by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
A delightful fusion of pizza and chaat
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
This quiche is made with egg substitute and black beans
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is eaten as a breakfast snack in most Kerala homes at least once a week
Pizza tastes just as great whatever the topping be
Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted
Kids may not take to ragi bread but serve them in this way and they will finish them in no time
Italian biscuits loaded with nuts
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Sprouts are rich in proteins which are so necessary for growing children
A very healthy and delicious dish all the way from Africa – totally satiating
Who says healthy food cannot be tasty, try this out and you will know how tasty it can be
Flavourful kofta curry that is healthy too
A simple dish yet so tasty
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
There is no oil in this recipe so it is ideal for weight watchers
Capsicum cooked with some simple masalas and gram flour
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
Fresh red chillies, boiled in sugar syrup, add a lovely flavour to this custard and not their spiciness
Gets ready in a few minutes – it is delicious and quite a mouthful
Make this rich cake during special occasions and treat your loved ones
Luscious cake with wonderful coffee flavour
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Wonderfully creamy and oh so delicious is this ice cream made with mozzarella cheese
These are almond biscuits are oblong shaped and crunchy and often eaten dipped in a drink
As the cake is getting cooked the whole a delicate lemony aroma will waft all over the house
Who says cakes don’t taste as good without eggs? Try this out and you will change your mind fast
The flavours of strawberries, apple and rose water mingle well in this smoothie
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
Carrot juice with the flavour of celery and parsley
Healthy smoothie – ideal beverage to begin the day with
The combination of apples and fresh mint leaves is heavenly
A very nutritious and delicious lassi
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
by Chef Saransh Goila
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
Make good use of leftover cake, turn them into laddoos
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
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
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
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
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
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
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
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