by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Shipra Khanna
The combination of spinach and corn is both nutritious and delicious
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Fish cooked with raw mango, rolled in rotis and served with a salad
Oats-walnuts-date balls dipped in melted dark or white chocolate
A classic French snack that can be served at breakfast
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these vadai are really tasty
Homemade pavs are irresistible and served with delicately flavoured prawns it is manna
These taco shells are made with wheat flour chapattis – healthy too tasty too
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Bananas add a delicate flavour and prunes a sweetness that make these muffins extra tasty
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
by Chef Saransh Goila
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
Prawns and jackfruit seeds cooked together with masalas and then coarsely ground
Flavourful kofta curry that is healthy too
Carrots tossed in a flavoured honey mixture and baked
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
While making this dish, ensure that the vegetables are not overcooked
This delicious parfait will be thoroughly enjoyed by both young and old
Baked cheesecake topped with fresh fruits
Lychees never tasted so great than when coated with chocoalte
A lovely looking dessert this, it has myriad flavours blending together well
The classic crème brulee made healthy using low fat yogurt
Very enjoyable by kids as well as adults on hot summer days
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
A very nutritious and delicious lassi
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
A delicious beverage that will satisfy any palate
A healthy smoothie which is so delicious that you will want to have it again and again
The name says it all - a glass of this super smoothie and you will be bursting with energy
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
Eat this gulab jamuns and you are sure to become crazy
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
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
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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