by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
Tempura is a Japanese dish wherein seafood or vegetables are battered and deep fried
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
Even those who dislike arbi will enjoy this tikki – it is crisp and simply delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
by Chef Shazia Khan
Even the fussiest child will enjoy this healthy porridge
This healthy version of poha will keep you energetic throughout a hard working day
Uttappam with a difference – it is delicious
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Pizzas made with naan dough
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Calzone is a traditional Italian snack and here it is made with multigrain flour to make it more nutritious
Beetroot tikkis – a nice looking tikki that is so tasty
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
A delicious way to serve bean curd – it is simply marvellous
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Bottle gourd and brown Bengal grams cooked with flavourful masala
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this 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
Serve this tasty combination with paranthas and enjoy the feast
A dessert made of meringue shell filled with crème anglaise and fruits – fit for royalty
Gets ready in a few minutes – it is delicious and quite a mouthful
The purple yam gives the mousse a lovely colour and a nice texture
Baked cheesecake topped with fresh fruits
Luscious cake with wonderful coffee flavour
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
With refreshing flavour of lemons, this cheesecake is a connoisseur’s delight
This layered dessert is a delightful surprise which will please everyone
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Chocolate adds glamour to the healthy banana and almond combination
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
Mushroom soup served with milk and cream foam
by Chef Saransh Goila
Start your day on a healthy note – serve this delicious lassi at breakfast
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
Tri-coloured fruit beverage – tasty and nutritious
Enjoy this sorbet on a scorching day and feel instantly rejuvenated
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Sweet and sour healthy salad
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
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
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
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
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce