by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Chicken supreme rolls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pan cooked
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These potlis are stuffed with spiced sweet potato mixture and deep-fried
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Sabudana wada enriched with khoya - delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Great way to ensure that kids eat fenugreek leaves, which we know is very healthy
by Chef Ajay Chopra
An ideal recipe for leftover sponge cake – rum gives a real punch and also a delightful flavour
Pizza made healthy with finger millet flour
by Chef Madhu Sneha
French toasts enhanced with bananas, walnuts and honey
A traditional dish that is very popular in most Middle Eastern countries
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
by Chef Shazia Khan
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
Ginger flavoured cauliflower curry
Not many people consume raw papaya, but this curry will make them love it
A hearty vegetable stew from France made with seasonal vegetables
You can rustle up this dish of cauliflower and cottage cheese in the matter of a few minutes
A simple dish made with ridge gourds and some masalas
A delicious side dish – broccoli and sesame complement each other well in this dish
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A wonderful comfort food – have it with garlic flavoured bread rolls
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
If you have lots of leftover French bread, do not despair – make this pudding and be assured your children will love it
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
Make this easy sweet that will delight the whole family
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Very enjoyable by kids as well as adults on hot summer days
Polenta gives this cake a wonderful texture
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
The colour of this beverage reminds one of the myriad colours seen during sunrise
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Honey makes these katlis healthier
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
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
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
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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 refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster