by Chef Ajay Chopra
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Excellent starter – you must serve this at your next party or enjoy with your loved ones
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Corn lovers will be over the moon after having these fritters
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Leftover pavs? Do not despair, top them with a flavourful mushroom mixture and delight your family
Pita breads form the base in these delicious pizzas topped with fruits instead of vegetables
Beetroot tikkis – a nice looking tikki that is so tasty
Onion stuffed with a flavourful filling, topped with cheese and bake
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Samosa is a deep-fried savoury pastry that has a filling of potatoes and peas.
Crisply fried chicken fingers served with honey mustard sauce is something to look forward too
Double whammy – this has the goodness of dosa as well as eggs
Start your day on a healthy note – serve these delicious sandwiches
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A traditional Burmese dish
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
Who says healthy food cannot be tasty, try this out and you will know how tasty it can be
Sweet and sour turnips
Grilled marinated boneless chicken pieces served with lightly flavoured baked sweet potatoes
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
The sweetness of carrots tones down the slight bitterness of fenugreek leaves
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
A great way to make kids consume healthy vegetables and fruits
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
Baked bread and butter pudding – quick to make and tasty too
The white and brown marble effect makes this cake very inviting
This fruit salad is so very tasty that you will devour it in no time
Honey gives a wonderful texture and flavour to this kiwi ice cream
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
Very refreshing beverage
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
Carrot juice with the flavour of celery and parsley
A cooling drink, ideal for the hot summer days
The children will simply love this
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
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
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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 refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves