by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
by Chef Ajay Chopra
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These potlis are stuffed with spiced sweet potato mixture and deep-fried
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
French toasts with added taste of peanut butter and strawberry jam
Bananas add a delicate flavour and prunes a sweetness that make these muffins extra tasty
Tortillas filled with spicy paneer mixture, topped with salsa and cheese
by Chef Saransh Goila
If there is lot of leftover bread do not despair, just make this and enjoy it with your family
Macaroni adds an Italian angle to these delicious kachoris
A favourite snack made especially during religious fasts
These chicken pakoras have a wonderfully rich texture with parmesan cheese
These tangy chicken skewers are really tasty
A typical Portuguese preparation – the sweet, hot and sour sauce makes it extra special
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
A wonderful comfort food – have it with garlic flavoured bread rolls
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chicken breasts poached in flavoured water and served with spiced pumpkin mash
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
Green peas adds a new dimension to the popular baingan bharata
The rich butter chicken made healthy
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
Every crunchy bite will be so comforting
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Honey gives a wonderful texture and flavour to this kiwi ice cream
Strawberry flavoured yogurt baked and served chilled
Polenta gives this cake a wonderful texture
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
The drinking soda adds a delightful fizz to this cranberry juice mixture
Grapes, blueberries and oats blended together to make a delicious smoothie
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Honey makes these katlis healthier
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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