by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
by Chef Ajay Chopra
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Chicken supreme rolls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pan cooked
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a flavourful marinade with some vegetables, grilled and served with salsa
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Crisp tostadas topped with a spicy salad – absolutely declicious
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
This unusual combination of keema matar and idiappam will satiate you completely
by Chef Shazia Khan
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
This chaat is both tasty and full of nutrition
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Dip the idlis in jam instead of chutney – kids will simply love them
by Chef Madhu Sneha
An idli that is not really an idli, but so very tasty that you will want to have it again and again
Oats-walnuts-date balls dipped in melted dark or white chocolate
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with vegetables – simple yet delicious
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A classic Italian dish where vegetables are cut like spaghetti
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
A tasty and healthy dish that will satiate anybody’s palate
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
Mutton cooked in flavourful gravy
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
Chocolate and walnuts combine well to make this delicious brownie
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
The popular Italian dessert gets pineapple flavour in this recipe
Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids
Layered cake with each layer having a different colour of the rainbow
The classic crème brulee made healthy using low fat yogurt
Basil flavoured ice cream gets a spicy zing – unusual but delicious
Thandai gives this melon smoothie an Indian touch
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
Healthy smoothie – ideal beverage to begin the day with
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
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
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
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
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
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
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
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
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 simple raita with garlic flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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