by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These nutritious tikkis make excellent starters
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
Cumin seeds flavoured crispies that are either baked or deep-fried
A traditional Spanish dish – deep-fried pastry dough rolled in castor sugar and cinnamon powder
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Pita breads form the base in these delicious pizzas topped with fruits instead of vegetables
Rich and delicious these rice cutlets are a delight to eat
These colourful sandwiches look so lovely, are healthy too
The roasted oats give these muffins a wonder texture
Wholesome and delicious, uttappams are a popular South Indian breakfast snack
Popcorns coated with saffron flavoured jaggery sauce
Green peas adds a new dimension to the popular baingan bharata
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
A simple and easy to make dish that is so very tasty
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
by Chef Shipra Khanna
A lovely looking cheesecake that is just as tasty
A dessert made of meringue shell filled with crème anglaise and fruits – fit for royalty
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
The smoky flavour makes this pineapple ice cream more appealing
Hollowed out apples stuffed with oat mixture and baked
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
Powerhouse of nutrients, this juice is an ideal way to start your day with
Fresh pomegranate juice frozen and served
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
This drink can prevent flu
Where there is chocolate children will be there to grab them
The children will simply love this
A delicious mixture of peach juice and chocolate milk
A delicious mocktail just right for the kids
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again
by Chef Shazia Khan
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
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
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
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
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
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
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