by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Tomato and avocado mousse served in a unique way
by Chef Shazia Khan
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
Upma balls stuffed with cheese cubes and deep-fried
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
Delicious almond cookies made in Italian style
A plate full of warm apple scones served with cups of hot tea – absolute heaven
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Call it khichdi or call it porridge the end result is delicious
Chakli is a traditional south Indian snack that is now popular all over India
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
A comfort food especially on a cold wintry night to enjoyed with family sitting around a wood fire
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Colocassia cooked with spinach is so tasty that you won’t be able to resist it
The sweetness of carrots tones down the slight bitterness of fenugreek leaves
A close cousin to cholay, pindi chana is a dry dish made with chickpeas
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
This layered dessert is a delightful surprise which will please everyone
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The classic crème brulee gets a makeover with the addition of chocolate and hazelnut
Oh yes, you can have sweet risotto too – it is incredibly delicious
Gulab jamuns add an Indian touch to this wonderful crème brulee
You will simply love these pears and want to have this delicious preparation again and again
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
Just place this sweet lasagna in front of the children and see it disappear in no time
White chocolates filled with jam
Powerhouse of nutrients, this juice is an ideal way to start your day with
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
Banana milk shake gets a twist with chocolate cream biscuits, ice cream and cocoa powder
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Cranberry juice and strawberry crush lend their lovely pink colour to this delicious beverage
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
A cooling drink, ideal for the hot summer days
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
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