by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
These delicious patties will go well with cocktails
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
You will be surprised how tasty this cake is – with black tea decoction
Small specs of red make by paprika powder make these cookies very attractive
Deep fried rotis and papads mixed with some masalas make a wonderful snack
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Cupcakes always excite the little ones and when they are topped with jam their excitement is doubled
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This popular Gujarati snack gets additional nutrients with the addition of bottle gourd
Even those who do not like eating green peas will enjoy these pooris
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Cheeselings replace puffed rice in this bhel which is just as delicious
Jaggery is a healthy substitute for sugar and this pancake will prove to you that it is equally tasty
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
by Chef Saransh Goila
Enjoy this much loved rich dish in its healthy avatar
Carrots tossed in a flavoured honey mixture and baked
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
Spongy kofta in a velvety gravy – a dish that can be served at any party
by Chef Madhu Sneha
This delicious casserole will please the most discerning palates
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
Oats and honey make these chocolate blocks healthier
One bite into these cupcakes will have molten chocolate flowing out - yummy
Delicious chocolate made more inviting for the kids with colourful gems
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
Caramelized peaches topped with crumble mixture and baked
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
This dry fruit treat is absolutely delicious and a power house of nutrients
A pinch of cinnamon powder adds just the right flavour to this healthy apple drink
The colour of this beverage reminds one of the myriad colours seen during sunrise
Grapes, blueberries and oats blended together to make a delicious smoothie
Have a sore throat? This drink will give you instant relief
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
No Holi celebration is complete without thandai
This wonderful beverage is especially for those who do not take alcohol
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
A popular sweet dish made healthy
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
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
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
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
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves