by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crisply sautéed chicken sausages and onions, enveloped in a flavourful flour batter and baked to perfection
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Try out these kebabs at your next party and see how your guests enjoy them
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Egg mixture cooked in hot dog buns shaped like boats
Cupcakes make ideal tea time snack
by Chef Madhu Sneha
This omelette is greasy but absolutely delicious
by Chef Shazia Khan
Whole wheat cookies spread with jam – a healthy substitute
by Chef Shipra Khanna
These burger patties have been designed especially for kids
A sweet meringue based cookies enhanced with the addition of desiccated coconut
An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food
Bananas and whole wheat flour get together to make this healthy cake
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
A traditional dish of Greece - capsicums are stuffed with a tasty mixture and baked till soft and golden
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
The combination of chicken mince balls, Mexican rice and nachos make a complete meal
A tangy vegetable dish made popular in Kolkata during the British raj
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with vegetables – simple yet delicious
A simple dish yet so tasty
Such a lovely way of gifting chocolates especially a birthday boy or girl
Pears poached in grape juice and served filled with cream cheese mixture
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
A nice way to please the kids especially during vacations
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This chocolate mousse with the flavour of cigar is a unique but extremely appealing
Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
This is a meringue based cake named after the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
Oats add fibre whereas strawberries and nuts add plenty of minerals and vitamins
A fizzy drink made with black grapes and drinking soda
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
Powerhouse of nutrients, this juice is an ideal way to start your day with
An excellent beverage made with tomatoes and basil leaves
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
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
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
This sweet version of golgappe makes an ideal sweet dish at youth party
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
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
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
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
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
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
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
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
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
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
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce