by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Fill these canapés with nutrients and enjoy them with your loved ones
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a flavourful marinade with some vegetables, grilled and served with salsa
by Chef Saransh Goila
The sweet potatoes balance the spiciness of the chicken pieces
The fresh vegetables add a wonderful crunch to this delicious falafel wrap
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Dip the idlis in jam instead of chutney – kids will simply love them
The ideal combination of apples and cinnamon make these muffins so very tasty
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Macaroni adds an Italian angle to these delicious kachoris
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Colourful cornmeal upma – simply delicious
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These colourful sandwiches look so lovely, are healthy too
These burger patties have been designed especially for kids
A healthier option for the traditional hash browns – these have sweet potatoes and vegetables
Fenugreek seeds when sautéed lets out a wonder flavour that it lends to this green gram dish
The popular Punjabi dish palak paneer made this way is both healthy and delicious
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
This dry dish made with beans makes a wonderful side dish
These two vegetables complement each other well in this tasty dish
A simple dish yet so tasty
Serve this tasty combination with paranthas and enjoy the feast
Spicy and oozing with Mexican flavours, this chicken dish is simply lip smacking
A tangy vegetable dish made popular in Kolkata during the British raj
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Fresh red chillies, boiled in sugar syrup, add a lovely flavour to this custard and not their spiciness
The purple yam gives the mousse a lovely colour and a nice texture
Basil flavoured ice cream gets a spicy zing – unusual but delicious
These waffle cones are not filled with ice cream but with a nutritious mousse
Chocolate truffles served with orange segments and orange zest
This fruit salad is so very tasty that you will devour it in no time
Perhaps the most popular Chinese dessert, served with some icecream they are simply delicious
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
Very few kids will be able to resist this delicious shake
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
The fusion of fruits and vegetables is both tasty and healthy
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Sweet and sour healthy salad
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
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
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
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
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
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
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 refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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