by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
This delicious starter is well liked by children and adults alike
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Saransh Goila
This poori bhaji is a healthy variant of the popular snack
Double whammy – this has the goodness of dosa as well as eggs
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These dainty little rolls will be gobbled by the kids in no time
by Chef Shazia Khan
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
Crisp pastry stuffed with delicious mushroom and spinach mixture
Best with stale bread slices, these uttappams have a spongy texture
Anything with chocolate sauce and colourful candies excite the children
Whoever says cutlets cannot be healthy or nutritious, try these out
Mixed vegetables cooked in South Indian style is full of flavour and taste
by Chef Madhu Sneha
This delicious casserole will please the most discerning palates
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
An integral part of Thai muslim cuisine, massaman curry is extremely flavourful
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty
Serve this to those fussy eaters, and they will definitely love this pumpkin dish
Corn and spinach is a great combination as this subzi will prove
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A stylish presentation of chocolate fondant topped with vanilla ice cream – you just cannot resist this
Every crunchy bite will be so comforting
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
Pears poached in grape juice and served filled with cream cheese mixture
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
Fruit cubes served in a mixture of milk and vanilla ice cream
Oats add fibre whereas strawberries and nuts add plenty of minerals and vitamins
A great way to ensure that the kids get the best of vegetables
The colour of this beverage reminds one of the myriad colours seen during sunrise
The fusion of fruits and vegetables is both tasty and healthy
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
This cooked salad is very refreshing
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Honey makes these katlis healthier
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Eat this gulab jamuns and you are sure to become crazy
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
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 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
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