by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
by Chef Madhu Sneha
These paneer topped fingers make excellent starters
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
A unique way to serve pancake which is both delicious and nutrient laden
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Red coloured samosas stuffed with cheesy macaroni
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A healthy dish this – pancakes stuffed with a sweet apple mixture
Butter cookies all the way from France to titillate your taste buds
Crisp and delicious this pancake makes an ideal breakfast snack
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Cupcakes make ideal tea time snack
Sweet potatoes are considered super food and when served this way the kids will finish them super fast
Chicken cooked with masalas in almond milk – rich and full of flavour
This dry dish made with beans makes a wonderful side dish
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
A comfort food especially on a cold wintry night to enjoyed with family sitting around a wood fire
Fenugreek seeds when sautéed lets out a wonder flavour that it lends to this green gram dish
An integral part of Thai muslim cuisine, massaman curry is extremely flavourful
Ideal for the weight watchers, it is not only low calorie but also very nutritious
This cake looks like a snowy mountain and is also rich and delicious
A lovely looking cheesecake that is just as tasty
Lychees never tasted so great than when coated with chocoalte
Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids
Fried icecream? Yes indeed, try this out and you will believe you can fry ice cream
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
This drink can prevent flu
No Holi celebration is complete without thandai
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
The colour of this beverage reminds one of the myriad colours seen during sunrise
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Masaledaar guava smoothie
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
Easy to make and delicious to taste
Sweet potatoes and sabudana cooked with milk, jaggery and coconut milk to make a delicious kheer
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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