by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Waffles made with ginger bread batter - superb
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Best way to attract children to eat something healthy is to present it to them attractively like this sandwich
Totally healthy burger and just as tasty
Upma balls stuffed with cheese cubes and deep-fried
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These sandwiches, so delicately coloured, look so very appetizing, that the kids will wallop them in no time
This is a very easy way to make idiyappam – serve it with vegetable stew
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
The delicate caramel flavour of dulce de leche makes these pancakes extra special
As the name suggests these toasts and fluffy and delicious
Enjoy this much loved rich dish in its healthy avatar
This is a Chinese potato dish with an Indian twist
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
There are some who do not think that parval sabzi cannot be tasty, but this one certainly is
by Chef Shazia Khan
A great way to make sure the kids eat healthy vegetables with relish
Capsicum cooked with some simple masalas and gram flour
The smoky flavour of baingan bharta is the biggest plus point of this popular dish
Bursting with flavour this mixed vegetable curry is fit for a nawab
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
These waffle cones are not filled with ice cream but with a nutritious mousse
Such a lovely way of gifting chocolates especially a birthday boy or girl
Strawberry flavoured yogurt baked and served chilled
This fruit salad is so very tasty that you will devour it in no time
Polenta gives this cake a wonderful texture
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ideal beverage to cool you down on hot summer days
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
A delicious beverage that will satisfy any palate
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
Totally healthy beverage – enjoy without any guilt
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Easy to make and delicious to taste
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
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
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
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
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
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