by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
The combination of pineapple and cottage cheese in this tikka is delicious
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
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
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Corn lovers will be over the moon after having these fritters
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
Fun food that is nutritious too – the kids will enjoy
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Serve these pancakes at breakfast and see the pleasure on your loved ones faces
Sweet potatoes are considered super food and when served this way the kids will finish them super fast
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Tart shells filled with whipped cream and mixed fruits
These savoury sandwiches made with tomato slices and pesto sauce look very attractive and are just as tasty
by Chef Saransh Goila
The weight watchers can enjoy these burgers without any guilt for they are quite healthy
The toasted flavour of desiccated coconut is the main attraction of these cookies
Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted
Bursting with flavour this mixed vegetable curry is fit for a nawab
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
A close cousin to cholay, pindi chana is a dry dish made with chickpeas
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
Green peas and mushrooms are a wonderful combination and when cooked thus they are simply divine
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
Gulab jamuns add the Indian touch to this wonderful crème bluee
Who says cakes don’t taste as good without eggs? Try this out and you will change your mind fast
The subtle taste and flavour of lemon makes this cheesecake absolutely appealing
Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners
Gulab jamuns add an Indian touch to this wonderful crème brulee
The classic crème brulee made healthy using low fat yogurt
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
This mixture of various fruits and fruit juice is an ideal drink during summers
A healthy smoothie which is so delicious that you will want to have it again and again
Fruits blended with green tea - what a delicious combination
A very nutritious and delicious lassi
A delicious mocktail just right for the kids
Start your day on a healthy note – serve this delicious lassi at breakfast
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
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
A popular sweet dish made healthy
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
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
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
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
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
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