by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
If the tikkis are delicious and also nutritious at the same time, what more can you want
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Italian style baked savoury gujiyas
by Chef Shazia Khan
Even the fussiest child will enjoy this healthy porridge
Whole wheat cookies spread with jam – a healthy substitute
Cooked chana dal tempered and served as a snack
Peanut butter is a favourite with most children and they will simply love this pancake
You will be surprised how tasty this cake is – with black tea decoction
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Begin your day on a healthy note with these delicious and healthy bajra and kaddu ka chakka
by Chef Shipra Khanna
The combination of spinach and corn is both nutritious and delicious
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A traditional Mexican dish you are sure to enjoy – it is whole some too
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
Chickpeas cooked in Spanish style - goes well with bread to make a wholesome snack
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A wonderful comfort food – have it with garlic flavoured bread rolls
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with vegetables – simple yet delicious
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Steaks cooked and dunked in rosemary and garlic infused olive oil
Perhaps the most popular Chinese dessert, served with some icecream they are simply delicious
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
Every crunchy bite will be so comforting
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
Make this easy sweet that will delight the whole family
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
Scooped out apples stuffed with dates and nuts mixture
The taste of this crème brulee is further enhanced with strawberries
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
Banana milk shake gets a twist with chocolate cream biscuits, ice cream and cocoa powder
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
Feeling drained? Take a sip of this drink and feel rejuvenated instantly
Totally healthy beverage – enjoy without any guilt
This drink can prevent flu
The whole house gets filled with coffee aroma when you make these
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
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