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
This delicious starter is well liked by children and adults alike
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
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 Saransh Goila
Palak paneer and omelette make these sandwiches a complete meal
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
by Chef Madhu Sneha
This granola bar has everything to power you with energy and vitality to see you through a day of hard work
The most popular Gujarati snack now enjoyed all over India and outside it too
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
A popular Nepalese breakfast – it is healthy too
Small, savoury, deep-fried round balls made from cornmeal-based batter – excellent starters
Karage is a deep-fried chicken cooked in the Japanese style and served stuffed in hot dog rolls
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
Cooked this way most of the bitterness of the bitter gourds will disappear
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with vegetables – simple yet delicious
An excellent dish for your daily meal
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A traditional Rajasthani dish which finds an important place in the menu of special occasions
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Talk of Thai food and green curry or red curry comes to your mind. So here’s how to make green curry
Ridge gourd and potatoes cooked in a flavourful masala
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
Make this cake for your daughter and see her eyes lit up with joy
Such a lovely way of gifting chocolates especially a birthday boy or girl
Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids
Beautifully presented this tiramisu is just as tasty
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Don’t worry you won’t get high after eating these chocolate balls but they are definitely exiciting
The purple yam gives the mousse a lovely colour and a nice texture
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Honey gives a wonderful texture and flavour to this kiwi ice cream
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
Enjoy this sorbet on a scorching day and feel instantly rejuvenated
A very nutritious and delicious lassi
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
Grapes, blueberries and oats blended together to make a delicious smoothie
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
Feeling drained? Take a sip of this drink and feel rejuvenated instantly
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
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
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
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
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves