by Chef Shazia Khan
Delicious kababs made with kidney beans mixed with some typical Indian masalas
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Laddoos need not be sweet. Try these – they are savoury but very tasty
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Delicious patties made with oats and split green gram
These cutlets make a good starter at any party
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
Corn and spinach is a great combination as this subzi will prove
by Chef Saransh Goila
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
A favourite of the Bengalis, they generally make this snack during special occasions
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
A traditional and popular Bengali dish – potatoes are cooked in a poppy seed based masala
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
We can assure you that no child will resist this delicious dabeli
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
The taste of this crème brulee is further enhanced with strawberries
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Banana flavoured tea loaf enriched with coconut
Green peas enhances the appearance and taste of this popular breakfast snack
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
The popular snack made protein rich with chickpeas
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
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
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
Karage is a deep-fried chicken cooked in the Japanese style and served stuffed in hot dog rolls
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
An ideal snack to be served with cups of hot tea – it is wholesome too
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
Sarson da Saag te Makki de Samose
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These healthy cheelas taste great with the chunky tomato chutney
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Want to serve something special and different at your next party – here is just the recipe for you
An ideal snack for the weight watchers
Include this delightful protein filled starter in your dinner menu and win the hearts of your loved ones. The crushed almond coating makes it crispier.
Sweet potato wedges air fried and served with a lovely ruby red dip
Though burgers are considered junk food, you can make them healthy like in this recipe
Children simply love something which has a fancy shape and these kites will definitely excite them
Every crunchy bite will be so comforting
Cupcakes make ideal tea time snack
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty
Upma made with soya chunks – rich in protein and tasty too
You can also call this snack semiya upma too – serve it at breakfast
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Vermicelli mixed with vegetables and made into idlis
Crisp and delicious, the toppings add useful nutrients to these uttappams
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
This delicate dessert from France looks beautiful and is as tasty
Fresh red chillies, boiled in sugar syrup, add a lovely flavour to this custard and not their spiciness
A hearty vegetable stew from France made with seasonal vegetables
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
A traditional nighttime campfire snack popular all over America and Canada
This Frappuccino gets an Indian touch with masala chai
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
Make this dish and your entire house will be filled with flavours that are just irresistible
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
This potato dish is a power house of myriad flaovurs
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
An integral part of Thai muslim cuisine, massaman curry is extremely flavourful
This Thai sweet dish made with rice and brown sugar will please your palate
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
This combination is very tasty and ideal for a Sunday breakfast
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
Delicately flavoured sweet corn mixture stuffed into pastry pockets and baked
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
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
Balchao is one of the most popular dishes from Goa and this one is for vegetarians
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
Large shell pasta stuffed with spinach-cottage cheese mixture and served on bread roundels with tomato sauce
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Treat your guests with these baked potato jackets oozing with cheese at your next party
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
Make this rich cake during special occasions and treat your loved ones
This delicious chicken dish served with pasta makes a complete meal in itself
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
Soft pancakes topped with bananas make a wonderful comfort food
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
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
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
A delicious dessert made with melon and honey
The whole house gets filled with coffee aroma when you make these
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The coconut crust elevates this coffee mousse to a new level
This layered dessert is a delightful surprise which will please everyone
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
The vegetarians will you bless you for this delicious starter
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Rich cookies with a delicious crunch of toasted almonds - yummilicious
Sichuan peppercorns lend their distinct flavour to this vegetable stir fry
These are all classic Chinese dishes
A delicious way to serve bean curd – it is simply marvellous
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Perhaps the most popular Chinese dessert, served with some icecream they are simply delicious
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Enjoy the mangoes to the fullest and among the many things you can make with the king of fruits is this delicious lassi
Carrots add not only a lovely colour but also plenty of essential nutrients
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
Leftover pavs? Do not despair, top them with a flavourful mushroom mixture and delight your family
Nutrient rich dhoklas made with spinach and fresh fenugreek leaves
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
This dish is quite wholesome – it has vegetables, chicken, rice and aromatics
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
You can also call this a wrap – tortillas wrapped around some simple stuffing and salsa
A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too
They are light as feather but very tasty
These tartlets make a delicious mouthful
A traditional Mexican dish you are sure to enjoy – it is whole some too
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
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
Rich and delicious these rice cutlets are a delight to eat
This is the way the Brazilians make muffins – very flavourful
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
An English baked version of the popular Indian chawal ki kheer
Come Christmas make this roast chicken – your chicken will eat it up in no time
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
Spiced lamb mince topped with mashed potatoes and baked
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
A traditional Burmese dish
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
Serve this snack hot for best results – it is absolutely divine
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
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
The toasted flavour of desiccated coconut is the main attraction of these cookies
The contrasting colours of spinach and cottage cheese make this quiche look as good as it tastes
Crisp tostadas topped with a spicy salad – absolutely declicious
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
A traditional Gujarati savoury cake made with rice, lentils and vegetables – wholesome and delicious
A traditional dish of Greece - capsicums are stuffed with a tasty mixture and baked till soft and golden
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
Double layered pattice – potato mixture stuffed with fresh coconut mixture, covered with purple yam mixture and deep-fried
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
The inviting aromas of orange and lemon zests in this cake is extremely inviting
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
An ideal recipe for leftover sponge cake – rum gives a real punch and also a delightful flavour
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
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
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
This Middle Eastern style rolls are so delicious that you will want to have them often
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
Orange flavoured biscuits rolled in chopped almonds and baked
These biscuits have the flavour and taste of lemon and crunch of walnuts
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
A popular Nepalese breakfast – it is healthy too
A dessert made of meringue shell filled with crème anglaise and fruits – fit for royalty
A delightful mixture of fresh fruits and vegetables
Doughnut like preparation that is a favourite of the Peruvians
A typical Portuguese preparation – the sweet, hot and sour sauce makes it extra special
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
A comfort food especially on a cold wintry night to enjoyed with family sitting around a wood fire
Serve them hot with cups of hot tea and savour with great pleasure
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
A popular Spanish snack – these deep-fried dough strips dusted with cinnamon flavoured sugar is something you would want to eat again and again
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
The vegetables add on to the nutrients of eggs to make a delicious snack
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
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
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Spicy and flavourful this potato preparation can be served with kachoris or puris
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
The combination of red pumpkin fritters and apple sauce is simply divine
Orange flavoured cake – oh so delicious, serve it with cups of hot tea for best result
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
