by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
The popular snack made protein rich with chickpeas
An ideal recipe for leftover sponge cake – rum gives a real punch and also a delightful flavour
A lovely way to serve veggies to kids
Cashewnuts enrich these choco chip bars – an all-time favourite with the kids
These waffles are especially for those who do not or cannot have eggs
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
The not so popular lauki gets a delicious make over when cooked this way
One of the most popular street food in Maharashtra that is nutritious too
Healthy and tasty is the only way to describe these cookies
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
by Chef Saransh Goila
Tempered vermicelli replaces mutton mince in this vegetarian shepherd’s pie
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
There are some who do not think that parval sabzi cannot be tasty, but this one certainly is
A Punjabi speciality that can be enjoyed with kulche or bhature
Ideal for the weight watchers, it is not only low calorie but also very nutritious
Grilled pear and grilled chicken make a delicious pair
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
White chocolates filled with jam
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
Every crunchy bite will be so comforting
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days
The flavours of strawberries, apple and rose water mingle well in this smoothie
The fusion of fruits and vegetables is both tasty and healthy
Here the duet is between khus syrup and kokam syrup accompanied by apple and drinking soda
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
Easy to make and delicious to taste
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
This is generally served along with Rajasthani dal and baati
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
by Chef Shazia Khan
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
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
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce