by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
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
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Tasty bars made with carrot and walnuts - delicious
Delicious almond cookies made in Italian style
by Chef Shazia Khan
The beetroot lends its beautiful red colour to these delicious muffins
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
A traditional Gujarati savoury cake made with rice, lentils and vegetables – wholesome and delicious
by Chef Madhu Sneha
These omelettes are so tasty that you will reach out for them again and again
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This popular Gujarati snack gets additional nutrients with the addition of bottle gourd
An extremely nutritious snack to start your day with
Traditional pork from Coorg that is generally served with rice or akki rotti
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Corn and spinach is a great combination as this subzi will prove
Colourful vegetables cooked with chickpeas and some simple masalas
A Sunday special lunch in most Punjabi homes, rajma masala is a comfort food for many
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The unusual combination of fresh fenugreek leaves and guavas is very pleasing
Grilled marinated boneless chicken pieces served with lightly flavoured baked sweet potatoes
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
This firni made with paneer is velvety and delicious
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
This fruit salad is so very tasty that you will devour it in no time
The classic crème brulee made healthy using low fat yogurt
Dark chocolate and orange make a fantastic combination in this cake
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gulab jamuns add an Indian touch to this wonderful crème brulee
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
A delightful coffee flavoured dessert
Grapes, blueberries and oats blended together to make a delicious smoothie
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Thandai gives this melon smoothie an Indian touch
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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