Recipes By Occasion

If you have leftover rotis and chilli paneer, just roll them up together and enjoy them with your kids

Vermicelli pulao made differently and served with crisp puris

Italian style omelette made nutritious with zucchini

Use it as a bread spread – its yummy

High in protein, these cheelas are a delight to make and serve

It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating

These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health

Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer

Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious

A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients

A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often

Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt

Chickpeas cooked in Spanish style - goes well with bread to make a wholesome snack

One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis

A popular Spanish vegetable dish that can be found on the menu of most restaurants in Spain

Cooked this way makes the bitter gourds lot less bitter and absolutely tasty

One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi

Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking

Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat

This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour

A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal

Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture

Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy

These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious

Very refreshing snack – serve the kids when they get back from school hungry

Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty

It does take a little effort to make the gnocchi but the end result is well worth it

Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best

Tuna steaks cooked with simple ingredients tastes just too tasty

Grilled eggplant slices stuffed with vegetables and dried fruits, rolled and served

Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist

A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days

The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people

Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable

This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too

Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier

Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself

Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner

The weight watchers can enjoy these burgers without any guilt for they are quite healthy

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

Popcorns coated with saffron flavoured jaggery sauce

This delicious roll is easy that even kids can make them and enjoy them

Molten chocolate seeping out of the cake is a sight to behold and taste to enjoy

Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried

Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried

Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake

When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over

A soothing soup – ideal for the summer

Caramel sauce adds a delightful flavour to this pear tart

Tacos stuffed with lettuce, sautéed marinated prawns and pear salsa

Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer

Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack

Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over

Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney

These paneer topped fingers make excellent starters

Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters

Chapattis make delicious nachos – serve them salsa and sour cream and watch your loved ones enjoy them

Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails

These cookie sandwiches doubly enriched – creamy cookies sandwiched with buttery filling

The mixed dals make this tikki protein rich

Sweet mathris with a delightful crunch of sesame seeds

Dark chocolate and orange make a fantastic combination in this cake

Butter chicken gets a new identity with these wraps

Great way to feed oats to the kids – they will simply love these cookies

Marie biscuits get a makeover with a covering of chocolate and nuts

Cottage cheese cubes dipped in flavourful batter, rolled in cornflakes and deep-fried

Enriched with dried fruits this puffed rice bar is crunchy and flavourful

Put leftover chapattis to really good use by making this dish

This firni made with paneer is velvety and delicious

This Indo-Chinese combination will win everyone’s palate and heart

Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners

Crisply fried chicken fingers served with honey mustard sauce is something to look forward too

Wholesome and extremely tasty these sandwiches will satisfy your kids’ after school hunger pangs

These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet

Cottage cheese and vegetables marinated and grilled

Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love

This is a great snack to serve when hunger pangs trouble your kids in between meals

This concoction has a lot of medicinal value

A cup full of this just before going to bed will give your child sound sleep

Every crunchy bite will be so comforting

An ideal way to make kids eat bitter gourd, a very healthy vegetable which not many kids are willing to have

Honey gives a wonderful texture and flavour to this kiwi ice cream

These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves

Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas

These koftas are not deep-fried so they are quite healthy

Sweet potatoes and roasted corn make flavourful companions in these delicious dumplings

Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling

Carrots cooked with moong dal to make a delicious side dish

This cooked salad is very refreshing

A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals

Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style

Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this

Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable

The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful

Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits

In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour

Sweet potatoes and sabudana cooked with milk, jaggery and coconut milk to make a delicious kheer

Deep fried rotis and papads mixed with some masalas make a wonderful snack

This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids

Pita breads form the base in these delicious pizzas topped with fruits instead of vegetables

When you are short of time and your kids are hungry, just roll up these chilas and watch them enjoy them

Cupcakes always excite the little ones and when they are topped with jam their excitement is doubled

Mushrooms are an important part of vegetarian pizzas

The crunch of potatoes and sesame seeds are the star attraction of these delicious rolls

An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food

An excellent ayurvedic face mask

Any time snack – flavourful and piquant corn on the cob can be enjoyed especially during monsoon

Onion stuffed with a flavourful filling, topped with cheese and bake

These pakode go well with cocktails so do make them for your next party

Luscious cake with wonderful coffee flavour

The combination of pineapple and cottage cheese in this tikka is delicious

A cup of this iced coffee is sure to soothe you on a hot summer day

Bananas and whole wheat flour get together to make this healthy cake

Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field

This wonderful beverage is especially for those who do not take alcohol

Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage

No Holi celebration is complete without thandai

Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious

Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too

A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan

Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style

A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days

You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up