by Chef Shantanu Gupte
The sweetness of carrots tones down the slight bitterness of fenugreek leaves
by Chef Saransh Goila
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Serve these muffins at breakfast and see the bright smiles on the loved ones faces
by Chef Amrita Raichand
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Prawns and jackfruit seeds cooked together with masalas and then coarsely ground
A traditional and popular Bengali dish – potatoes are cooked in a poppy seed based masala
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
We can assure you that no child will resist this delicious dabeli
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
The sweet and spicy combination makes these pineapple flavoured muffins very appealing
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Banana flavoured tea loaf enriched with coconut
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
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
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
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
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
Karage is a deep-fried chicken cooked in the Japanese style and served stuffed in hot dog rolls
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
Very refreshing beverage
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
A Sunday special lunch in most Punjabi homes, rajma masala is a comfort food for many
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
The rich butter chicken made healthy
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Green peas adds a new dimension to the popular baingan bharata
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These healthy cheelas taste great with the chunky tomato chutney
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Purple yam has a colour, texture and flavour which is endearing
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
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
A nice way to please the kids especially during vacations
Any time snack – flavourful and piquant corn on the cob can be enjoyed especially during monsoon
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Give these rolls to your kids in their tiffin boxes and be rest assured that the boxes will come back empty
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
by Chef Shazia Khan
Brown sugar coated banana slices caramelized, rolled in rotis and served
White chocolates filled with jam
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
Wholesome and delicious, uttappams are a popular South Indian breakfast snack
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
Most of us are well acquainted with falafels, so now try these stuffed ones – just delicious
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these vadai are really tasty
You can also call this snack semiya upma too – serve it at breakfast
Indian style pudding – absolutely delicious and rich – fit for royalty
Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners
Basil flavoured ice cream gets a spicy zing – unusual but delicious
Fluffy and light are the highlights of this delicious soufflé
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
Eat this gulab jamuns and you are sure to become crazy
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
This Thai sweet dish made with rice and brown sugar will please your palate
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
This potato dish is a power house of myriad flaovurs
You will be pleasantly surprised to realize that pumpkin can be made into a delicious pudding
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
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
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
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
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
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Large shell pasta stuffed with spinach-cottage cheese mixture and served on bread roundels with tomato sauce
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
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
Treat your guests with these baked potato jackets oozing with cheese at your next party
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
Soft pancakes topped with bananas make a wonderful comfort food
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
Fresh strawberries rolled in a dough sheet, sliced, baked and served with custard
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
It is creamy, it is full of flavour and it is totally rejuvenating
These open sandwiches are very flavourful and delicious
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food
Pita breads form the base in these delicious pizzas topped with fruits instead of vegetables
Try these sandwiches, you will not regret
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
Lychees never tasted so great than when coated with chocoalte
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Very popular among lovers of vegetarian Chinese food, this dish is an absolute winner
These are all classic Chinese dishes
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
While making this dish, ensure that the vegetables are not overcooked
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
This popular Gujarati snack gets additional nutrients with the addition of bottle gourd
Colourful cornmeal upma – simply delicious
Leftover pavs? Do not despair, top them with a flavourful mushroom mixture and delight your family
Begin your day on a healthy note with these delicious and healthy bajra and kaddu ka chakka
This dish is quite wholesome – it has vegetables, chicken, rice and aromatics
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
A delightful dessert, it will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Spicy and oozing with Mexican flavours, this chicken dish is simply lip smacking
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
These crisp tacos will be enjoyed not just by kids but adults too
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
The combination of chicken mince balls, Mexican rice and nachos make a complete meal
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
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
Both the cheese make mashed potatoes richer and tastier
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
Come Christmas make this roast chicken – your chicken will eat it up in no time
A nutritious snack that the Maharashtrian swear by because it is just as tasty too
A traditional Burmese dish
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
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
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
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
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
Crisp tostadas topped with a spicy salad – absolutely declicious
The toasted flavour of desiccated coconut is the main attraction of these cookies
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
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
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
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
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
This vegetable preparation is full of flavour and taste and goes well with paranthe as well as rice
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Orange flavoured biscuits rolled in chopped almonds and baked
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
This Middle Eastern style rolls are so delicious that you will want to have them often
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
These biscuits have the flavour and taste of lemon and crunch of walnuts
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
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
Doughnut like preparation that is a favourite of the Peruvians
A delightful mixture of fresh fruits and vegetables
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
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
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 vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
A popular Spanish vegetable dish that can be found on the menu of most restaurants in Spain
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
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
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
Spicy and flavourful this potato preparation can be served with kachoris or puris
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
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
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
