by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Excellent starter – you must serve this at your next party or enjoy with your loved ones
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
Vol au vent shells filled with a flavourful broccoli mixture
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
An upma at its nutritious best – wheat bran and wheat flakes are really nutrient packed
You can also call this snack semiya upma too – serve it at breakfast
Oats-walnuts-date balls dipped in melted dark or white chocolate
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
Potato cutlets stuffed with cheese and shaped like mice
Crisp potato bites served in chaat style – absolutely finger-licking
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Club sandwich gets a nutritious touch with masala oats
Enriched with dried fruits this puffed rice bar is crunchy and flavourful
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A potato cake, staple of French countryside
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
A popular Spanish vegetable dish that can be found on the menu of most restaurants in Spain
This delicious chicken dish served with pasta makes a complete meal in itself
Nihari is a slow cooked mutton stew that is traditionally cooked through the night and eaten early in the morning mostly during the ramzan
Make this dish and your entire house will be filled with flavours that are just irresistible
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
Delicious chocolate made more inviting for the kids with colourful gems
Topped by caramelized walnuts these brownies are just incredibly deliciou
You will get a delicious crunch of the walnuts with every bite
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
Fresh strawberries rolled in a dough sheet, sliced, baked and served with custard
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
This cheesecake is loaded with chocolate – a favourite with most kids
Here the duet is between khus syrup and kokam syrup accompanied by apple and drinking soda
Fruits blended with green tea - what a delicious combination
Perfect way to start any day with
The combination of apples and fresh mint leaves is heavenly
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
Where there is chocolate children will be there to grab them
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
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 delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
by Chef Saransh Goila
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
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
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
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