by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
The name says it all – just relish it with tall glass of chilled lemonade
Crisp tostadas topped with a spicy salad – absolutely declicious
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These healthy cheelas taste great with the chunky tomato chutney
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Serve these waffles hot and watch your kids finish them off in a jiffy
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
These red velvet savoury cupcakes made tastier with feta cheese topping
Though burgers are considered junk food, you can make them healthy like in this recipe
These flapjacks will surely win the little hearts
We have got you this dish from the North of Spain and it is really worth a try – you will love it
This green beauty is tasty too – a double whammy
by Chef Saransh Goila
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
A comfort food especially on a cold wintry night to enjoyed with family sitting around a wood fire
Marinated fish fillets poached in flavourful water and served on a bed of grilled bok choi
Spicy and oozing with Mexican flavours, this chicken dish is simply lip smacking
Green peas and mushrooms are a wonderful combination and when cooked thus they are simply divine
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
This dry fruit treat is absolutely delicious and a power house of nutrients
Every crunchy bite will be so comforting
Caramelized peaches topped with crumble mixture and baked
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
These are almond biscuits are oblong shaped and crunchy and often eaten dipped in a drink
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
Tangy and a little spicy this beverage is just too good
Is the heat bothering you? Just make this drink and gets rejuvenated almost instantly
Masaledaar guava smoothie
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
Concentrated decoction which is refreshing and rejuvenating
Very refreshing, very nutritious and very tasty too
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
by Chef Shazia Khan
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Sweet potatoes and sabudana cooked with milk, jaggery and coconut milk to make a delicious kheer
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
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
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce