by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These delicious patties will go well with cocktails
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Italian biscuits loaded with nuts
This Middle Eastern style rolls are so delicious that you will want to have them often
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These doughnuts are children’s delight which even adults enjoy
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Oozing with cheese, these crisp toasties are irresistible
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Burgers get a Thai identity with Thai red curry paste and other Thai ingredients
A popular Gujarati street food that draws people like bees to honey
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
This is an excellent way to make kids eat vegetables
Sichuan peppercorns lend their distinct flavour to this vegetable stir fry
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
Chicken breasts poached in flavoured water and served with spiced pumpkin mash
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
This tasty sabzi of potatoes, fresh fenugreek leaves and spinach can be enjoyed with rotis or paranthas
Spicy and flavourful this potato preparation can be served with kachoris or puris
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
The heavenly flavour of mango is so enticing that you will be drawn to this cake
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A stylish presentation of chocolate fondant topped with vanilla ice cream – you just cannot resist this
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
A lovely looking dessert this, it has myriad flavours blending together well
One bite into these cupcakes will have molten chocolate flowing out - yummy
This dry fruit treat is absolutely delicious and a power house of nutrients
Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids
A cooling drink, ideal for the hot summer days
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
Thandai gives this melon smoothie an Indian touch
Masaledaar guava smoothie
The name says it all - a glass of this super smoothie and you will be bursting with energy
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
Honey makes these katlis healthier
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
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
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
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
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 national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
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
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster