by Chef Rakesh Sethi
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Hard boiled eggs covered with a spicy chicken mixture and crumb fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
by Chef Saransh Goila
The sweet potatoes balance the spiciness of the chicken pieces
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A classic soufflé that the French cook with passion and serve with a lot of love
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Some idlis stuffed with pear and tomato mixture and some idlis deep fried and made into sandwiches
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
Semolina and vegetable mixture spread on bread slices and toasted
Heart shaped cookies with jam centres – kids will gobble them up in no time
The toasted flavour of desiccated coconut is the main attraction of these cookies
Tempered leftover rotis make a tasty snack that can be enjoyed with cups of hot tea
These potato wedges can be served as a snack as well as starters with cocktails
Tempered vermicelli replaces mutton mince in this vegetarian shepherd’s pie
This vegetarian bhurji is made with cauliflower and cottage cheese
by Chef Ajay Chopra
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chicken breasts poached in flavoured water and served with spiced pumpkin mash
A traditional Mexican dish you are sure to enjoy – it is whole some too
A lovely, tasty and healthy fish dish
These are all classic Chinese dishes
Gulab jamuns add an Indian touch to this wonderful crème brulee
This delicate dessert from France looks beautiful and is as tasty
by Chef Shazia Khan
Cheese cake set in shot glasses
Fresh strawberries rolled in a dough sheet, sliced, baked and served with custard
This dry fruit treat is absolutely delicious and a power house of nutrients
Dark chocolate and orange make a fantastic combination in this cake
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
With refreshing flavour of lemons, this cheesecake is a connoisseur’s delight
Delicious chocolate made more inviting for the kids with colourful gems
Oats add fibre whereas strawberries and nuts add plenty of minerals and vitamins
A remedy for a lot of lifestyle ailments
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
Mushroom soup served with milk and cream foam
Cinnamon and coffee marry well in this delicious beverage
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Honey makes these katlis healthier
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
