by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Tempura is a Japanese dish wherein seafood or vegetables are battered and deep fried
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
Cheeselings replace puffed rice in this bhel which is just as delicious
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Delicious fruit fritters – anytime temptation
Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted
An anytime snack that is so tasty that you will want to have them again and again
A healthy snack this – even the weight watchers can enjoy them without feeling guilty
The vegetables add on to the nutrients of eggs to make a delicious snack
Tuna sandwiches are well loved but this time use the tuna mixture to fill up canapé shells and enjoy them
Deep fried rotis and papads mixed with some masalas make a wonderful snack
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
The smoky flavour of baingan bharta is the biggest plus point of this popular dish
A complete meal this, it is a bit laborious but the end result is well worth the effort
Ghugni is a popular Bengali dish which can be made with brown Bengal grams too
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
The sweetness of carrots tones down the slight bitterness of fenugreek leaves
Serve this to those fussy eaters, and they will definitely love this pumpkin dish
A delicious side dish – broccoli and sesame complement each other well in this dish
Scooped out apples stuffed with dates and nuts mixture
White chocolates filled with jam
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
A rich dessert made with bananas, brown sugar and dry fruits
by Chef Shipra Khanna
The purple yam gives the mousse a lovely colour and a nice texture
Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
Feeling drained? Take a sip of this drink and feel rejuvenated instantly
A delicious beverage that will satisfy any palate
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
by Chef Saransh Goila
Start your day on a healthy note – serve this delicious lassi at breakfast
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
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
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
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
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
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
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
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
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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 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
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
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