by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
The combination of pineapple and cottage cheese in this tikka is delicious
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
These delicious patties will go well with cocktails
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
The popular snack made protein rich with chickpeas
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Zucchini is the surprise element in these chocolate muffins
Tempered leftover rotis make a tasty snack that can be enjoyed with cups of hot tea
Porridge made tastier and healthier with fruits and seeds
Besan cheela made more appetizing with some vegetables and masalas
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Mushrooms are an important part of vegetarian pizzas
by Chef Shazia Khan
No child will be able to resist this delicious roti roll
The mixed dals make this tikki protein rich
Very popular among lovers of vegetarian Chinese food, this dish is an absolute winner
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Colourful vegetables cooked with chickpeas and some simple masalas
This South Indian speciality is so easy to make yet so very tasty
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
There is no oil in this recipe so it is ideal for weight watchers
Stuffed parwals are a delicacy that few can resist
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
There are some who do not think that parval sabzi cannot be tasty, but this one certainly is
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
Oats and honey make these chocolate blocks healthier
These spring rolls are sweet and the kids are simply going to enjoy them
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
A nice way to please the kids especially during vacations
Make this cake for your daughter and see her eyes lit up with joy
Who says cakes don’t taste as good without eggs? Try this out and you will change your mind fast
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
This drink can prevent flu
Grapes, blueberries and oats blended together to make a delicious smoothie
A delicious mixture of peach juice and chocolate milk
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
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
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
Easy to make and delicious to taste
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
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
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
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
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
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
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
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
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
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
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