by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
Crisply sautéed chicken sausages and onions, enveloped in a flavourful flour batter and baked to perfection
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters 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
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
Cooked chana dal tempered and served as a snack
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These macaroni balls make an exciting snack for the little ones
Sweet potatoes and roasted corn make flavourful companions in these delicious dumplings
Chakli is a traditional south Indian snack that is now popular all over India
Children love anything made with potatoes – give them this tangy version of potato wedges and see the joy on their faces
Oatmeal and plenty of vegetables make this uttappam not only tasty but very nutritious too
by Chef Shazia Khan
Not many kids like okra but even those who do not will not be able to resist this
Rice, corn and zucchini mixed together to make delicious patties
A healthy mix of chicken, vegetables and black eyed beans with cheese giving it a tasty boost
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
Ideal dish for the diabetics, others can enjoy it too
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A wonderful combination this – serve it to your special guests at your next party
Light green and dark green merge together to make a tasty dish
Grilled marinated boneless chicken pieces served with lightly flavoured baked sweet potatoes
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
A colourful and healthy way to start your day with
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Lychees never tasted so great than when coated with chocoalte
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
This cheesecake is loaded with chocolate – a favourite with most kids
Fresh pomegranate juice frozen and served
The whole house gets filled with coffee aroma when you make these
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
Carrot is known to be good for the eyes, hence this drink is beneficial to all
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Enjoy the mangoes to the fullest and among the many things you can make with the king of fruits is this delicious lassi
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
This cooked salad is very refreshing
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
Honey makes these katlis healthier
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Sweet potatoes and sabudana cooked with milk, jaggery and coconut milk to make a delicious kheer
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
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
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
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
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
Both these are very healthy snacks that can be served together or separately
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves