by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
by Chef Ajay Chopra
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These nutritious tikkis make excellent starters
The combination of pineapple and cottage cheese in this tikka is delicious
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A healthy way to start the day with these delicious burritos
This is eaten as a breakfast snack in most Kerala homes at least once a week
Homemade pizza bases topped with sauce, capsicum, olives and cheese and baked to perfection
Whether the base be a thin crust or thick crust – pizza always remains a favourite of the youngsters
An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Kids may not take to ragi bread but serve them in this way and they will finish them in no time
A wholesome savoury dish consisting of pastry crust filled with vegetable-cheese mixture, topped with eggs-cream mixture and baked
When the kids get back from playing, give them these bars for quick energy boost
Gravy with the flavour of achar and when deep-fried potatoes are cooked in it the result is delicious
Fenugreek seeds when sautéed lets out a wonder flavour that it lends to this green gram dish
A delicious side dish – broccoli and sesame complement each other well in this dish
Carrots tossed in a flavoured honey mixture and baked
Not many people consume raw papaya, but this curry will make them love it
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
by Chef Shazia Khan
Cheese cake set in shot glasses
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
With refreshing flavour of lemons, this cheesecake is a connoisseur’s delight
Oozing with chocolate no child will be able to resist this sizzler
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
Fresh red chillies, boiled in sugar syrup, add a lovely flavour to this custard and not their spiciness
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
Trifle with predominant flavour of orange is very refreshing
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
Banana milk shake gets a twist with chocolate cream biscuits, ice cream and cocoa powder
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Apples and hung yogurt blended together to make a delicious slush
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
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
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
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 refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
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
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