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
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Crisply sautéed chicken sausages and onions, enveloped in a flavourful flour batter and baked to perfection
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
These profiteroles stuffed with pasta and cheese sauce make a delicious snack
Serve this bread with cups of hot tea
The pressed rice adds body to these tikkis
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Your kids will be simply delighted with these crisply fried chicken pieces
Kids may not take to ragi bread but serve them in this way and they will finish them in no time
Serve this snack hot for best results – it is absolutely divine
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These doughnuts are children’s delight which even adults enjoy
Laddoos need not be sweet. Try these – they are savoury but very tasty
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
Fish fillets marinated in 3 different marinades and steamed
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
Kadhi gets a different flavour and texture with ladyfingers
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
The inviting aromas of orange and lemon zests in this cake is extremely inviting
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Don’t let the name confuse you – they are chocolate truffles
These mini tarts are as tasty as they look
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II.
This is a meringue based cake named after the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova
Chocolate adds glamour to the healthy banana and almond combination
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
Hollowed out apples stuffed with oat mixture and baked
Perfect way to start any day with
Have a sore throat? This drink will give you instant relief
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
The flavours of strawberries, apple and rose water mingle well in this smoothie
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
Non-alcohol mojito – with cola and brown sugar lending its colour to make it different from the usual mojito
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
This cooked salad is very refreshing
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
by Chef Saransh Goila
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
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
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
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
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
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
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