by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
The combination of pineapple and cottage cheese in this tikka is delicious
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
Any time snack – flavourful and piquant corn on the cob can be enjoyed especially during monsoon
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Great way to ensure that kids eat fenugreek leaves, which we know is very healthy
This combination may be unusual but it is rather tasty
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these vadai are really tasty
Cumin seeds flavoured crispies that are either baked or deep-fried
The not so popular lauki gets a delicious make over when cooked this way
Very refreshing snack – serve the kids when they get back from school hungry
These delicious cutlets can be served as starters with cocktails
A comfort food especially on a cold wintry night to enjoyed with family sitting around a wood fire
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
Chicken breasts stuffed with flavourful rice mixture and baked
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Bursting with flavour this herb crusted salmon is an absolute winner
Tomato is the hero of this delicious curry
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The smoky flavour makes this pineapple ice cream more appealing
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gulab jamuns add an Indian touch to this wonderful crème brulee
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
A nice way to please the kids especially during vacations
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
This dry fruit treat is absolutely delicious and a power house of nutrients
A refreshing beverage
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
A healthy smoothie which is so delicious that you will want to have it again and again
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
The combination of apples and fresh mint leaves is heavenly
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
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
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
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
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
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
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves