by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
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)
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Saransh Goila
The sweet potatoes balance the spiciness of the chicken pieces
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Leftover pavs? Do not despair, top them with a flavourful mushroom mixture and delight your family
This is a very easy way to make idiyappam – serve it with vegetable stew
As the nankhatai are getting baked in the oven the whole house will be filled with the inviting aroma of roses
Nutrient rich dhoklas made with spinach and fresh fenugreek leaves
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
An ideal snack for the weight watchers
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These macaroni balls make an exciting snack for the little ones
A delicious snack enriched with cheese
Both the cheese make mashed potatoes richer and tastier
This tasty sabzi of potatoes, fresh fenugreek leaves and spinach can be enjoyed with rotis or paranthas
Cashewnuts add a wonderful flavour and texture to this Chinese delicacy
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
A simple green pea dish that can be enjoyed with paranthas
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A wonderful comfort food – have it with garlic flavoured bread rolls
Serve this tasty combination with paranthas and enjoy the feast
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The classic crème brulee gets a makeover with the addition of chocolate and hazelnut
Dark chocolate and orange make a fantastic combination in this cake
A lovely looking dessert this, it has myriad flavours blending together well
Honey gives a wonderful texture and flavour to this kiwi ice cream
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Just place this sweet lasagna in front of the children and see it disappear in no time
Melt in the mouth flavourful truffles
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
A delicious mixture of peach juice and chocolate milk
Refreshing and rejuvenating, this tea punch is the beverage to have during hot summer months
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
The name says it all - a glass of this super smoothie and you will be bursting with energy
Non-alcohol mojito – with cola and brown sugar lending its colour to make it different from the usual mojito
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
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
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
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