by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Saransh Goila
The sweet potatoes balance the spiciness of the chicken pieces
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
The distinct flavour of peanuts is very pleasant
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Tuna sandwiches are well loved but this time use the tuna mixture to fill up canapé shells and enjoy them
This makes an excellent snack and very healthy too
Tacos stuffed with lettuce, sautéed marinated prawns and pear salsa
Pizza tastes just as great whatever the topping be
It takes some time to make these cheese straws but the labour is well worth it
by Chef Shazia Khan
A very filling and wholesome snack – it has eggs, vegetables, and rotis too
This pizza will disprove those who believe that pizza is a junk food
Tomato is the hero of this delicious curry
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
Carrots tossed in a flavoured honey mixture and baked
Grilled salmon fillets served with Japanese style mushroom sauce
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
Flavourful kofta curry that is healthy too
While making this dish, ensure that the vegetables are not overcooked
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
This fruit salad is so very tasty that you will devour it in no time
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Basil flavoured ice cream gets a spicy zing – unusual but delicious
East meets west in a delicious way
Don’t let the name confuse you – they are chocolate truffles
Sunday is the day when the whole family gets together and spends quality time together and what better way than to enjoy this exotica together
Very enjoyable by kids as well as adults on hot summer days
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
The whole house gets filled with coffee aroma when you make these
A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too
Start your day on a healthy note – serve this delicious lassi at breakfast
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
A cooling drink, ideal during the hot summer months
Once you have tasted this delicacy you will never forget its rich taste
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Rice cooked with bottle gourd, oats and dry fruit powder
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
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
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
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
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
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 refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster