by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Vol au vent shells filled with a flavourful broccoli mixture
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
This chaat is both tasty and full of nutrition
Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted
These salty biscuits with carom seeds flavour are very refreshing
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These macaroni balls make an exciting snack for the little ones
These pizzas have a base made of cauliflower
Don’t let the name frighten you, it is not the hot chilli but the capsicums that give these toasts both colour and flavour
Onion stuffed with a flavourful filling, topped with cheese and bake
Made especially for the vegetarians, these sausages are simply superb
A rich and delicious dish – chicken cooked in Awadhi style, fit for royalty
People who don’t like ladyfingers will be won over with this dish
A delicious way to serve bean curd – it is simply marvellous
Who says healthy food cannot be tasty, try this out and you will know how tasty it can be
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
A simple and easy to make dish that is so very tasty
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
Marinated fish fillets poached in flavourful water and served on a bed of grilled bok choi
Baked cheesecake topped with fresh fruits
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Don’t let the name confuse you – they are chocolate truffles
by Chef Shazia Khan
Cheese cake set in shot glasses
Perhaps the most popular of Italian desserts, well loved the world over
Oh yes, you can have sweet risotto too – it is incredibly delicious
Such a lovely way of gifting chocolates especially a birthday boy or girl
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
The classic Italian dessert presented stylishly
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
Masaledaar guava smoothie
The colour of this beverage reminds one of the myriad colours seen during sunrise
Thandai gives this melon smoothie an Indian touch
Here the duet is between khus syrup and kokam syrup accompanied by apple and drinking soda
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Sweet and sour healthy salad
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
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
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves