by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These nutritious tikkis make excellent starters
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These potato wedges can be served as a snack as well as starters with cocktails
Oatmeal and plenty of vegetables make this uttappam not only tasty but very nutritious too
Tacos stuffed with lettuce, sautéed marinated prawns and pear salsa
When you want to have a healthy snack, make this and enjoy without any guilt
In this recipe the vadas are not deep fried but poached in boiling water
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
Healthy golgappe – crisp puris stuffed with a healthy barley-chickpea mixture and served with pomegranate juice mixture
A traditional dish that is very popular in most Middle Eastern countries
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
Come Christmas make this roast chicken – your chicken will eat it up in no time
Ginger flavoured cauliflower curry
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
These two vegetables complement each other well in this tasty dish
Not many people consume raw papaya, but this curry will make them love it
Mushrooms stuffed with a flavourful spinach and cheese mixture and baked
This vegetarian bhurji is made with cauliflower and cottage cheese
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
The classic crème brulee gets a makeover with the addition of chocolate and hazelnut
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
Fresh red chillies, boiled in sugar syrup, add a lovely flavour to this custard and not their spiciness
Molten chocolate seeping out of the cake is a sight to behold and taste to enjoy
The subtle taste and flavour of lemon makes this cheesecake absolutely appealing
Baked bread and butter pudding – quick to make and tasty too
This fruit salad is so very tasty that you will devour it in no time
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
Treat your kids to this delicious drink - it is both tasty and healthy
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days
An excellent beverage made with tomatoes and basil leaves
Once you have tasted this delicacy you will never forget its rich taste
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
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
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
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
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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