by Chef Shantanu Gupte
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
by Chef Saransh Goila
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Kadhi gets a different flavour and texture with ladyfingers
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Cheeselings replace puffed rice in this bhel which is just as delicious
Ideal dish for the diabetics, others can enjoy it too
Bottle gourd and brown Bengal grams cooked with flavourful masala
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Delicious corn fritters that your kids will finish in no time
Mixed vegetable mixture rolled in chapattis and served
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
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
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
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
A favourite of the Bengalis, they generally make this snack during special occasions
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
A traditional and popular Bengali dish – potatoes are cooked in a poppy seed based masala
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
The taste of this crème brulee is further enhanced with strawberries
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
Try this combination and you will never regret it but will want to have it often
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
The popular snack made protein rich with chickpeas
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
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.
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
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Parippu Pradhaman recipe, Kerala style parippu pradhaman -Jaggery based moong dal payasam cooked in milk.
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
Very refreshing beverage
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
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
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
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
A Sunday special lunch in most Punjabi homes, rajma masala is a comfort food for many
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
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 ka saag, a winter speciality in Punjab, is something the Punjabis savour with makai ki roti
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These healthy cheelas taste great with the chunky tomato chutney
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 crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
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
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
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
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite snack of the Mexicans, they are wholesome and delicious
There is no oil in this recipe so it is ideal for weight watchers
You will simply love these pears and want to have this delicious preparation again and again
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
This pizza is no junk food for its base is made with whole wheat flour
These red velvet savoury cupcakes made tastier with feta cheese topping
The name of these cookies may be monster, but the taste is absolutely delicious
These unusual apple chips taste fantastic with hot chocolate sauce
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
The unusual combination of fresh fenugreek leaves and guavas is very pleasing
Crisp and delicious, the toppings add useful nutrients to these uttappams
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
This dry dish made with beans makes a wonderful side dish
Fried icecream? Yes indeed, try this out and you will believe you can fry ice cream
Oatmeal and plenty of vegetables make this uttappam not only tasty but very nutritious too
This quiche is made with egg substitute and black beans
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Sweet mathris with a delightful crunch of sesame seeds
These potato wedges can be served as a snack as well as starters with cocktails
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
Vol au vent shells filled with a flavourful broccoli mixture
Tart is an open pie which can be sweet or savoury and this version is oh so delicious
Fluffy and light are the highlights of this delicious soufflé
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
This potato dish is a power house of myriad flaovurs
Burgers get a Thai identity with Thai red curry paste and other Thai ingredients
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
The Thai flavours are very prominent in this beautifully cooked vegetables served with a lovely sauce
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
Talk of Thai food and green curry or red curry comes to your mind. So here’s how to make green curry
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
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
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
This combination is very tasty and ideal for a Sunday breakfast
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
This is an open pizza popular in the Mediterranean region
Delicately flavoured sweet corn mixture stuffed into pastry pockets and baked
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
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
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
Large shell pasta stuffed with spinach-cottage cheese mixture and served on bread roundels with tomato sauce
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Tart shells filled with whipped cream and mixed fruits
This recipes proves that eclairs are not so difficult to make so go ahead and treat your family with this delicacy
Fresh strawberries rolled in a dough sheet, sliced, baked and served with custard
Treat your guests with these baked potato jackets oozing with cheese at your next party
Make this rich cake during special occasions and treat your loved ones
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
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 delightful coffee flavoured dessert
A rich dessert made with bananas, brown sugar and dry fruits
The coconut crust elevates this coffee mousse to a new level
Now you can make your favourite pizza at home with this recipe
It does take a little effort to make the gnocchi but the end result is well worth it
Baguette slices topped with apple-onion mixture and Gruyere cheese and baked
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
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
A popular Chinese dessert – the crisp noodles combine well with ice cream to delight your palate
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Cashewnuts add a wonderful flavour and texture to this Chinese delicacy
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
The name says it all – just relish it with tall glass of chilled lemonade
Enjoy the mangoes to the fullest and among the many things you can make with the king of fruits is this delicious lassi
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
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
This dish is quite wholesome – it has vegetables, chicken, rice and aromatics
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
by Chef Shazia Khan
This is a great snack to serve when hunger pangs trouble your kids in between meals
A healthy mix of pineapple, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions that goes so well with nachos
These tartlets make a delicious mouthful
A traditional Mexican dish you are sure to enjoy – it is whole some too
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
These nachos are very healthy made with whole wheat flour and baked
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
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
As the name suggests this is an age old English favourite pudding
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
An English baked version of the popular Indian chawal ki kheer
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
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 traditional Burmese dish
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
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
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
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
Crisp tostadas topped with a spicy salad – absolutely declicious
The inviting aromas of orange and lemon zests in this cake is extremely inviting
Cheese cake made in 3 easy steps – quick and delicious
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
Double layered pattice – potato mixture stuffed with fresh coconut mixture, covered with purple yam mixture and deep-fried
A traditional Gujarati savoury cake made with rice, lentils and vegetables – wholesome and delicious
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
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 Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
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
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
Rice, corn and zucchini mixed together to make delicious patties
Sweet idlis topped with sweet coconut mixture
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
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
This Middle Eastern style rolls are so delicious that you will want to have them often
Orange flavoured biscuits rolled in chopped almonds and baked
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
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
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
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
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
A popular Spanish snack – these deep-fried dough strips dusted with cinnamon flavoured sugar is something you would want to eat again and again
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
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
Ladyfingers cooked in a flavourful mustard gravy
A popular Spanish vegetable dish that can be found on the menu of most restaurants in Spain
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
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
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
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
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
Spicy and flavourful this potato preparation can be served with kachoris or puris
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
