by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a flavourful marinade with some vegetables, grilled and served with salsa
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
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
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
by Chef Shazia Khan
Rich in proteins this roll is ideal for growing children
Butter chicken gets a new identity with these wraps
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular street-food of Kolkata, made healthy with nutritious vegetables
Wholesome and tasty, one such parantha will whet the best of appetites
Tomato and avocado mousse served in a unique way
Semolina and vegetable mixture spread on bread slices and toasted
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these vadai are really tasty
An all-time favourite snack that can be enjoyed anywhere anytime
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
by Chef Saransh Goila
Tempered vermicelli replaces mutton mince in this vegetarian shepherd’s pie
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
Raw jackfruit cooked in a flavourful masala – totally enjoyable
Fenugreek seeds when sautéed lets out a wonder flavour that it lends to this green gram dish
The long hours spent at preparing this dish will be well worth it when you see the kids simply licking the dish clean
Mutton cooked in flavourful gravy
Carrots cooked with moong dal to make a delicious side dish
Gulab jamuns add an Indian touch to this wonderful crème brulee
Chocolate truffles served with orange segments and orange zest
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
by Chef Shipra Khanna
The purple yam gives the mousse a lovely colour and a nice texture
Who says cakes don’t taste as good without eggs? Try this out and you will change your mind fast
A great way to make kids consume healthy vegetables and fruits
The classic crème brulee gets a makeover with the addition of chocolate and hazelnut
The combination of apricot stew and vanilla custard is simply wonderful
Oats add fibre whereas strawberries and nuts add plenty of minerals and vitamins
This apple juice with a delicious tang is worth sipping again and again
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
This smoothie has the goodness of a number of fruits
Once you have tasted this delicacy you will never forget its rich taste
Masala tea topped with cream and chocolate sauce and served
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Sweet and sour healthy salad
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
Eat this gulab jamuns and you are sure to become crazy
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
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
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
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
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
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
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
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves