by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Corn lovers will be over the moon after having these fritters
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Sweet mathris with a delightful crunch of sesame seeds
Start your day on a healthy note – serve these delicious sandwiches
by Chef Saransh Goila
Do not throw away leftover pizza, use it to make this delicious dish that everyone will relish
These unusual apple chips taste fantastic with hot chocolate sauce
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Soft pancakes topped with bananas make a wonderful comfort food
This popular Gujarati snack gets additional nutrients with the addition of bottle gourd
Sarson da Saag te Makki de Samose
Red cabbage and beetroot give this sandwich its name
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
A Sunday special lunch in most Punjabi homes, rajma masala is a comfort food for many
Carrots cooked with moong dal to make a delicious side dish
The unusual combination of fresh fenugreek leaves and guavas is very pleasing
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
Chocolate adds glamour to the healthy banana and almond combination
Beautifully presented this tiramisu is just as tasty
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
Molten chocolate seeping out of the cake is a sight to behold and taste to enjoy
White chocolates filled with jam
This cheesecake is loaded with chocolate – a favourite with most kids
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
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
Grapes, blueberries and oats blended together to make a delicious smoothie
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
The colour of this beverage reminds one of the myriad colours seen during sunrise
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Sweet and sour healthy salad
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
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
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
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
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
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