by Chef Rakesh Sethi
The combination of ginger, carrot and pineapple makes for a healthy and tasty drink
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
The smoky flavour of baingan bharta is the biggest plus point of this popular dish
by Chef Shazia Khan
The crunch of potatoes and sesame seeds are the star attraction of these delicious rolls
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
This is a Spanish snack – dough roundels sandwiched with a flavourful filling and baked
Oats makes the popular chocolate chip cookies healthier
People who don’t like ladyfingers will be won over with this dish
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
French toasts with added taste of peanut butter and strawberry jam
A favourite of the Bengalis, they generally make this snack during special occasions
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
by Chef Saransh Goila
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
by Chef Amrita Raichand
We can assure you that no child will resist this delicious dabeli
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Great way to ensure that kids eat fenugreek leaves, which we know is very healthy
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
The popular Italian dessert gets pineapple flavour in this recipe
by Chef Ajay Chopra
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
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
The popular snack made protein rich with chickpeas
Green peas enhances the appearance and taste of this popular breakfast snack
Banana flavoured tea loaf enriched with coconut
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
This is eaten as a breakfast snack in most Kerala homes at least once a week
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
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
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
Very refreshing beverage
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
An ideal snack to be served with cups of hot tea – it is wholesome too
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
A Sunday special lunch in most Punjabi homes, rajma masala is a comfort food for many
Green peas adds a new dimension to the popular baingan bharata
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways
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
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
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
Purple yam has a colour, texture and flavour which is endearing
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
Crisp ghughras stuffed with a sweet dry fruit mixture
Molten chocolate seeping out of the cake is a sight to behold and taste to enjoy
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
Popcorns tossed in caramel sauce and then in hazelnuts – kids will simply wallop these
Tri-coloured fruit beverage – tasty and nutritious
Delicious chocolate made more inviting for the kids with colourful gems
by Chef Madhu Sneha
The combination of spinach and cottage cheese is as attractive as it is tasty
You can also call this snack semiya upma too – serve it at breakfast
Stuffed kofte served in a velvety and flavourful gravy
Fish cooked with raw mango, rolled in rotis and served with a salad
This snack is made in South Indian homes for breakfast very often
Crisp and delicious, the toppings add useful nutrients to these uttappams
Fried icecream? Yes indeed, try this out and you will believe you can fry ice cream
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
A classic soufflé that the French cook with passion and serve with a lot of love
Basil flavoured ice cream gets a spicy zing – unusual but delicious
Sweet mathris with a delightful crunch of sesame seeds
A hearty vegetable stew from France made with seasonal vegetables
Very refreshing have this during the hot summer days and feel rejuvenated
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
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
The Thai flavours are very prominent in this beautifully cooked vegetables served with a lovely sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Thai red curry paste gives these tikkis the Thai touch
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
This combination is very tasty and ideal for a Sunday breakfast
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
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
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Balchao is one of the most popular dishes from Goa and this one is for vegetarians
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
Large shell pasta stuffed with spinach-cottage cheese mixture and served on bread roundels with tomato sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
Make this rich cake during special occasions and treat your loved ones
This delicious chicken dish served with pasta makes a complete meal in itself
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
This recipes proves that eclairs are not so difficult to make so go ahead and treat your family with this delicacy
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
A rich dessert made with bananas, brown sugar and dry fruits
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Excellent breakfast dish – frittata made more nutritious with spinach and mushrooms
Now you can make your favourite pizza at home with this recipe
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
Ragi flour dough balls stuffed with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and capsicums, baked and served
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
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
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
While making this dish, ensure that the vegetables are not overcooked
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
A popular Chinese dessert – the crisp noodles combine well with ice cream to delight your palate
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
A semi-dry, sweet and spicy vegetables – a Chinese speciality
Ideal beverage to cool you down on hot summer days
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Nutrient rich dhoklas made with spinach and fresh fenugreek leaves
Colourful cornmeal upma – simply delicious
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
Leftover pavs? Do not despair, top them with a flavourful mushroom mixture and delight your family
Ideal beverage to rejuvenate you on hot summer days
Spicy and oozing with Mexican flavours, this chicken dish is simply lip smacking
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
This is a great snack to serve when hunger pangs trouble your kids in between meals
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too
Tacos stuffed with lettuce, sautéed marinated prawns and pear salsa
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
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
This is the way the Brazilians make muffins – very flavourful
Rich and delicious these rice cutlets are a delight to eat
Come Christmas make this roast chicken – your chicken will eat it up in no time
Delicious fruit fritters – anytime temptation
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
Spiced lamb mince topped with mashed potatoes and baked
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
Rich with proteins these paranthas can be enjoyed by those who are lactose intolerant
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
A traditional Burmese dish
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
Serve this snack hot for best results – it is absolutely divine
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 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
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
Cheese cake made in 3 easy steps – quick and delicious
A traditional dish of Greece - capsicums are stuffed with a tasty mixture and baked till soft and golden
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
A traditional Gujarati savoury cake made with rice, lentils and vegetables – wholesome and delicious
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
An ideal recipe for leftover sponge cake – rum gives a real punch and also a delightful flavour
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Rice, corn and zucchini mixed together to make delicious patties
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
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
These biscuits have the flavour and taste of lemon and crunch of walnuts
This Middle Eastern style rolls are so delicious that you will want to have them often
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
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 popular Spanish snack – these deep-fried dough strips dusted with cinnamon flavoured sugar is something you would want to eat again and again
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
A popular Spanish vegetable dish that can be found on the menu of most restaurants in Spain
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Pineapple flavoured muffins – yummy yummy
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
Bursting with flavour and taste this Thai delicacy is now popular the world over
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
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
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
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
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
You can have this chaat any day and not just on your vrat day
Light as air – this is the speciality of this cake which is served with jam or jelly
Orange flavoured cake – oh so delicious, serve it with cups of hot tea for best result
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
