by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
by Chef Amrita Raichand
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible
The name of these cookies may be monster, but the taste is absolutely delicious
These stuffed cheelas are tasty as well as wholesome – make a great breakfast snack
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
A nutritious snack that the Maharashtrian swear by because it is just as tasty too
A plate full of warm apple scones served with cups of hot tea – absolute heaven
An anytime snack that is so tasty that you will want to have them again and again
by Chef Shazia Khan
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A winter speciality – you will find this delicacy in every Punjabi home during the cold winter months
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
A delicious side dish – broccoli and sesame complement each other well in this dish
Corn and potato koftas cooked in a flavourful curry
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a pickle flavoured gravy
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
These two vegetables complement each other well in this tasty dish
This fruit salad is so very tasty that you will devour it in no time
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
The delicious combination of apples and cinnamon powder covered by a crisp topping
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
A nice way to please the kids especially during vacations
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This chocolate mousse with the flavour of cigar is a unique but extremely appealing
by Chef Shipra Khanna
A traditional nighttime campfire snack popular all over America and Canada
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
Fruit cubes served in a mixture of milk and vanilla ice cream
The drinking soda adds a delightful fizz to this cranberry juice mixture
Oats add fibre whereas strawberries and nuts add plenty of minerals and vitamins
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
A delicious beverage made with strawberries and lemon flavoured aerated drink
This apple juice with a delicious tang is worth sipping again and again
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
This cooked salad is very refreshing
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
Sweet potatoes and sabudana cooked with milk, jaggery and coconut milk to make a delicious kheer
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster