by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Italian biscuits loaded with nuts
A healthy mix of pineapple, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions that goes so well with nachos
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
These mini pizzas topped with home made sauce, spicy cottage cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese are an absolute delight
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Highly nutritious fenugreek leaves, carrots and French beans makes this deep-fried a bit healthy
Red coloured samosas stuffed with cheesy macaroni
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
An extremely nutritious snack to start your day with
You can also call this snack semiya upma too – serve it at breakfast
by Chef Saransh Goila
Do not throw away leftover pizza, use it to make this delicious dish that everyone will relish
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
Bottle gourd and brown Bengal grams cooked with flavourful masala
Come Christmas make this roast chicken – your chicken will eat it up in no time
Very popular among the Punjabis, here is how you can make matar paneer healthy
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Who says healthy food cannot be tasty, try this out and you will know how tasty it can be
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Stuffed kofte served in a velvety and flavourful gravy
This delicate dessert from France looks beautiful and is as tasty
The popular French dessert – crème caramel served topped with whipped cream
This layered dessert is a delightful surprise which will please everyone
Make this rich cake during special occasions and treat your loved ones
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
Just place this sweet lasagna in front of the children and see it disappear in no time
Feeling lethargic? Sip a glass of this delicious beverage and feel instantly rejuvenated
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
Very refreshing beverage
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
Very few kids will be able to resist this delicious shake
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
The name says it all - a glass of this super smoothie and you will be bursting with energy
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
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
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
Honey makes these katlis healthier
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
by Chef Shazia Khan
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
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
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
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
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
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
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves