilled marinated boneless chicken pieces served with lightly flavoured baked sweet potatoes
Balchao is one of the most popular dishes from Goa and this one is for vegetarians
A healthy mix of chicken, vegetables and black eyed beans with cheese giving it a tasty boost
Spongy kofta in a velvety gravy – a dish that can be served at any party
It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids
A dessert made of meringue shell filled with crème anglaise and fruits – fit for royalty
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
Oats add fibre whereas strawberries and nuts add plenty of minerals and vitamins
The perfect drink for hot summer months – it will save you from heat stroke
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
The flavours of strawberries, apple and rose water mingle well in this smoothie
Very refreshing have this during the hot summer days and feel rejuvenated
Ideal beverage to rejuvenate you on hot summer days
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
This mixture of various fruits and fruit juice is an ideal drink during summers
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Sweet and sour healthy salad
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Make good use of leftover cake, turn them into laddoos
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
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 refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves