by Chef Shantanu Gupte
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
A popular Spanish vegetable dish that can be found on the menu of most restaurants in Spain
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Chickpeas cooked in Spanish style - goes well with bread to make a wholesome snack
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
A pinch of cinnamon powder adds just the right flavour to this healthy apple drink
by Chef Amrita Raichand
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
A healthier option for the traditional hash browns – these have sweet potatoes and vegetables
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
These waffles are especially for those who do not or cannot have eggs
Besan cheela made more appetizing with some vegetables and masalas
Serve your kids cereal in this way and they will want have it every day
by Chef Ajay Chopra
It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty
A simple and easy to make dish that is so very tasty
by Chef Saransh Goila
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Mixed vegetables cooked in South Indian style is full of flavour and taste
Who says healthy food cannot be tasty, try this out and you will know how tasty it can be
Ginger flavoured cauliflower curry
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
A popular Chinese dessert – the crisp noodles combine well with ice cream to delight your palate
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Serve this tasty combination with paranthas and enjoy the feast
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
This pizza will disprove those who believe that pizza is a junk food
A popular Nepalese breakfast – it is healthy too
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
Popcorns coated with saffron flavoured jaggery sauce
by Chef Shipra Khanna
This delicious roll is easy that even kids can make them and enjoy them
Popcorns tossed in caramel sauce and then in hazelnuts – kids will simply wallop these
These macaroni balls make an exciting snack for the little ones
These sandwiches look so delicately coloured look very appetizing, that the kids will wallop them in no time
An anytime snack that is so tasty that you will want to have them again and again
A colourful and healthy way to start your day with
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Caramel sauce adds a delightful flavour to this pear tart
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
Chapattis make delicious nachos – serve them salsa and sour cream and watch your loved ones enjoy them
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
The sweet potatoes balance the spiciness of the chicken pieces
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
Tangy and a little spicy this beverage is just too good
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
Heart shaped cookies with jam centres – kids will gobble them up in no time
People have become very health conscious so serve this sandwich which is healthy as well as tasty
One bite into these cupcakes will have molten chocolate flowing out - yummy
An ideal snack to be served with cups of hot tea – it is wholesome too
The not so popular lauki gets a delicious make over when cooked this way
This dry fruit treat is absolutely delicious and a power house of nutrients
Enriched with dried fruits this puffed rice bar is crunchy and flavourful
Put leftover chapattis to really good use by making this dish
A traditional Burmese dish
You need to create some magic in order to keep your children’s interest in eating alive and here is one of them
The distinct flavour of peanuts is very pleasant
Flavourful potato patties served topped with spicy corn kernels
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
by Chef Shazia Khan
Suji halwa mixed with pineapple and banana and rolled in rotis
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
A nice way to please the kids especially during vacations
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An ideal way to make kids eat bitter gourd, a very healthy vegetable which not many kids are willing to have
A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep
Every crunchy bite will be so comforting
This is a great snack to serve when hunger pangs trouble your kids in between meals
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
A complete meal this, it is a bit laborious but the end result is well worth the effort
A refreshing beverage
This delicious parfait will be thoroughly enjoyed by both young and old
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Bursting with flavour and taste this Thai delicacy is now popular the world over
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Tempered vermicelli replaces mutton mince in this vegetarian shepherd’s pie
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Sweet potatoes and sabudana cooked with milk, jaggery and coconut milk to make a delicious kheer
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
One look at these pops and the kids will be impatient to eat them
A tasty cookie that will satisfy your hunger in between meals
Chicken loving children will simply love this roll
If you have some leftover fried rice and vegetable Manchurian balls put them to good use – roll them in rotis and serve
Highly nutritious fenugreek leaves, carrots and French beans makes this deep-fried a bit healthy
Nuts add their nutrients to these delicious rolls
A popular Gujarati street food that draws people like bees to honey
These crisp tacos will be enjoyed not just by kids but adults too
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Any time snack – flavourful and piquant corn on the cob can be enjoyed especially during monsoon
This sweet dish, popular in North India, is generally enjoyed during cold winter days
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
Beetroot tikkis – a nice looking tikki that is so tasty
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Strawberry flavoured yogurt baked and served chilled
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
Crisp and flavourful this anytime snack is that will satisfy any palate
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
You can have this chaat any day and not just on your vrat day