by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
These nutritious tikkis make excellent starters
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
by Chef Madhu Sneha
This omelette is greasy but absolutely delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Multi grain rotis are very good for growing children, jam only makes them more tasty
The roasted oats give these muffins a wonder texture
The pressed rice adds body to these tikkis
Healthy and tasty is the only way to describe these cookies
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These pizzas have a base made of cauliflower
Idlis stuffed with a spicy mixed vegetable mixture, steamed and then deep fried
by Chef Shazia Khan
Not many kids like okra but even those who do not will not be able to resist this
Yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this potato dish
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
Traditional pork from Coorg that is generally served with rice or akki rotti
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
This is a Chinese potato dish with an Indian twist
Chicken breasts stuffed with a flavourful mushroom mixture and cooked with stir-fry sauce
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Ideal for the weight watchers, it is not only low calorie but also very nutritious
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
Every crunchy bite will be so comforting
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The smoky flavour makes this pineapple ice cream more appealing
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
The whole house gets filled with coffee aroma when you make these
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
Have a sore throat? This drink will give you instant relief
This wonderful beverage is especially for those who do not take alcohol
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
A popular sweet dish made healthy
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
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
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce