by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Large shell pasta stuffed with spinach-cottage cheese mixture and served on bread roundels with tomato sauce
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
Try out these kebabs at your next party and see how your guests enjoy them
by Chef Amrita Raichand
A lovely way to serve veggies to kids
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Even those who do not like eating green peas will enjoy these pooris
Butter chicken gets a new identity with these wraps
These unusual apple chips taste fantastic with hot chocolate sauce
Crisp tostadas topped with a spicy salad – absolutely declicious
These profiteroles stuffed with pasta and cheese sauce make a delicious snack
Delicious patties made with oats and split green gram
Chicken and pineapple may sound as most unlikelyl companions but in this sandwich they win hands down
A popular Spanish vegetable dish that can be found on the menu of most restaurants in Spain
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
The rich and intense flavours of a Biryani is what draws most people to it besides the tempting appearance and the appetising aroma of the splendid spices used
Sichuan peppercorns lend their distinct flavour to this vegetable stir fry
A traditional Mexican dish you are sure to enjoy – it is whole some too
Fenugreek seeds when sautéed lets out a wonder flavour that it lends to this green gram dish
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Ideal dish for the diabetics, others can enjoy it too
These are all classic Chinese dishes
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The subtle taste and flavour of lemon makes this cheesecake absolutely appealing
Serve this to the kids and enjoy their excitement
by Chef Ajay Chopra
A dessert made of meringue shell filled with crème anglaise and fruits – fit for royalty
Trifle with predominant flavour of orange is very refreshing
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The smoky flavour makes this pineapple ice cream more appealing
Oozing with chocolate no child will be able to resist this sizzler
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Topped by caramelized walnuts these brownies are just incredibly deliciou
An excellent beverage made with tomatoes and basil leaves
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
Mushroom soup served with milk and cream foam
The combination of ginger, carrot and pineapple makes for a healthy and tasty drink
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
A cooling drink, ideal during the hot summer months
by Chef Shazia Khan
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
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
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
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
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce