by Chef Amrita Raichand
Vermicelli pulao made differently and served with crisp puris
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Easy to make and delicious to taste
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A favourite snack made especially during religious fasts
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
These tikkis are very healthy what with spinach, carrot and radish adding plenty of necessary nutrients
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Zara hat ke sabudana khichdi which is very easy on the palate
A favourite of the Bengalis, they generally make this snack during special occasions
A traditional and popular Bengali dish – potatoes are cooked in a poppy seed based masala
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
We can assure you that no child will resist this delicious dabeli
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Great way to ensure that kids eat fenugreek leaves, which we know is very healthy
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
Banana flavoured tea loaf enriched with coconut
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
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
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
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
This is a very easy way to make idiyappam – serve it with vegetable stew
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
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
Very refreshing beverage
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
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
Green peas adds a new dimension to the popular baingan bharata
An ideal snack to be served with cups of hot tea – it is wholesome too
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Sarson da Saag te Makki de Samose
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
The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
Want to serve something special and different at your next party – here is just the recipe for you
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
Purple yam has a colour, texture and flavour which is endearing
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
This delicacy is a visual delight too
Delicious savoury vegetable muffins
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
Give these rolls to your kids in their tiffin boxes and be rest assured that the boxes will come back empty
Upma made with soya chunks – rich in protein and tasty too
A unique way of serving the South Indian speciality - uttappams
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Not many people consume raw papaya, but this curry will make them love it
This Frappuccino gets an Indian touch with masala chai
Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted
These potato wedges can be served as a snack as well as starters with cocktails
One bite into these cupcakes will have molten chocolate flowing out - yummy
A classic soufflé that the French cook with passion and serve with a lot of love
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
Caramel sauce adds a delightful flavour to this pear tart
The classic crème brulee made healthy using low fat yogurt
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
by Chef Saransh Goila
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
Thai red curry paste gives these tikkis the Thai touch
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
You will be pleasantly surprised to realize that pumpkin can be made into a delicious pudding
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
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
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
This combination is very tasty and ideal for a Sunday breakfast
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
Delicately flavoured sweet corn mixture stuffed into pastry pockets and baked
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
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
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
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
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
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
This delicious chicken dish served with pasta makes a complete meal in itself
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
Make this rich cake during special occasions and treat your loved ones
This recipes proves that eclairs are not so difficult to make so go ahead and treat your family with this delicacy
Treat your guests with these baked potato jackets oozing with cheese at your next party
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
A complete meal this, it is a bit laborious but the end result is well worth the effort
These pakode go well with cocktails so do make them for your next party
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Masala tea topped with cream and chocolate sauce and served
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
These crisp onion rings are so delicious and you can keep eating them endlessly
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
Lychees never tasted so great than when coated with chocoalte
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
A delicious way to serve bean curd – it is simply marvellous
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
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Carrots add not only a lovely colour but also plenty of essential nutrients
Begin your day on a healthy note with these delicious and healthy bajra and kaddu ka chakka
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Ideal beverage to cool you down on hot summer days
Leftover pavs? Do not despair, top them with a flavourful mushroom mixture and delight your family
Colourful cornmeal upma – simply delicious
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
A traditional Mexican dish you are sure to enjoy – it is whole some too
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
by Chef Shazia Khan
A very filling and wholesome snack – it has eggs, vegetables, and rotis too
With predominant flavour of orange, this fudge is so delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
These tartlets make a delicious mouthful
A healthy mix of pineapple, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions that goes so well with nachos
A very healthy and delicious dish all the way from Africa – totally satiating
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
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
Both the cheese make mashed potatoes richer and tastier
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
A nutritious snack that the Maharashtrian swear by because it is just as tasty too
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
As the name suggests this is an age old English favourite pudding
Delicious fruit fritters – anytime temptation
Spiced lamb mince topped with mashed potatoes and baked
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
A traditional Burmese dish
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 toasted flavour of desiccated coconut is the main attraction of these cookies
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
Crisp tostadas topped with a spicy salad – absolutely declicious
The contrasting colours of spinach and cottage cheese make this quiche look as good as it tastes
Double layered pattice – potato mixture stuffed with fresh coconut mixture, covered with purple yam mixture and deep-fried
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
The inviting aromas of orange and lemon zests in this cake is extremely inviting
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
Cheese cake made in 3 easy steps – quick and delicious
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
An ideal recipe for leftover sponge cake – rum gives a real punch and also a delightful flavour
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Sweet idlis topped with sweet coconut mixture
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Rice, corn and zucchini mixed together to make delicious patties
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
This vegetable preparation is full of flavour and taste and goes well with paranthe as well as rice
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
This Middle Eastern style rolls are so delicious that you will want to have them often
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
A traditional dish that is very popular in most Middle Eastern countries
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
Orange flavoured biscuits rolled in chopped almonds and baked
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
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
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
A typical Portuguese preparation – the sweet, hot and sour sauce makes it extra special
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 simple raita with garlic flavour
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Pineapple flavoured muffins – yummy yummy
A popular Spanish snack – these deep-fried dough strips dusted with cinnamon flavoured sugar is something you would want to eat again and again
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
The vegetables add on to the nutrients of eggs to make a delicious snack
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
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
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
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
Tempered leftover rotis make a tasty snack that can be enjoyed with cups of hot tea
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Tortilla rolls make for easy handling and if they are as delicious as these, its cream on the cake
