by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These delicious patties will go well with cocktails
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
by Chef Madhu Sneha
These paneer topped fingers make excellent starters
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
These tangy chicken skewers are really tasty
It takes some time to make these cheese straws but the labour is well worth it
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These bars are a powerhouse of nutrition
Sweet potatoes are considered super food and when served this way the kids will finish them super fast
Beetroot tikkis – a nice looking tikki that is so tasty
Anything with chocolate sauce and colourful candies excite the children
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A favourite snack made especially during religious fasts
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
Lotus stem cooked thus can be very tasty
Stuffed chicken breasts served with a pomelo salad and delicious creamy sauce
The combination of chicken mince balls, Mexican rice and nachos make a complete meal
Prawns and jackfruit seeds cooked together with masalas and then coarsely ground
Grilled pear and grilled chicken make a delicious pair
A traditional Burmese dish
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
Just place this sweet lasagna in front of the children and see it disappear in no time
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
Pears poached in grape juice and served filled with cream cheese mixture
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
Thandai gives this melon smoothie an Indian touch
A remedy for a lot of lifestyle ailments
The colour of this beverage reminds one of the myriad colours seen during sunrise
A very nutritious and delicious lassi
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
The combination of apples and fresh mint leaves is heavenly
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
by Chef Shazia Khan
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
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
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
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
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
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
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster