by Chef Rakesh Sethi
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These potlis are stuffed with spiced sweet potato mixture and deep-fried
Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
This delicious starter is well liked by children and adults alike
The sweet potatoes balance the spiciness of the chicken pieces
These stuffed cheelas are tasty as well as wholesome – make a great breakfast snack
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Crisp potato cakes shallow fried till crisp on the outside and soft inside
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
These mini pizzas topped with home made sauce, spicy cottage cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese are an absolute delight
Red cabbage and beetroot give this sandwich its name
Peanut butter is a favourite with most children and they will simply love this pancake
Serve these waffles hot and watch your kids finish them off in a jiffy
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Tomato ketchup raises the taste of chicken sausages to another level
by Chef Shazia Khan
If you have some leftover fried rice and vegetable Manchurian balls put them to good use – roll them in rotis and serve
A semi-dry, sweet and spicy vegetables – a Chinese speciality
It does take a little effort to make the gnocchi but the end result is well worth it
by Chef Ajay Chopra
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
This dry dish made with beans makes a wonderful side dish
Ridge gourd and potatoes cooked in a flavourful masala
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
Mushrooms stuffed with a flavourful spinach and cheese mixture and baked
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
You will be pleasantly surprised to realize that pumpkin can be made into a delicious pudding
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners
A colourful and healthy way to start your day with
As the cake is getting cooked the whole a delicate lemony aroma will waft all over the house
Basil flavoured ice cream gets a spicy zing – unusual but delicious
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
The perfect drink for hot summer months – it will save you from heat stroke
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
Perfect way to start any day with
Treat your kids to this delicious drink - it is both tasty and healthy
Masaledaar guava smoothie
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
Sweet potatoes and sabudana cooked with milk, jaggery and coconut milk to make a delicious kheer
Eat this gulab jamuns and you are sure to become crazy
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
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