by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
The combination of pineapple and cottage cheese in this tikka is delicious
If the tikkis are delicious and also nutritious at the same time, what more can you want
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Excellent starter – you must serve this at your next party or enjoy with your loved ones
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
Large shell pasta stuffed with spinach-cottage cheese mixture and served on bread roundels with tomato sauce
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A healthy snack this – even the weight watchers can enjoy them without feeling guilty
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
People have become very health conscious so serve this sandwich which is healthy as well as tasty
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Spiced chicken mince balls deep-fried and stuffed into footlong to make delicious sandwiches
Onion stuffed with a flavourful filling, topped with cheese and bake
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These doughnuts are children’s delight which even adults enjoy
A popular Nepalese breakfast – it is healthy too
Highly nutritious fenugreek leaves, carrots and French beans makes this deep-fried a bit healthy
This potato dish is a power house of myriad flaovurs
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
It does take a little effort to make the gnocchi but the end result is well worth it
A typical Portuguese preparation – the sweet, hot and sour sauce makes it extra special
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
Flavourful kofta curry that is healthy too
by Chef Shazia Khan
A great way to make sure the kids eat healthy vegetables with relish
The not so popular lauki gets a delicious make over when cooked this way
Beautifully presented this tiramisu is just as tasty
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
A colourful and healthy way to start your day with
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
The popular French dessert – crème caramel served topped with whipped cream
You will simply love these pears and want to have this delicious preparation again and again
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
Masaledaar guava smoothie
This mixture of various fruits and fruit juice is an ideal drink during summers
The combination of apples and fresh mint leaves is heavenly
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
Perfect way to start any day with
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
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
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
by Chef Saransh Goila
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
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
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
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
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves