by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Try out these kebabs at your next party and see how your guests enjoy them
by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Corn lovers will be over the moon after having these fritters
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These doughnuts are children’s delight which even adults enjoy
Cumin seeds flavoured crispies that are either baked or deep-fried
Don’t let the name frighten you, it is not the hot chilli but the capsicums that give these toasts both colour and flavour
If you are wondering what to do with leftover bread, make this upma and enjoy
Light as air – this is the speciality of this cake which is served with jam or jelly
Sprouts made more interesting by turning them out into these tikkis
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Waffles made with ginger bread batter - superb
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
High in protein, this dish is not only nutritious and tasty too
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
This delicious chicken dish served with pasta makes a complete meal in itself
Serve this tasty combination with paranthas and enjoy the feast
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
These spring rolls are sweet and the kids are simply going to enjoy them
Anything made of chocolate will please the kids even if they are shaped like spiders
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
Serve this to the kids and enjoy their excitement
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
Topped by caramelized walnuts these brownies are just incredibly deliciou
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
Very few kids will be able to resist this delicious shake
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
An excellent beverage made with tomatoes and basil leaves
Looking for something healthy to drink and eat, then these recipes are for you
Fruits blended with green tea - what a delicious combination
This smoothie has the goodness of a number of fruits
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Sweet and sour healthy salad
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Make good use of leftover cake, turn them into laddoos
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
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 national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
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