by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular street-food of Kolkata, made healthy with nutritious vegetables
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Vermicelli pulao made differently and served with crisp puris
This green beauty is tasty too – a double whammy
Upma balls stuffed with cheese cubes and deep-fried
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
The ever popular shahi tukda presented differently
Light green and dark green merge together to make a tasty dish
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
A traditional and popular Bengali dish – potatoes are cooked in a poppy seed based masala
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
French toasts with added taste of peanut butter and strawberry jam
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
The sweet and spicy combination makes these pineapple flavoured muffins very appealing
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Green peas enhances the appearance and taste of this popular breakfast snack
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
Banana flavoured tea loaf enriched with coconut
The popular snack made protein rich with chickpeas
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
This is a very easy way to make idiyappam – serve it with vegetable stew
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
This is eaten as a breakfast snack in most Kerala homes at least once a week
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
Karage is a deep-fried chicken cooked in the Japanese style and served stuffed in hot dog rolls
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Very popular among the Punjabis, here is how you can make matar paneer healthy
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
This is generally served along with Rajasthani dal and baati
A Sunday special lunch in most Punjabi homes, rajma masala is a comfort food for many
Green peas adds a new dimension to the popular baingan bharata
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These healthy cheelas taste great with the chunky tomato chutney
The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Purple yam has a colour, texture and flavour which is endearing
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
Bananas and whole wheat flour get together to make this healthy cake
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
The combination of apricot stew and vanilla custard is simply wonderful
This shawarma is specially for the vegetarians – as delicious as the chicken ones
Made especially for the vegetarians, these sausages are simply superb
Sweet potato wedges air fried and served with a lovely ruby red dip
This dessert is as delicious as it looks and is rich in necessary nutrients
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Wholesome and delicious, uttappams are a popular South Indian breakfast snack
Upma made with soya chunks – rich in protein and tasty too
Fried icecream? Yes indeed, try this out and you will believe you can fry ice cream
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these vadai are really tasty
Stuffed kofte served in a velvety and flavourful gravy
Oatmeal and plenty of vegetables make this uttappam not only tasty but very nutritious too
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
This quiche is made with egg substitute and black beans
by Chef Shipra Khanna
One bite into these cupcakes will have molten chocolate flowing out - yummy
Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted
Children’s favourite, the grownups too love to munch on them
A classic French snack that can be served at breakfast
Tart is an open pie which can be sweet or savoury and this version is oh so delicious
This delicious parfait will be thoroughly enjoyed by both young and old
Perhaps the most popular of Italian desserts, well loved the world over
by Chef Saransh Goila
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Talk of Thai food and green curry or red curry comes to your mind. So here’s how to make green curry
A healthy snack this – even the weight watchers can enjoy them without feeling guilty
This potato dish is a power house of myriad flaovurs
Burgers get a Thai identity with Thai red curry paste and other Thai ingredients
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
This combination is very tasty and ideal for a Sunday breakfast
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
This is an open pizza popular in the Mediterranean region
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Delicately flavoured sweet corn mixture stuffed into pastry pockets and baked
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
Balchao is one of the most popular dishes from Goa and this one is for vegetarians
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
Large shell pasta stuffed with spinach-cottage cheese mixture and served on bread roundels with tomato sauce
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
Soft pancakes topped with bananas make a wonderful comfort food
Treat your guests with these baked potato jackets oozing with cheese at your next party
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
This recipes proves that eclairs are not so difficult to make so go ahead and treat your family with this delicacy
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Tart shells filled with whipped cream and mixed fruits
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
A delightful coffee flavoured dessert
Ragi flour dough balls stuffed with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and capsicums, baked and served
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food
Pizza tastes just as great whatever the topping be
Perhaps the most popular Chinese dessert, served with some icecream they are simply delicious
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
Cashewnuts add a wonderful flavour and texture to this Chinese delicacy
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
The name says it all – just relish it with tall glass of chilled lemonade
Carrots add not only a lovely colour but also plenty of essential nutrients
Call it khichdi or call it porridge the end result is delicious
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
Begin your day on a healthy note with these delicious and healthy bajra and kaddu ka chakka
This popular Gujarati snack gets additional nutrients with the addition of bottle gourd
These nachos are very healthy made with whole wheat flour and baked
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
A traditional Mexican dish you are sure to enjoy – it is whole some too
Ideal beverage to rejuvenate you on hot summer days
These crisp tacos will be enjoyed not just by kids but adults too
A healthy mix of pineapple, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions that goes so well with nachos
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
A very healthy and delicious dish all the way from Africa – totally satiating
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
The sweet potatoes balance the spiciness of the chicken pieces
Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint
A rich and delicious dish – chicken cooked in Awadhi style, fit for royalty
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
This is the way the Brazilians make muffins – very flavourful
Rich and delicious these rice cutlets are a delight to eat
Spiced lamb mince topped with mashed potatoes and baked
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
A nutritious snack that the Maharashtrian swear by because it is just as tasty too
A healthier option for the traditional hash browns – these have sweet potatoes and vegetables
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
A traditional Burmese dish
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Serve this snack hot for best results – it is absolutely divine
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
Traditional pork from Coorg that is generally served with rice or akki rotti
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Crisp tostadas topped with a spicy salad – absolutely declicious
The contrasting colours of spinach and cottage cheese make this quiche look as good as it tastes
The toasted flavour of desiccated coconut is the main attraction of these cookies
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
Double layered pattice – potato mixture stuffed with fresh coconut mixture, covered with purple yam mixture and deep-fried
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
A traditional Gujarati savoury cake made with rice, lentils and vegetables – wholesome and delicious
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
An ideal recipe for leftover sponge cake – rum gives a real punch and also a delightful flavour
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
Rice, corn and zucchini mixed together to make delicious patties
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
Sweet idlis topped with sweet coconut mixture
This vegetable preparation is full of flavour and taste and goes well with paranthe as well as rice
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Orange flavoured biscuits rolled in chopped almonds and baked
This Middle Eastern style rolls are so delicious that you will want to have them often
A traditional dish that is very popular in most Middle Eastern countries
by Chef Shazia Khan
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
A popular Nepalese breakfast – it is healthy too
A dessert made of meringue shell filled with crème anglaise and fruits – fit for royalty
Doughnut like preparation that is a favourite of the Peruvians
A delightful mixture of fresh fruits and vegetables
A typical Portuguese preparation – the sweet, hot and sour sauce makes it extra special
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
Serve them hot with cups of hot tea and savour with great pleasure
A comfort food especially on a cold wintry night to enjoyed with family sitting around a wood fire
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Pineapple flavoured muffins – yummy yummy
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
The vegetables add on to the nutrients of eggs to make a delicious snack
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Ladyfingers cooked in a flavourful mustard gravy
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
Bursting with flavour and taste this Thai delicacy is now popular the world over
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Spicy and flavourful this potato preparation can be served with kachoris or puris
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Sabudana wada enriched with khoya - delicious
No Holi celebration is complete without thandai
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Sweet potatoes and roasted corn make flavourful companions in these delicious dumplings
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
You can have this chaat any day and not just on your vrat day
A traditional Rajasthani dish which finds an important place in the menu of special occasions
Light as air – this is the speciality of this cake which is served with jam or jelly
Orange flavoured cake – oh so delicious, serve it with cups of hot tea for best result
The combination of red pumpkin fritters and apple sauce is simply divine
Tempered leftover rotis make a tasty snack that can be enjoyed with cups of hot tea
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Tortilla rolls make for easy handling and if they are as delicious as these, its cream on the cake
