by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
The combination of pineapple and cottage cheese in this tikka is delicious
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Chicken supreme rolls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pan cooked
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
Red coloured rotis wrapped around jerk chicken pieces
by Chef Amrita Raichand
This Indo-Chinese combination will win everyone’s palate and heart
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Zara hat ke sabudana khichdi which is very easy on the palate
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Highly nutritious fenugreek leaves, carrots and French beans makes this deep-fried a bit healthy
The North Indians love their chillas and served this way you will like it too
A favourite snack made especially during religious fasts
Dahi bhalle served in a new way
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a pickle flavoured gravy
A rich and delicious dish – chicken cooked in Awadhi style, fit for royalty
by Chef Saransh Goila
The rich butter chicken made healthy
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
Bursting with flavour this herb crusted salmon is an absolute winner
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Make this dish and your entire house will be filled with flavours that are just irresistible
Carrots tossed in a flavoured honey mixture and baked
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Ladyfingers cooked in a flavourful mustard gravy
Molten chocolate seeping out of the cake is a sight to behold and taste to enjoy
Melt in the mouth flavourful truffles
Strawberry flavoured yogurt baked and served chilled
This is a meringue based cake named after the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova
Cheese cake made in 3 easy steps – quick and delicious
White chocolates filled with jam
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
A fizzy drink made with black grapes and drinking soda
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Like the name suggests you can enjoy this smoothie anytime but it is ideal for breakfast
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
Green and black grapes combine well with fresh mint leaves and soda water to make a refreshing beverage
Here the duet is between khus syrup and kokam syrup accompanied by apple and drinking soda
The children will simply love this
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
Make good use of leftover cake, turn them into laddoos
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your 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
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
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
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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
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
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
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