by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
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 Rakesh Sethi
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
A traditional dish that is very popular in most Middle Eastern countries
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
The ideal combination of apples and cinnamon make these muffins so very tasty
Rice balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese cubes and deep fried – totally delectable
Butter chicken gets a new identity with these wraps
Tasty bars made with carrot and walnuts - delicious
Homemade pizza bases topped with sauce, capsicum, olives and cheese and baked to perfection
Upma balls stuffed with cheese cubes and deep-fried
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
This is a Chinese potato dish with an Indian twist
A tangy vegetable dish made popular in Kolkata during the British raj
Coconut based gravy makes fish curry extra delicious
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
Very popular among the Punjabis, here is how you can make matar paneer healthy
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Marinated fish fillets poached in flavourful water and served on a bed of grilled bok choi
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
With refreshing flavour of lemons, this cheesecake is a connoisseur’s delight
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II.
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
Trifle with predominant flavour of orange is very refreshing
The smoky flavour makes this pineapple ice cream more appealing
Don’t worry you won’t get high after eating these chocolate balls but they are definitely exiciting
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
Baked cheesecake topped with fresh fruits
A delicious dessert made with melon and honey
Once you have tasted this delicacy you will never forget its rich taste
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
The combination of ginger, carrot and pineapple makes for a healthy and tasty drink
Feeling lethargic? Sip a glass of this delicious beverage and feel instantly rejuvenated
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
Thandai gives this melon smoothie an Indian touch
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
This cooked salad is very refreshing
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
A popular sweet dish made healthy
by Chef Shazia Khan
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster