by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
This delicious starter is well liked by children and adults alike
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Crisply fried chicken wings coated with a spicy and sweet sauce – absolutely delicious
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
by Chef Ajay Chopra
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Laddoos need not be sweet. Try these – they are savoury but very tasty
Try these sandwiches, you will not regret
by Chef Shipra Khanna
One of the most popular part of chicken are chicken drumsticks and when they are dipped in spinach puree and deep fried they are just irresistible
Besan cheela made more appetizing with some vegetables and masalas
by Chef Shazia Khan
Even the fussiest child will enjoy this healthy porridge
The pressed rice adds body to these tikkis
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Begin your day on a healthy note with these delicious and healthy bajra and kaddu ka chakka
The crunch of potatoes and sesame seeds are the star attraction of these delicious rolls
This vegetable preparation is full of flavour and taste and goes well with paranthe as well as rice
A comfort food especially on a cold wintry night to enjoyed with family sitting around a wood fire
A traditional and popular Bengali dish – potatoes are cooked in a poppy seed based masala
It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
A hearty vegetable stew from France made with seasonal vegetables
Easy to make and easy on the palate, this dish is worth making often
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with vegetables – simple yet delicious
White chocolates filled with jam
Layered cake with each layer having a different colour of the rainbow
Dark and white chocolate mousse served side by side in shot glasses
A colourful and healthy way to start your day with
Make this easy sweet that will delight the whole family
The popular Italian dessert gets pineapple flavour in this recipe
Anything made of chocolate will please the kids even if they are shaped like spiders
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
The name says it all - a glass of this super smoothie and you will be bursting with energy
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
The combination of ginger, carrot and pineapple makes for a healthy and tasty drink
Had a heavy meal? Just sip on this wonderful concoction and feel the relief almost immediately
A remedy for a lot of lifestyle ailments
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Like the name suggests you can enjoy this smoothie anytime but it is ideal for breakfast
Looking for something healthy to drink and eat, then these recipes are for you
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
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
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
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 refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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