by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Tempura is a Japanese dish wherein seafood or vegetables are battered and deep fried
These delicious patties will go well with cocktails
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Sweet idlis topped with sweet coconut mixture
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A delicious starter which is healthy too
Crisp and flavourful this anytime snack is that will satisfy any palate
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Rich in proteins and taste, these crisp samose are a treat to repeat
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
These flapjacks will surely win the little hearts
A popular Bengali snack
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Hollowed out tomatoes stuffed with flavourful couscous mixture and cooked
The sweetness of carrots tones down the slight bitterness of fenugreek leaves
High in protein, this dish is not only nutritious and tasty too
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
Gravy with the flavour of achar and when deep-fried potatoes are cooked in it the result is delicious
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
The rich and intense flavours of a Biryani is what draws most people to it besides the tempting appearance and the appetising aroma of the splendid spices used
This vegetarian bhurji is made with cauliflower and cottage cheese
by Chef Shazia Khan
Cheese cake set in shot glasses
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Don’t let the name confuse you – they are chocolate truffles
White chocolates filled with jam
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Fried icecream? Yes indeed, try this out and you will believe you can fry ice cream
Dark chocolate and orange make a fantastic combination in this cake
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
No Holi celebration is complete without thandai
Feeling drained? Take a sip of this drink and feel rejuvenated instantly
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
Enjoy the mangoes to the fullest and among the many things you can make with the king of fruits is this delicious lassi
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
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
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
This cooked salad is very refreshing
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
The traditional Indian mithai gets enhanced with the addition of strawberry crush
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
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
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
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
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
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
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
A simple raita with garlic flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce