by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These potlis are stuffed with spiced sweet potato mixture and deep-fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Great way to ensure that kids eat fenugreek leaves, which we know is very healthy
This is an excellent way to make kids eat vegetables
Orange flavoured biscuits rolled in chopped almonds and baked
This chaat is both tasty and full of nutrition
Excellent breakfast dish – frittata made more nutritious with spinach and mushrooms
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
Apple tarts – ideal snack to be served with cups of hot tea
This is an open pizza popular in the Mediterranean region
Ridge gourd and potatoes cooked in a flavourful masala
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
Generally cooked in a pottery pot, you can cook it in a pan too
by Chef Saransh Goila
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
Tuna steaks cooked with simple ingredients tastes just too tasty
Tempered vermicelli replaces mutton mince in this vegetarian shepherd’s pie
Come Christmas make this roast chicken – your chicken will eat it up in no time
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
A nice way to please the kids especially during vacations
You will get a delicious crunch of the walnuts with every bite
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
Black forest, a favourite of many, served to you in miniature form
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
Chocolate adds glamour to the healthy banana and almond combination
An English baked version of the popular Indian chawal ki kheer
Feeling lethargic? Sip a glass of this delicious beverage and feel instantly rejuvenated
Very healthy and very tasty, the colour of this juice is also very appetising
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Like the name suggests you can enjoy this smoothie anytime but it is ideal for breakfast
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
A delightful coffee flavoured dessert
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
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
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
A simple raita with garlic flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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