by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Another potato breakfast snack that is very popular in Eastern European countries
Pizza made healthy with finger millet flour
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 Shazia Khan
No child will be able to resist this delicious roti roll
This Middle Eastern style rolls are so delicious that you will want to have them often
This pizza is no junk food for its base is made with whole wheat flour
This shawarma is specially for the vegetarians – as delicious as the chicken ones
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These healthy cheelas taste great with the chunky tomato chutney
Prawns and jackfruit seeds cooked together with masalas and then coarsely ground
Carrots tossed in a flavoured honey mixture and baked
Serve this to those fussy eaters, and they will definitely love this pumpkin dish
This delicious casserole will please the most discerning palates
The not so popular lauki gets a delicious make over when cooked this way
The popular keema matar made vegetarian where soya granules replace mutton mince - delicious
Sweet and sour turnips
Fenugreek seeds when sautéed lets out a wonder flavour that it lends to this green gram dish
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
Scooped out apples stuffed with a delicious mixture
Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners
This fruit salad is so very tasty that you will devour it in no time
The white and brown marble effect makes this cake very inviting
by Chef Saransh Goila
This is a super way to use up leftover cake
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
Gulab jamuns add an Indian touch to this wonderful crème brulee
Very wholesome, healthy and so very tasty too
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
A pinch of cinnamon powder adds just the right flavour to this healthy apple drink
An excellent beverage made with tomatoes and basil leaves
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
Grapes, blueberries and oats blended together to make a delicious smoothie
Fruits blended with green tea - what a delicious combination
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Easy to make and delicious to taste
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
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
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
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
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
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
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
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce