by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Chapattis make delicious nachos – serve them salsa and sour cream and watch your loved ones enjoy them
by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
Maple syrup and pumpkin puree add a new angle to the ever popular French toast
Very filling very tasty is this aloo chana chaat – it is sure to please your palate
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Bread, cheese and chicken layered, topped with egg and milk mixture and baked
An idli that is not really an idli, but so very tasty that you will want to have it again and again
The not so popular lauki gets a delicious make over when cooked this way
The ideal combination of apples and cinnamon make these muffins so very tasty
by Chef Shazia Khan
Suji halwa mixed with pineapple and banana and rolled in rotis
Ideal way to use up leftover idlis – cook them in a Chinese way
Very popular among lovers of vegetarian Chinese food, this dish is an absolute winner
A complete meal this, it is a bit laborious but the end result is well worth the effort
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This dish looks very appealing and it is sure to be appreciated by most connoisseurs
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with vegetables – simple yet delicious
These koftas are not deep-fried so they are quite healthy
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
A colourful and healthy way to start your day with
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Oats and honey make these chocolate blocks healthier
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
by Chef Shipra Khanna
As the cake is getting cooked the whole a delicate lemony aroma will waft all over the house
This dessert is as delicious as it looks and is rich in necessary nutrients
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
Fruits blended with green tea - what a delicious combination
A delicious beverage made with strawberries and lemon flavoured aerated drink
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
Perfect way to start any day with
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
Masala tea topped with cream and chocolate sauce and served
Carrot juice with the flavour of celery and parsley
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
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
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
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
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
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
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
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
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
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
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster