by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
These nutritious tikkis make excellent starters
A variation in serving muesli – add some spice to it
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Rich with proteins these paranthas can be enjoyed by those who are lactose intolerant
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Tomato ketchup raises the taste of chicken sausages to another level
These taco shells are made with wheat flour chapattis – healthy too tasty too
Chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito – a popular Tex Mex snack
by Chef Saransh Goila
This poori bhaji is a healthy variant of the popular snack
by Chef Madhu Sneha
This omelette is greasy but absolutely delicious
Bengali favourite begun bhaja turned into pizza – surprisingly delicious
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
This dish is quite wholesome – it has vegetables, chicken, rice and aromatics
Bursting with flavour this mixed vegetable curry is fit for a nawab
Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
You can rustle up this dish of cauliflower and cottage cheese in the matter of a few minutes
A complete meal this, it is a bit laborious but the end result is well worth the effort
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
The classic crème brulee made healthy using low fat yogurt
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
You will be pleasantly surprised to realize that pumpkin can be made into a delicious pudding
Black forest, a favourite of many, served to you in miniature form
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
This Christmas bake this special cake at home
Concentrated decoction which is refreshing and rejuvenating
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
Like the name suggests you can enjoy this smoothie anytime but it is ideal for breakfast
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
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
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful 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
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
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce