by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
Double whammy – this has the goodness of dosa as well as eggs
These colourful sandwiches look so lovely, are healthy too
by Chef Shazia Khan
Marie biscuits get a makeover with a covering of chocolate and nuts
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These sandwiches, so delicately coloured, look so very appetizing, that the kids will wallop them in no time
A popular Mexican snack that is just as healthy as it is tasty
A popular Gujarati street food that draws people like bees to honey
Baguette slices topped with apple-onion mixture and Gruyere cheese and baked
Bake a batch of cupcakes and top them with different flavoured whipped cream
Grilled marinated boneless chicken pieces served with lightly flavoured baked sweet potatoes
by Chef Ajay Chopra
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
A delicious way to serve bean curd – it is simply marvellous
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
Ginger flavoured cauliflower curry
by Chef Madhu Sneha
This delicious casserole will please the most discerning palates
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
East meets west in a delicious way
Oh yes, you can have sweet risotto too – it is incredibly delicious
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
The delicious combination of apples and cinnamon powder covered by a crisp topping
With predominant flavour of orange, this fudge is so delicious that you would want to have it again and again
You will simply love these pears and want to have this delicious preparation again and again
Who says cakes don’t taste as good without eggs? Try this out and you will change your mind fast
A great way to ensure that the kids get the best of vegetables
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
The perfect drink for hot summer months – it will save you from heat stroke
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
Is the heat bothering you? Just make this drink and gets rejuvenated almost instantly
A delicious dessert made with melon and honey
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
This cooked salad is very refreshing
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
by Chef Saransh Goila
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
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
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