by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Include this delightful protein filled starter in your dinner menu and win the hearts of your loved ones. The crushed almond coating makes it crispier.
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
Wheat bran mixed with gram flour, paneer, potatoes and spinach to make delicious cutlets
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
by Chef Shazia Khan
One look at these pops and the kids will be impatient to eat them
Dalia cooked with vegetables makes a healthy snack
These chicken pakoras have a wonderfully rich texture with parmesan cheese
Brown sugar coated banana slices caramelized, rolled in rotis and served
A tasty cookie that will satisfy your hunger in between meals
These sandwiches may resemble the Saturn planet, but they are delicious too
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Basa fillet pieces smoked with apple wood and served with blanched asparagus
A rich and delicious dish – chicken cooked in Awadhi style, fit for royalty
Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty
Mutton cooked in flavourful gravy
The sweetness of carrots tones down the slight bitterness of fenugreek leaves
A simple dish made with ridge gourds and some masalas
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Sichuan peppercorns lend their distinct flavour to this vegetable stir fry
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
Luscious cake with wonderful coffee flavour
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
The inviting aromas of orange and lemon zests in this cake is extremely inviting
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
A healthy phirni indeed – enjoy it with your family
Honey gives a wonderful texture and flavour to this kiwi ice cream
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
The flavours of strawberries, apple and rose water mingle well in this smoothie
Totally healthy beverage – enjoy without any guilt
The drinking soda adds a delightful fizz to this cranberry juice mixture
The children will simply love this
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
by Chef Shipra Khanna
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
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
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
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