by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
When the kids get back from playing, give them these bars for quick energy boost
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Tart shells filled with whipped cream and mixed fruits
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Egg benedict with a twist – it is just as tasty
Pizza made healthy with finger millet flour
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Cooked chana dal tempered and served as a snack
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Even those who do not like eating green peas will enjoy these pooris
These burger patties have been designed especially for kids
Delicious fruit fritters – anytime temptation
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
Grilled salmon fillets served with Japanese style mushroom sauce
Spongy kofta in a velvety gravy – a dish that can be served at any party
Sichuan peppercorns lend their distinct flavour to this vegetable stir fry
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
Fish fillets marinated in 3 different marinades and steamed
The popular keema matar made vegetarian where soya granules replace mutton mince - delicious
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
Simply fantastic is the only way to describe this dessert
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
Perhaps the most popular of Italian desserts, well loved the world over
This delicious parfait will be thoroughly enjoyed by both young and old
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
Make this easy sweet that will delight the whole family
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days
A very nutritious and delicious lassi
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
A delicious mocktail just right for the kids
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
This smoothie has the goodness of a number of fruits
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
by Chef Shazia Khan
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
This cooked salad is very refreshing
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Easy to make and delicious to taste
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
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
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
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
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
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