This delicious starter is well liked by children and adults alike
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
Hard boiled eggs covered with a spicy chicken mixture and crumb fried
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
Chicken cooked with mushrooms, green peas and capsicum and stuffed into a fish shaped pie
These unusual apple chips taste fantastic with hot chocolate sauce
Jaggery is a healthy substitute for sugar and this pancake will prove to you that it is equally tasty
Delicious way to serve leftover idlis – bursting with flavour and taste
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Pizza tastes just as great whatever the topping be
Crisp potato bites served in chaat style – absolutely finger-licking
by Chef Saransh Goila
Palak paneer and omelette make these sandwiches a complete meal
A traditional Spanish dish – deep-fried pastry dough rolled in castor sugar and cinnamon powder
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
Carrots tossed in a flavoured honey mixture and baked
A complete meal this, it is a bit laborious but the end result is well worth the effort
These two vegetables complement each other well in this tasty dish
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
A rich and delicious dish – chicken cooked in Awadhi style, fit for royalty
A simple dish yet so tasty
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
Oozing with chocolate no child will be able to resist this sizzler
Strawberry flavoured yogurt baked and served chilled
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
Just place this sweet lasagna in front of the children and see it disappear in no time
A great way to make kids consume healthy vegetables and fruits
A super tasty bread pudding that the kids will eat gladly
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Fresh strawberries rolled in a dough sheet, sliced, baked and served with custard
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
Looking for something healthy to drink and eat, then these recipes are for you
Where there is chocolate children will be there to grab them
A healthy smoothie which is so delicious that you will want to have it again and again
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
The whole house gets filled with coffee aroma when you make these
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
by Chef Shazia Khan
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
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