by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Corn lovers will be over the moon after having these fritters
Large shell pasta stuffed with spinach-cottage cheese mixture and served on bread roundels with tomato sauce
by Chef Madhu Sneha
These paneer topped fingers make excellent starters
Crisply fried chicken wings coated with a spicy and sweet sauce – absolutely delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These burger patties have been designed especially for kids
Mixed vegetable mixture rolled in chapattis and served
An upma at its nutritious best – wheat bran and wheat flakes are really nutrient packed
These delicious cutlets can be served as starters with cocktails
Healthy and tasty is the only way to describe these cookies
Small specs of red make by paprika powder make these cookies very attractive
A favourite snack with most children, it is enjoyed by adults too
When the kids get back from playing, give them these bars for quick energy boost
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
Who says healthy food cannot be tasty, try this out and you will know how tasty it can be
Mutton cooked in flavourful gravy
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Spicy and flavourful this potato preparation can be served with kachoris or puris
Steaks cooked and dunked in rosemary and garlic infused olive oil
Mixed vegetables cooked in South Indian style is full of flavour and taste
The combination of chicken mince balls, Mexican rice and nachos make a complete meal
These are all classic Chinese dishes
Cheese cake made in 3 easy steps – quick and delicious
East meets west in a delicious way
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
Don’t worry you won’t get high after eating these chocolate balls but they are definitely exiciting
Dark chocolate and orange make a fantastic combination in this cake
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Lychees never tasted so great than when coated with chocoalte
Luscious cake with wonderful coffee flavour
Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
Tri-coloured fruit beverage – tasty and nutritious
An excellent beverage made with tomatoes and basil leaves
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
Masaledaar guava smoothie
Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
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
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
by Chef Saransh Goila
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
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
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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