by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Corn lovers will be over the moon after having these fritters
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
by Chef Saransh Goila
This pizza will disprove those who believe that pizza is a junk food
Peanut butter balls stuffed with pear, coated with melted dark chocolate and decorated with white chocolate
Raw bananas never tasted so good as when made into crisp cutlets
This is a healthy snack that can be enjoyed anytime
An upma at its nutritious best – wheat bran and wheat flakes are really nutrient packed
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
A favourite of the Bengalis, they generally make this snack during special occasions
Have leftover chapattis, make this delicious roll and enjoy
The combination of red pumpkin fritters and apple sauce is simply divine
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A delightful mixture of fresh fruits and vegetables
by Chef Ajay Chopra
It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty
Bottle gourd and brown Bengal grams cooked with flavourful masala
An integral part of Thai muslim cuisine, massaman curry is extremely flavourful
The combination of chicken mince balls, Mexican rice and nachos make a complete meal
Green peas and mushrooms are a wonderful combination and when cooked thus they are simply divine
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Nihari is a slow cooked mutton stew that is traditionally cooked through the night and eaten early in the morning mostly during the ramzan
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Caramelized peaches topped with crumble mixture and baked
Lychees never tasted so great than when coated with chocoalte
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Fried icecream? Yes indeed, try this out and you will believe you can fry ice cream
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
You will be pleasantly surprised to realize that pumpkin can be made into a delicious pudding
Molten chocolate seeping out of the cake is a sight to behold and taste to enjoy
Serve this to the kids and enjoy their excitement
A remedy for a lot of lifestyle ailments
Tangy and a little spicy this beverage is just too good
A pinch of cinnamon powder adds just the right flavour to this healthy apple drink
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
Thandai gives this melon smoothie an Indian touch
Ideal beverage to rejuvenate you on hot summer days
A healthy smoothie which is so delicious that you will want to have it again and again
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
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
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Sweet and sour healthy salad
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
A popular sweet dish made healthy
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Sweet potatoes and sabudana cooked with milk, jaggery and coconut milk to make a delicious kheer
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
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
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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
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