by Chef Amrita Raichand
These chilas are very rich in proteins
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
These delicate kebabs are very tasty
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Even those who do not like eating green peas will enjoy these pooris
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Soya chunks increase the nutrient content of these delicious savoury gujiyas
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
A popular Swiss breakfast snack
When unexpected guests drop in serve them this uttappams – they are wholesome and delicious
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted
A traditional and popular Bengali dish – potatoes are cooked in a poppy seed based masala
by Chef Saransh Goila
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
French toasts with added taste of peanut butter and strawberry jam
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
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
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
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
We can assure you that no child will resist this delicious dabeli
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
The popular Italian dessert gets pineapple flavour in this recipe
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Great way to ensure that kids eat fenugreek leaves, which we know is very healthy
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
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
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
Green peas enhances the appearance and taste of this popular breakfast snack
Banana flavoured tea loaf enriched with coconut
Sabudana Thalipeeth apart is its unique texture – it's simultaneously crispy on the outside and delightfully soft on the inside. The earthy aroma of roasted peanuts and the gentle heat of green chilies and cumin seeds infuse every bite with a burst of flavors.
This is a very easy way to make idiyappam – serve it with vegetable stew
This is eaten as a breakfast snack in most Kerala homes at least once a week
Parippu Pradhaman recipe, Kerala style parippu pradhaman -Jaggery based moong dal payasam cooked in milk.
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
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
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
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
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
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
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
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
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These healthy cheelas taste great with the chunky tomato chutney
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
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
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
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
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Cupcakes always excite the little ones and when they are topped with jam their excitement is doubled
Children simply love something which has a fancy shape and these kites will definitely excite them
A healthy way to enjoy nachos with a tasty nutritious topping
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
Best way to attract children to eat something healthy is to present it to them attractively like this sandwich
This dessert looks as delicious as it looks lovely
The most popular Gujarati snack now enjoyed all over India and outside it too
Macaroni adds an Italian angle to these delicious kachoris
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these vadai are really tasty
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Stuffed kofte served in a velvety and flavourful gravy
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
The unusual combination of fresh fenugreek leaves and guavas is very pleasing
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
A traditional nighttime campfire snack popular all over America and Canada
This delicious parfait will be thoroughly enjoyed by both young and old
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
This sandwich oozing with cheese with ham adding its own flavour is absolutely irresistible
This delicate dessert from France looks beautiful and is as tasty
Children’s favourite, the grownups too love to munch on them
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
An integral part of Thai muslim cuisine, massaman curry is extremely flavourful
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
Make this dish and your entire house will be filled with flavours that are just irresistible
A wonderful comfort food – have it with garlic flavoured bread rolls
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
A healthy snack this – even the weight watchers can enjoy them without feeling guilty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
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
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
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
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Balchao is one of the most popular dishes from Goa and this one is for vegetarians
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut 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
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
Tart shells filled with whipped cream and mixed fruits
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
Soft pancakes topped with bananas make a wonderful comfort food
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
Treat your guests with these baked potato jackets oozing with cheese at your next party
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Love pretzels? Follow this recipe and make them at home and enjoy with your loved ones
These crisp onion rings are so delicious and you can keep eating them endlessly
Pizza tastes just as great whatever the topping be
These delicious patties will go well with cocktails
Pizza in the shape of a calzone is just as delicious
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
These are almond biscuits are oblong shaped and crunchy and often eaten dipped in a drink
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Perhaps the most popular Chinese dessert, served with some icecream they are simply delicious
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
Rich cookies with a delicious crunch of toasted almonds - yummilicious
Sichuan peppercorns lend their distinct flavour to this vegetable stir fry
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Call it khichdi or call it porridge the end result is delicious
This popular Gujarati snack gets additional nutrients with the addition of bottle gourd
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
This dish is quite wholesome – it has vegetables, chicken, rice and aromatics
Enjoy the mangoes to the fullest and among the many things you can make with the king of fruits is this delicious lassi
Begin your day on a healthy note with these delicious and healthy bajra and kaddu ka chakka
Carrots add not only a lovely colour but also plenty of essential nutrients
Colourful cornmeal upma – simply delicious
The combination of chicken mince balls, Mexican rice and nachos make a complete meal
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
With predominant flavour of orange, this fudge is so delicious that you would want to have it again and again
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
A comfort food at its best – spinach adds to its nutrients
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
These tartlets make a delicious mouthful
A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
A very healthy and delicious dish all the way from Africa – totally satiating
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
A healthier option for the traditional hash browns – these have sweet potatoes and vegetables
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
Both the cheese make mashed potatoes richer and tastier
Delicious fruit fritters – anytime temptation
Come Christmas make this roast chicken – your chicken will eat it up in no time
An English baked version of the popular Indian chawal ki kheer
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
A traditional Burmese dish
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
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
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
The toasted flavour of desiccated coconut is the main attraction of these cookies
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
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
The inviting aromas of orange and lemon zests in this cake is extremely inviting
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
Cheese cake made in 3 easy steps – quick and delicious
An ideal recipe for leftover sponge cake – rum gives a real punch and also a delightful flavour
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
This vegetable preparation is full of flavour and taste and goes well with paranthe as well as rice
Sweet idlis topped with sweet coconut mixture
Rice, corn and zucchini mixed together to make delicious patties
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
by Chef Shazia Khan
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
This Middle Eastern style rolls are so delicious that you will want to have them often
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Orange flavoured biscuits rolled in chopped almonds and baked
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
These biscuits have the flavour and taste of lemon and crunch of walnuts
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
Pineapple flavoured muffins – yummy yummy
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
A winter speciality – you will find this delicacy in every Punjabi home during the cold winter months
The vegetables add on to the nutrients of eggs to make a delicious snack
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
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
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
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
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Sabudana wada enriched with khoya - delicious
No Holi celebration is complete without thandai
Brown Rice Phirni is a thick, creamy rice pudding.
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
A traditional Rajasthani dish which finds an important place in the menu of special occasions
Orange flavoured cake – oh so delicious, serve it with cups of hot tea for best result
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
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Tempered leftover rotis make a tasty snack that can be enjoyed with cups of hot tea
Tortilla rolls make for easy handling and if they are as delicious as these, its cream on the cake
