by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
Tempura is a Japanese dish wherein seafood or vegetables are battered and deep fried
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Children simply love something which has a fancy shape and these kites will definitely excite them
Butter cookies all the way from France to titillate your taste buds
These pakode go well with cocktails so do make them for your next party
by Chef Shazia Khan
These wontons get an Indian touch with the filling cooked in Indian style
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
Even the fussiest child will enjoy this healthy porridge
A plate full of warm apple scones served with cups of hot tea – absolute heaven
Red cabbage and beetroot give this sandwich its name
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
A semi-dry, sweet and spicy vegetables – a Chinese speciality
Bursting with flavour this mixed vegetable curry is fit for a nawab
Ideal for the weight watchers, it is not only low calorie but also very nutritious
A popular Spanish vegetable dish that can be found on the menu of most restaurants in Spain
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
by Chef Saransh Goila
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids
White chocolates filled with jam
Simply fantastic is the only way to describe this dessert
The popular French dessert – crème caramel served topped with whipped cream
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Basil flavoured ice cream gets a spicy zing – unusual but delicious
This Thai sweet dish made with rice and brown sugar will please your palate
The combination of ginger, carrot and pineapple makes for a healthy and tasty drink
A delicious combination of pears, pomegranate pearls and yogurt – healthy and tasty
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
Fruits blended with green tea - what a delicious combination
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
Powerhouse of nutrients, this juice is an ideal way to start your day with
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
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
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
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
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves