by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A nice way to serve bread and fried egg together
Oozing with cheese, these crisp toasties are irresistible
Flavourful potato patties served topped with spicy corn kernels
Rice balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese cubes and deep fried – totally delectable
Whether the base be a thin crust or thick crust – pizza always remains a favourite of the youngsters
Totally healthy burger and just as tasty
by Chef Ajay Chopra
An ideal snack to be served with cups of hot tea – it is wholesome too
So easy and fast to make and it is eaten equally fast
A very healthy and delicious dish all the way from Africa – totally satiating
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
This delicacy is a visual delight too
Ridge gourd and potatoes cooked in a flavourful masala
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
Mixed vegetables cooked in South Indian style is full of flavour and taste
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Marinated fish fillets poached in flavourful water and served on a bed of grilled bok choi
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
Hollowed out apples stuffed with oat mixture and baked
Pears poached in grape juice and served filled with cream cheese mixture
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
East meets west in a delicious way
A super tasty bread pudding that the kids will eat gladly
White chocolates filled with jam
Carrot juice with the flavour of celery and parsley
Have a sore throat? This drink will give you instant relief
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
Green and black grapes combine well with fresh mint leaves and soda water to make a refreshing beverage
Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
A healthy smoothie which is so delicious that you will want to have it again and again
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
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
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
by Chef Saransh Goila
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves