by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These delicious patties will go well with cocktails
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
Chicken supreme rolls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pan cooked
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Ajay Chopra
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
by Chef Shazia Khan
Whole wheat cookies spread with jam – a healthy substitute
Zucchini and refined flour patties make a great snack that go well with cups of hot tea
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Dip the idlis in jam instead of chutney – kids will simply love them
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Colourful mixture of potatoes and 3 coloured capsicums served on mini pita bread halves
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Sago gives a delightful crunch to this dosa – very enjoyable
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
French toasts with added taste of peanut butter and strawberry jam
These potato wedges can be served as a snack as well as starters with cocktails
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
A Punjabi speciality that can be enjoyed with kulche or bhature
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty
This tasty sabzi of potatoes, fresh fenugreek leaves and spinach can be enjoyed with rotis or paranthas
Chicken breasts stuffed with a flavourful mushroom mixture and cooked with stir-fry sauce
Spicy and flavourful this potato preparation can be served with kachoris or puris
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this potato dish
As the cake is getting cooked the whole a delicate lemony aroma will waft all over the house
Dark chocolate and orange make a fantastic combination in this cake
Chocolate adds glamour to the healthy banana and almond combination
Cheese cake made in 3 easy steps – quick and delicious
Cheese cake set in shot glasses
The classic crème brulee gets a makeover with the addition of chocolate and hazelnut
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
The fusion of fruits and vegetables is both tasty and healthy
The colour of this beverage reminds one of the myriad colours seen during sunrise
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
by Chef Saransh Goila
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
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
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
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
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
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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 delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
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