by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
A healthy mix of pineapple, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions that goes so well with nachos
by Chef Shazia Khan
Brown sugar coated banana slices caramelized, rolled in rotis and served
Start your day with this healthy oatmeal dish
Who can resist chocolate chips? Serve them in any form and they will be finished in no time
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
The contrasting colours of spinach and cottage cheese make this quiche look as good as it tastes
Peanut butter is a favourite with most children and they will simply love this pancake
A sweet meringue based cookies enhanced with the addition of desiccated coconut
One of the most favourite Italian dishes
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
Mixed vegetables cooked in South Indian style is full of flavour and taste
Bursting with flavour and taste this Thai delicacy is now popular the world over
by Chef Saransh Goila
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Spicy and flavourful this potato preparation can be served with kachoris or puris
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
This chocolate mousse with the flavour of cigar is a unique but extremely appealing
by Chef Shipra Khanna
This is a sweet soufflé made with cheese – rich and delicious
The heavenly flavour of mango is so enticing that you will be drawn to this cake
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
The purple yam gives the mousse a lovely colour and a nice texture
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
Tri-coloured fruit beverage – tasty and nutritious
Here the duet is between khus syrup and kokam syrup accompanied by apple and drinking soda
A great way to ensure that the kids get the best of vegetables
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
Carrot is known to be good for the eyes, hence this drink is beneficial to all
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
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
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
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
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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