by Chef Rakesh Sethi
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
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.
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
These crisp onion rings are so delicious and you can keep eating them endlessly
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
by Chef Saransh Goila
Palak paneer and omelette make these sandwiches a complete meal
by Chef Shazia Khan
The beetroot lends its beautiful red colour to these delicious muffins
These pakode go well with cocktails so do make them for your next party
Popcorns coated with saffron flavoured jaggery sauce
Whether the base be a thin crust or thick crust – pizza always remains a favourite of the youngsters
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Samosas stuffed with chocolate
Cottage cheese cubes dipped in flavourful batter, rolled in cornflakes and deep-fried
Zucchini and refined flour patties make a great snack that go well with cups of hot tea
Pep up the frankfurters with this delicious creamy apple sauce
Grilled marinated boneless chicken pieces served with lightly flavoured baked sweet potatoes
This vegetarian bhurji is made with cauliflower and cottage cheese
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Grilled eggplant slices stuffed with vegetables and dried fruits, rolled and served
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A wonderful combination this – serve it to your special guests at your next party
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A simple dish yet so tasty
Yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this potato dish
Colourful vegetables cooked with chickpeas and some simple masalas
Don’t let the name confuse you – they are chocolate truffles
An English baked version of the popular Indian chawal ki kheer
A super tasty bread pudding that the kids will eat gladly
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
This dessert is as delicious as it looks and is rich in necessary nutrients
Caramel sauce adds a delightful flavour to this pear tart
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
This dessert looks as delicious as it looks lovely
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
Very few kids will be able to resist this delicious shake
The fusion of fruits and vegetables is both tasty and healthy
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
Healthy smoothie – ideal beverage to begin the day with
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
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
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
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
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
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
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
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