by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Tempura is a Japanese dish wherein seafood or vegetables are battered and deep fried
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
Delicious almond cookies made in Italian style
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
Maple syrup and pumpkin puree add a new angle to the ever popular French toast
by Chef Shazia Khan
Brown sugar coated banana slices caramelized, rolled in rotis and served
A popular Bengali snack
One look at these pops and the kids will be impatient to eat them
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Crisp potato bites served in chaat style – absolutely finger-licking
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Another potato breakfast snack that is very popular in Eastern European countries
You can rustle up this dish of cauliflower and cottage cheese in the matter of a few minutes
Mixed vegetables cooked in South Indian style is full of flavour and taste
Cashewnuts add a wonderful flavour and texture to this Chinese delicacy
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
Very popular among the Punjabis, here is how you can make matar paneer healthy
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chicken cooked with masalas in almond milk – rich and full of flavour
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
The rich and intense flavours of a Biryani is what draws most people to it besides the tempting appearance and the appetising aroma of the splendid spices used
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
Fresh red chillies, boiled in sugar syrup, add a lovely flavour to this custard and not their spiciness
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
This chocolate mousse with the flavour of cigar is a unique but extremely appealing
If you have lots of leftover French bread, do not despair – make this pudding and be assured your children will love it
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Fried icecream? Yes indeed, try this out and you will believe you can fry ice cream
Trifle with predominant flavour of orange is very refreshing
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
Fresh pomegranate juice frozen and served
A delicious beverage made with strawberries and lemon flavoured aerated drink
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
Mushroom soup served with milk and cream foam
Oats add fibre whereas strawberries and nuts add plenty of minerals and vitamins
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Sweet and sour healthy salad
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
This cooked salad is very refreshing
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
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
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
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