by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
A healthy mix of pineapple, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions that goes so well with nachos
Sweet potatoes and roasted corn make flavourful companions in these delicious dumplings
The contrasting colours of spinach and cottage cheese make this quiche look as good as it tastes
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Want to have something during vrat days – try out this recipe and enjoy
These burgers are super nutritious with apples and brown sugar
Pita breads form the base in these delicious pizzas topped with fruits instead of vegetables
This is the way the Brazilians make muffins – very flavourful
Rich in proteins and taste, these crisp samose are a treat to repeat
This green beauty is tasty too – a double whammy
Mutton cooked in flavourful gravy
Ridge gourd and potatoes cooked in a flavourful masala
This tangy steamed pomfret is very pleasant to taste
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
Tuna steaks cooked with simple ingredients tastes just too tasty
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
These are almond biscuits are oblong shaped and crunchy and often eaten dipped in a drink
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
This delicious parfait will be thoroughly enjoyed by both young and old
Serve this to the kids and enjoy their excitement
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
The popular French dessert – crème caramel served topped with whipped cream
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
A fizzy drink made with black grapes and drinking soda
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Very refreshing have this during the hot summer days and feel rejuvenated
Where there is chocolate children will be there to grab them
A remedy for a lot of lifestyle ailments
Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint
The drinking soda adds a delightful fizz to this cranberry juice mixture
The combination of apples and fresh mint leaves is heavenly
Masala tea topped with cream and chocolate sauce and served
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
This sweet version of golgappe makes an ideal sweet dish at youth party
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
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
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
by Chef Saransh Goila
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
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
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves