by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
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 Amrita Raichand
Corn lovers will be over the moon after having these fritters
Chapattis make delicious nachos – serve them salsa and sour cream and watch your loved ones enjoy them
Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Try out these kebabs at your next party and see how your guests enjoy them
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These burger patties have been designed especially for kids
Thai red curry paste gives these tikkis the Thai touch
Fun food that is nutritious too – the kids will enjoy
You need to create some magic in order to keep your children’s interest in eating alive and here is one of them
Pizza made healthy with finger millet flour
The ideal combination of apples and cinnamon make these muffins so very tasty
Popcorns coated with saffron flavoured jaggery sauce
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A unique way to serve pancake which is both delicious and nutrient laden
Generally cooked in a pottery pot, you can cook it in a pan too
This dish is quite wholesome – it has vegetables, chicken, rice and aromatics
Serve this tasty combination with paranthas and enjoy the feast
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
A close cousin to cholay, pindi chana is a dry dish made with chickpeas
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
We have got you this dish from the North of Spain and it is really worth a try – you will love it
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
Don’t let the name confuse you – they are chocolate truffles
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
The white and brown marble effect makes this cake very inviting
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
Just place this sweet lasagna in front of the children and see it disappear in no time
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
Rosemary makes this cake unique
This Frappuccino gets an Indian touch with masala chai
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
A delightful coffee flavoured dessert
Very wholesome, healthy and so very tasty too
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Honey makes these katlis healthier
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
by Chef Shazia Khan
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
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 is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
by Chef Saransh Goila
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
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
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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