by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
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 Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Madhu Sneha
These paneer topped fingers make excellent starters
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
by Chef Shazia Khan
If you have some leftover fried rice and vegetable Manchurian balls put them to good use – roll them in rotis and serve
Nankhatais made richer with this rich filling of khoya and butter icing - delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Chicken loving children will simply love this roll
This combination may be unusual but it is rather tasty
Ragi flour dough balls stuffed with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and capsicums, baked and served
Delicious fruit fritters – anytime temptation
Sweet mathris with a delightful crunch of sesame seeds
Potato and pineapple combine well with chaat masala and lemon juice to make a delicious snack
This vegetable preparation is full of flavour and taste and goes well with paranthe as well as rice
Pep up the frankfurters with this delicious creamy apple sauce
Very popular among the Punjabis, here is how you can make matar paneer healthy
Mixed vegetables cooked in South Indian style is full of flavour and taste
Spongy kofta in a velvety gravy – a dish that can be served at any party
by Chef Saransh Goila
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
This tangy steamed pomfret is very pleasant to taste
Fish fillets marinated in 3 different marinades and steamed
A lovely looking cheesecake that is just as tasty
This dessert is as delicious as it looks and is rich in necessary nutrients
The inviting aromas of orange and lemon zests in this cake is extremely inviting
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
As the cake is getting cooked the whole a delicate lemony aroma will waft all over the house
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
French choux pastry balls filled with chocolate ganche
A cooling drink, ideal during the hot summer months
This apple juice with a delicious tang is worth sipping again and again
Very refreshing have this during the hot summer days and feel rejuvenated
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
A popular sweet dish made healthy
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
This sweet version of golgappe makes an ideal sweet dish at youth party
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
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
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
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
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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