by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
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 Rakesh Sethi
Excellent starter – you must serve this at your next party or enjoy with your loved ones
These potlis are stuffed with spiced sweet potato mixture and deep-fried
An upma at its nutritious best – wheat bran and wheat flakes are really nutrient packed
Try this combination and you will never regret it but will want to have it often
A lovely way to serve veggies to kids
by Chef Shazia Khan
Suji halwa mixed with pineapple and banana and rolled in rotis
This Indo-Chinese combination will win everyone’s palate and heart
This pizza is no junk food for its base is made with whole wheat flour
Potato cutlets stuffed with cheese and shaped like mice
This is a very easy way to make idiyappam – serve it with vegetable stew
Carrots tossed in a flavoured honey mixture and baked
Easy to make and easy on the palate, this dish is worth making often
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Nihari is a slow cooked mutton stew that is traditionally cooked through the night and eaten early in the morning mostly during the ramzan
Fish fillets marinated in 3 different marinades and steamed
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
This potato dish is a power house of myriad flaovurs
Yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this potato dish
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
by Chef Shipra Khanna
One bite into these cupcakes will have molten chocolate flowing out - yummy
This is a meringue based cake named after the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
Powerhouse of nutrients, this juice is an ideal way to start your day with
The flavours of strawberries, apple and rose water mingle well in this smoothie
The children will simply love this
A delicious beverage that will satisfy any palate
A cooling drink, ideal for the hot summer days
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
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
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
A popular sweet dish made healthy
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
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
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
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
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