by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crisply fried chicken wings coated with a spicy and sweet sauce – absolutely delicious
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Chef Ajay Chopra
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
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.
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
by Chef Saransh Goila
Have leftover chapattis, make this delicious roll and enjoy
The sweet and spicy combination makes these pineapple flavoured muffins very appealing
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A traditional breakfast snack, making of hollandaise sauce takes a little time to master
by Chef Shazia Khan
Delicious kababs made with kidney beans mixed with some typical Indian masalas
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
A nutritious snack that the Maharashtrian swear by because it is just as tasty too
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
A lovely looking delicious snack – make it, serve it and enjoy it
Serve these waffles hot and watch your kids finish them off in a jiffy
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
Very popular among the Punjabis, here is how you can make matar paneer healthy
Kadhi gets a different flavour and texture with ladyfingers
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A wonderful comfort food – have it with garlic flavoured bread rolls
Enjoy this much loved rich dish in its healthy avatar
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
This dish is tasty but more than that it is good for the liver
Lychees never tasted so great than when coated with chocoalte
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II.
by Chef Shipra Khanna
This is a sweet soufflé made with cheese – rich and delicious
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
The heavenly flavour of mango is so enticing that you will be drawn to this cake
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The classic crème brulee gets a makeover with the addition of chocolate and hazelnut
Fluffy and light are the highlights of this delicious soufflé
Black forest, a favourite of many, served to you in miniature form
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
A cooling drink, ideal during the hot summer months
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
Healthy smoothie – ideal beverage to begin the day with
A delicious beverage that will satisfy any palate
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
Sweet potatoes and sabudana cooked with milk, jaggery and coconut milk to make a delicious kheer
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
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
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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 simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster