by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
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 Rakesh Sethi
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Small, savoury, deep-fried round balls made from cornmeal-based batter – excellent starters
When you want to have a healthy snack, make this and enjoy without any guilt
Red coloured samosas stuffed with cheesy macaroni
Potato and pineapple combine well with chaat masala and lemon juice to make a delicious snack
A favourite snack with most children, it is enjoyed by adults too
Bengali favourite begun bhaja turned into pizza – surprisingly delicious
As the name suggests these toasts and fluffy and delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
An ideal way to make kids eat bitter gourd, a very healthy vegetable which not many kids are willing to have
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
Bursting with flavour this herb crusted salmon is an absolute winner
Stuffed parwals are a delicacy that few can resist
People who don’t like ladyfingers will be won over with this dish
Chicken breasts stuffed with a flavourful mushroom mixture and cooked with stir-fry sauce
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The classic crème brulee gets a makeover with the addition of chocolate and hazelnut
Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
Baked bread and butter pudding – quick to make and tasty too
Baked bananas served with butterscotch sauce
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
The combination of ginger, carrot and pineapple makes for a healthy and tasty drink
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
A delicious beverage made with strawberries and lemon flavoured aerated drink
Perfect way to start any day with
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Is the heat bothering you? Just make this drink and gets rejuvenated almost instantly
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
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
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
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
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
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves