by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These macaroni balls make an exciting snack for the little ones
by Chef Shazia Khan
A very filling and wholesome snack – it has eggs, vegetables, and rotis too
Wheat bran mixed with gram flour, paneer, potatoes and spinach to make delicious cutlets
Oatmeal and plenty of vegetables make this uttappam not only tasty but very nutritious too
Who can resist chocolate chips? Serve them in any form and they will be finished in no time
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Anything with chocolate sauce and colourful candies excite the children
Any time snack – flavourful and piquant corn on the cob can be enjoyed especially during monsoon
This is an open pizza popular in the Mediterranean region
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
A simple dish yet so tasty
These stuffed karele are just too delicious
A simple dish made with ridge gourds and some masalas
Balchao is one of the most popular dishes from Goa and this one is for vegetarians
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
Colourful vegetables cooked with chickpeas and some simple masalas
Light green and dark green merge together to make a tasty dish
These are almond biscuits are oblong shaped and crunchy and often eaten dipped in a drink
Indian style pudding – absolutely delicious and rich – fit for royalty
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids
The inviting aromas of orange and lemon zests in this cake is extremely inviting
Fluffy and light are the highlights of this delicious soufflé
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
The combination of apples and fresh mint leaves is heavenly
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
Cranberry juice and strawberry crush lend their lovely pink colour to this delicious beverage
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint
This Frappuccino gets an Indian touch with masala chai
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
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
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
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
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
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
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
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