by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Try out these kebabs at your next party and see how your guests enjoy them
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Serve this snack hot for best results – it is absolutely divine
Very refreshing snack – serve the kids when they get back from school hungry
Tomato and avocado mousse served in a unique way
Delicately flavoured sweet corn mixture stuffed into pastry pockets and baked
by Chef Saransh Goila
All the health conscious wada pav lovers – breath easy, you have a healthy version coming your way
Rich in proteins, these cutlets are easy to make and also on the palate
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Club sandwich gets a nutritious touch with masala oats
Vermicelli pulao made differently and served with crisp puris
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Raw jackfruit cooked in a flavourful masala – totally enjoyable
It does take a little effort to make the gnocchi but the end result is well worth it
Corn and spinach is a great combination as this subzi will prove
You can rustle up this dish of cauliflower and cottage cheese in the matter of a few minutes
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
Chicken breasts stuffed with flavourful rice mixture and baked
by Chef Shipra Khanna
This is a sweet soufflé made with cheese – rich and delicious
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This chocolate mousse with the flavour of cigar is a unique but extremely appealing
As the cake is getting cooked the whole a delicate lemony aroma will waft all over the house
The coconut crust elevates this coffee mousse to a new level
Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
Just place this sweet lasagna in front of the children and see it disappear in no time
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
Green and black grapes combine well with fresh mint leaves and soda water to make a refreshing beverage
This Frappuccino gets an Indian touch with masala chai
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
Feeling lethargic? Sip a glass of this delicious beverage and feel instantly rejuvenated
This apple juice with a delicious tang is worth sipping again and again
Cranberry juice and strawberry crush lend their lovely pink colour to this delicious beverage
Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
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
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Sweet and sour healthy salad
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Honey makes these katlis healthier
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
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
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
by Chef Shazia Khan
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
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
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
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