by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
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
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
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
Excellent starter – you must serve this at your next party or enjoy with your loved ones
Crisply sautéed chicken sausages and onions, enveloped in a flavourful flour batter and baked to perfection
Upma made with soya chunks – rich in protein and tasty too
An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
Pancakes stuffed with a spinach-mushroom mixture and deep fried
Tuna topped open sandwiches wrapped in aluminium foil and baked
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
Wholesome and delicious, uttappams are a popular South Indian breakfast snack
Serve this snack hot for best results – it is absolutely divine
Both the cheese make mashed potatoes richer and tastier
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A delightful mixture of fresh fruits and vegetables
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A winter speciality – you will find this delicacy in every Punjabi home during the cold winter months
by Chef Shazia Khan
A great way to make sure the kids eat healthy vegetables with relish
The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways
Who says healthy food cannot be tasty, try this out and you will know how tasty it can be
Light green and dark green merge together to make a tasty dish
A dessert made of meringue shell filled with crème anglaise and fruits – fit for royalty
This delicate dessert from France looks beautiful and is as tasty
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
If you have lots of leftover French bread, do not despair – make this pudding and be assured your children will love it
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
Oozing with chocolate no child will be able to resist this sizzler
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
Very refreshing beverage
A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
This drink can prevent flu
A refreshing beverage
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
The name says it all - a glass of this super smoothie and you will be bursting with energy
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
Honey makes these katlis healthier
This sweet version of golgappe makes an ideal sweet dish at youth party
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
by Chef Saransh Goila
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
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
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
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce