Recipes By Occasion

A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans

Delicious savoury vegetable muffins

Feeling drained? Take a sip of this drink and feel rejuvenated instantly

Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts

Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time

Serve these waffles hot and watch your kids finish them off in a jiffy

These crepes and creamy and melt in the mouth

Kids may not take to ragi bread but serve them in this way and they will finish them in no time

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

Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt

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

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

One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis

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

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

Nihari is a slow cooked mutton stew that is traditionally cooked through the night and eaten early in the morning mostly during the ramzan

Very refreshing beverage which has the quality to cool you down on swelteringly hot days

Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently

Grilled marinated boneless chicken pieces served with lightly flavoured baked sweet potatoes

Mixed vegetables cooked in South Indian style is full of flavour and taste

It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty

The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways

Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months

Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner

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

Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight

Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients

Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more

Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad

Sweet corn soup made in Indian style

Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas

This poori bhaji is a healthy variant of the popular snack

Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner

Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days

All the health conscious wada pav lovers – breath easy, you have a healthy version coming your way

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

Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier

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

Start your day on a healthy note – serve this delicious lassi at breakfast

Popcorns coated with saffron flavoured jaggery sauce

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

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

These sandwiches look so delicately coloured look very appetizing, that the kids will wallop them in no time

Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried

This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too

A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani

Beautifully presented this tiramisu is just as tasty

Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails

This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake

A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy

This sweet version of golgappe makes an ideal sweet dish at youth party

Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried

A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too

These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter

These delicious patties will go well with cocktails

Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible

Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly

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

Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over

Try these tikkis out, rest assured you will not regret it

These tikkis are not only delicious, they are also a powerhouse of necessary nutrients

A delicious cake made with combining beetroot puree with cocoa powder

Pizza in the shape of a calzone is just as delicious

Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint

These potlis are stuffed with spiced sweet potato mixture and deep-fried

Burger is a favourite of most children, so serve them this healthy version and see them enjoy it as much

A perfect cheese soufflé is light so make sure you follow the instructions word to word

Put leftover chapattis to really good use by making this dish

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

Melt in the mouth flavourful truffles

Simply fantastic is the only way to describe this dessert

Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced

Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing

Pizza tastes just as great whatever the topping be

Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert

The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas

This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold

Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.

Samosa is a deep-fried savoury pastry that has a filling of potatoes and peas.

Every crunchy bite will be so comforting

This concoction has a lot of medicinal value

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

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

Rava Dosa is not just a dish; it's a crispy, flavorful experience that has captured the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts worldwide. Originating from the southern states of India, Rava Dosa is a cherished part of the country's rich culinary heritage. What sets it apart is its unique preparation method and distinctive taste.

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

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

A wonderful comfort food – have it with garlic flavoured bread rolls

These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months

A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish

Basa fillet pieces smoked with apple wood and served with blanched asparagus

Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao

Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates

Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too

In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour

Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits

A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks

These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion

Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time

Pears added to payasam and served with malpua

Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee

This Christmas bake this special cake at home

A delicious mixture of peach juice and chocolate milk

A rich cheese cake made with healthy vegetables

The drinking soda adds a delightful fizz to this cranberry juice mixture

Very refreshing, very nutritious and very tasty too

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

These sandwiches, so delicately coloured, look so very appetizing, that the kids will wallop them in no time

This is an excellent way to make kids eat vegetables

Chicken loving children will simply love this roll

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

Orange flavoured biscuits rolled in chopped almonds and baked

Carrot juice with the flavour of celery and parsley

Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails

Masala tea topped with cream and chocolate sauce and served

One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results

A sweet meringue based cookies enhanced with the addition of desiccated coconut

Very healthy and very tasty, the colour of this juice is also very appetising

Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi

Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh

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

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

Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too

You can have this chaat any day and not just on your vrat day

Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious

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