by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Prawns, boneless chicken cubes, cottage cheese cubes and mixed capsicum squares marinated in a simple marinade and cooked over hot coals
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
A hearty, tasty and nutritious way to start your day with
Uttappam with a difference – it is delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These sandwiches, so delicately coloured, look so very appetizing, that the kids will wallop them in no time
by Chef Shazia Khan
Ideal snack for obese children
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
In this recipe the vadas are not deep fried but poached in boiling water
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Crisp potato cakes shallow fried till crisp on the outside and soft inside
Cake with the unique flavour and crunch of carrot
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
by Chef Ajay Chopra
It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
A potato cake, staple of French countryside
This tasty sabzi of potatoes, fresh fenugreek leaves and spinach can be enjoyed with rotis or paranthas
Chickpeas cooked in Spanish style - goes well with bread to make a wholesome snack
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
Cheese cake set in shot glasses
Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids
Cheese cake made in 3 easy steps – quick and delicious
This layered dessert is a delightful surprise which will please everyone
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
This cake looks like a snowy mountain and is also rich and delicious
Make this rich cake during special occasions and treat your loved ones
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
Green and black grapes combine well with fresh mint leaves and soda water to make a refreshing beverage
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
Like the name suggests you can enjoy this smoothie anytime but it is ideal for breakfast
Fruits blended with green tea - what a delicious combination
Had a heavy meal? Just sip on this wonderful concoction and feel the relief almost immediately
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
Sweet and sour healthy salad
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
This is generally served along with Rajasthani dal and baati
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
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
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
Both these are very healthy snacks that can be served together or separately
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
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
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