by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
This delicious starter is well liked by children and adults alike
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a flavourful marinade with some vegetables, grilled and served with salsa
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
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
by Chef Shazia Khan
These wontons get an Indian touch with the filling cooked in Indian style
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This popular Gujarati snack gets additional nutrients with the addition of bottle gourd
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
The perfect and popular Indian street food gets a healthy twist with masala twist
Laddoos need not be sweet. Try these – they are savoury but very tasty
A traditional breakfast snack, making of hollandaise sauce takes a little time to master
A favourite of the Bengalis, they generally make this snack during special occasions
People have become very health conscious so serve this sandwich which is healthy as well as tasty
Crisp ghughras stuffed with a sweet dry fruit mixture
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
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
by Chef Madhu Sneha
This delicious casserole will please the most discerning palates
The Thai flavours are very prominent in this beautifully cooked vegetables served with a lovely sauce
These koftas are not deep-fried so they are quite healthy
Sweet and sour turnips
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with vegetables – simple yet delicious
Ridge gourd and potatoes cooked in a flavourful masala
The coconut crust elevates this coffee mousse to a new level
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
These mini tarts are as tasty as they look
Baked bread and butter pudding – quick to make and tasty too
Dark and white chocolate mousse served side by side in shot glasses
Polenta gives this cake a wonderful texture
A delicious mixture of peach juice and chocolate milk
This wonderful beverage is especially for those who do not take alcohol
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
Tri-coloured fruit beverage – tasty and nutritious
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
by Chef Saransh Goila
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
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
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
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
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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