by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
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
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
by Chef Saransh Goila
The sweet potatoes balance the spiciness of the chicken pieces
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
A delicious starter which is healthy too
A popular Spanish snack – these deep-fried dough strips dusted with cinnamon flavoured sugar is something you would want to eat again and again
Who can resist chocolate chips? Serve them in any form and they will be finished in no time
Flavourful potato patties served topped with spicy corn kernels
The roasted oats give these muffins a wonder texture
An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These burger patties have been designed especially for kids
This chaat is both tasty and full of nutrition
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
Capsicum cooked with some simple masalas and gram flour
Generally cooked in a pottery pot, you can cook it in a pan too
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
A complete meal this, it is a bit laborious but the end result is well worth the effort
Mushrooms stuffed with a flavourful spinach and cheese mixture and baked
Gravy with the flavour of achar and when deep-fried potatoes are cooked in it the result is delicious
The sweetness of carrots tones down the slight bitterness of fenugreek leaves
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Such a lovely way of gifting chocolates especially a birthday boy or girl
Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids
Hollowed out apples stuffed with oat mixture and baked
The delicious combination of apples and cinnamon powder covered by a crisp topping
Caramel sauce adds a delightful flavour to this pear tart
Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The subtle taste and flavour of lemon makes this cheesecake absolutely appealing
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
A fizzy drink made with black grapes and drinking soda
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
The perfect drink for hot summer months – it will save you from heat stroke
The whole house gets filled with coffee aroma when you make these
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Had a heavy meal? Just sip on this wonderful concoction and feel the relief almost immediately
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
Ideal beverage to rejuvenate you on hot summer days
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Sweet and sour healthy salad
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
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
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
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
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
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
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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