by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is eaten as a breakfast snack in most Kerala homes at least once a week
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Vermicelli pulao made differently and served with crisp puris
Macaroni adds an Italian angle to these delicious kachoris
Children love peanut butter, so make these spheres and surprise them
A traditional dish that is very popular in most Middle Eastern countries
Footlong breads stuffed with grilled chicken and a delicious spread
Soft pancakes topped with bananas make a wonderful comfort food
Extremely simple to make but easy on the palate
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Sichuan peppercorns lend their distinct flavour to this vegetable stir fry
Ideal for the weight watchers, it is not only low calorie but also very nutritious
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
by Chef Shazia Khan
A great way to make sure the kids eat healthy vegetables with relish
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
An unusual pudding made with coconut milk and nigella seeds
Fresh red chillies, boiled in sugar syrup, add a lovely flavour to this custard and not their spiciness
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
The subtle taste and flavour of lemon makes this cheesecake absolutely appealing
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
This cake looks like a snowy mountain and is also rich and delicious
Cinnamon and coffee marry well in this delicious beverage
Refreshing and rejuvenating, this tea punch is the beverage to have during hot summer months
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
Oats add fibre whereas strawberries and nuts add plenty of minerals and vitamins
This drink can prevent flu
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
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
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
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
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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