by Chef Rakesh Sethi
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
Mushroom cavities stuffed with a fragrant cheese and vegetable mixture and batter fried
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These dainty little rolls will be gobbled by the kids in no time
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
A popular Nepalese breakfast – it is healthy too
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Fun food that is nutritious too – the kids will enjoy
Potato kebabs with a sweet dried fruit filling
Banana flavoured tea loaf enriched with coconut
The roasted oats give these muffins a wonder texture
An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food
There are some who do not think that parval sabzi cannot be tasty, but this one certainly is
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
Cooked this way most of the bitterness of the bitter gourds will disappear
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
Ghugni is a popular Bengali dish which can be made with brown Bengal grams too
Balchao is one of the most popular dishes from Goa and this one is for vegetarians
Tuna steaks cooked with simple ingredients tastes just too tasty
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
Wonderfully creamy and oh so delicious is this ice cream made with mozzarella cheese
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
A great way to make kids consume healthy vegetables and fruits
The combination of apricot stew and vanilla custard is simply wonderful
Molten chocolate seeping out of the cake is a sight to behold and taste to enjoy
This delicious parfait will be thoroughly enjoyed by both young and old
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint
Cranberry juice and strawberry crush lend their lovely pink colour to this delicious beverage
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
Powerhouse of nutrients, this juice is an ideal way to start your day with
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
A popular sweet dish made healthy
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
by Chef Ajay Chopra
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
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
by Chef Saransh Goila
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
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
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
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
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce