by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Even those who dislike arbi will enjoy this tikki – it is crisp and simply delicious
by Chef Madhu Sneha
The traditional dhokla gets a new taste with spinach
These chicken pakoras have a wonderfully rich texture with parmesan cheese
A rich cheese cake made with healthy vegetables
Children simply love something which has a fancy shape and these kites will definitely excite them
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These healthy cheelas taste great with the chunky tomato chutney
by Chef Shazia Khan
Marie biscuits get a makeover with a covering of chocolate and nuts
Cottage cheese cubes dipped in flavourful batter, rolled in cornflakes and deep-fried
A Punjabi speciality that can be enjoyed with kulche or bhature
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
Spongy kofta in a velvety gravy – a dish that can be served at any party
Marinated fish fillets poached in flavourful water and served on a bed of grilled bok choi
A very healthy and delicious dish all the way from Africa – totally satiating
by Chef Shipra Khanna
This recipes proves that eclairs are not so difficult to make so go ahead and treat your family with this delicacy
Basil flavoured ice cream gets a spicy zing – unusual but delicious
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
Gulab jamuns add an Indian touch to this wonderful crème brulee
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
This layered dessert is a delightful surprise which will please everyone
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
Feeling drained? Take a sip of this drink and feel rejuvenated instantly
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
Had a heavy meal? Just sip on this wonderful concoction and feel the relief almost immediately
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
Tri-coloured fruit beverage – tasty and nutritious
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
Sweet and sour healthy salad
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
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
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves