by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Try out these kebabs at your next party and see how your guests enjoy them
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
Chapattis make delicious nachos – serve them salsa and sour cream and watch your loved ones enjoy them
by Chef Shazia Khan
Brown sugar coated banana slices caramelized, rolled in rotis and served
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Fun food that is nutritious too – the kids will enjoy
Best way to attract children to eat something healthy is to present it to them attractively like this sandwich
A variation in serving muesli – add some spice to it
Laddoos need not be sweet. Try these – they are savoury but very tasty
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
Tuna topped open sandwiches wrapped in aluminium foil and baked
These cutlets make a good starter at any party
A very healthy and delicious dish all the way from Africa – totally satiating
Ghugni is a popular Bengali dish which can be made with brown Bengal grams too
This delicious chicken dish served with pasta makes a complete meal in itself
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
by Chef Saransh Goila
Tempered vermicelli replaces mutton mince in this vegetarian shepherd’s pie
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Purple yam has a colour, texture and flavour which is endearing
Prawns and jackfruit seeds cooked together with masalas and then coarsely ground
Simply fantastic is the only way to describe this dessert
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
With predominant flavour of orange, this fudge is so delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners
Baked bananas served with butterscotch sauce
This dessert is as delicious as it looks and is rich in necessary nutrients
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II.
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
Start your day on a healthy note – serve this delicious lassi at breakfast
Cinnamon and coffee marry well in this delicious beverage
A cooling drink, ideal during the hot summer months
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
Feeling lethargic? Sip a glass of this delicious beverage and feel instantly rejuvenated
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
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
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster