by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Mushroom cavities stuffed with a fragrant cheese and vegetable mixture and batter fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Serve these waffles hot and watch your kids finish them off in a jiffy
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Children’s favourite, the grownups too love to munch on them
Sarson da Saag te Makki de Samose
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Nutrient rich dhoklas made with spinach and fresh fenugreek leaves
by Chef Shipra Khanna
When you are short of time and your kids are hungry, just roll up these chilas and watch them enjoy them
by Chef Madhu Sneha
The vangi bhaat powder adds to the flavour of this popular breakfast snack
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
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
by Chef Saransh Goila
Tempered vermicelli replaces mutton mince in this vegetarian shepherd’s pie
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Stuffed parwals are a delicacy that few can resist
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
This vegetable preparation is full of flavour and taste and goes well with paranthe as well as rice
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Grilled eggplant slices stuffed with vegetables and dried fruits, rolled and served
Lotus stem cooked thus can be very tasty
Ghugni is a popular Bengali dish which can be made with brown Bengal grams too
Kadhi gets a different flavour and texture with ladyfingers
This firni made with paneer is velvety and delicious
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II.
This dry fruit treat is absolutely delicious and a power house of nutrients
So easy to make yet so very delicious
A healthy phirni indeed – enjoy it with your family
A dessert made of meringue shell filled with crème anglaise and fruits – fit for royalty
French choux pastry balls filled with chocolate ganche
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
Thandai gives this melon smoothie an Indian touch
Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
Very refreshing beverage
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
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
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
Easy to make and delicious to taste
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
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
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
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
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 refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
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