by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Both these are very healthy snacks that can be served together or separately
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
Yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this potato dish
by Chef Saransh Goila
This poori bhaji is a healthy variant of the popular snack
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
A favourite of the Bengalis, they generally make this snack during special occasions
Zara hat ke sabudana khichdi which is very easy on the palate
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
A traditional and popular Bengali dish – potatoes are cooked in a poppy seed based masala
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
The rich and intense flavours of a Biryani is what draws most people to it besides the tempting appearance and the appetising aroma of the splendid spices used
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
Try this combination and you will never regret it but will want to have it often
Green peas enhances the appearance and taste of this popular breakfast snack
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
The popular snack made protein rich with chickpeas
Sabudana Thalipeeth apart is its unique texture – it's simultaneously crispy on the outside and delightfully soft on the inside. The earthy aroma of roasted peanuts and the gentle heat of green chilies and cumin seeds infuse every bite with a burst of flavors.
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
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
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
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
Parippu Pradhaman recipe, Kerala style parippu pradhaman -Jaggery based moong dal payasam cooked in milk.
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
Karage is a deep-fried chicken cooked in the Japanese style and served stuffed in hot dog rolls
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
Very refreshing beverage
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
The popular Punjabi dish palak paneer made this way is both healthy and delicious
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
Sarson da Saag te Makki de Samose
An ideal snack to be served with cups of hot tea – it is wholesome too
Very popular among the Punjabis, here is how you can make matar paneer healthy
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
This is generally served along with Rajasthani dal and baati
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These healthy cheelas taste great with the chunky tomato chutney
The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
Purple yam has a colour, texture and flavour which is endearing
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
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
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
Oats porridge made creamier and more nutrient rich with eggs
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
Treat your kids to this delicious drink - it is both tasty and healthy
by Chef Madhu Sneha
This granola bar has everything to power you with energy and vitality to see you through a day of hard work
Baked bananas served with butterscotch sauce
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
Yummy is the only way to describe these puffs
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty
Stuffed kofte served in a velvety and flavourful gravy
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
Fresh red chillies, boiled in sugar syrup, add a lovely flavour to this custard and not their spiciness
Vol au vent shells filled with a flavourful broccoli mixture
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake
This delicate dessert from France looks beautiful and is as tasty
Very refreshing have this during the hot summer days and feel rejuvenated
The classic crème brulee made healthy using low fat yogurt
Basil flavoured ice cream gets a spicy zing – unusual but delicious
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
Burgers get a Thai identity with Thai red curry paste and other Thai ingredients
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
Thai red curry paste gives these tikkis the Thai touch
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
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
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
This combination is very tasty and ideal for a Sunday breakfast
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
This is an open pizza popular in the Mediterranean region
Delicately flavoured sweet corn mixture stuffed into pastry pockets and baked
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
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
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
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
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
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
Fresh strawberries rolled in a dough sheet, sliced, baked and served with custard
This recipes proves that eclairs are not so difficult to make so go ahead and treat your family with this delicacy
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
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
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Simply fantastic is the only way to describe this dessert
Calzone is a traditional Italian snack and here it is made with multigrain flour to make it more nutritious
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
Slices of aubergine stacked alternately with mozzarella and tomato slices and baked
Perfect way to start any day with
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Sichuan peppercorns lend their distinct flavour to this vegetable stir fry
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
While making this dish, ensure that the vegetables are not overcooked
These are all classic Chinese dishes
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Very popular among lovers of vegetarian Chinese food, this dish is an absolute winner
Carrots add not only a lovely colour but also plenty of essential nutrients
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
Call it khichdi or call it porridge the end result is 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
Enjoy the mangoes to the fullest and among the many things you can make with the king of fruits is this delicious lassi
These crisp tacos will be enjoyed not just by kids but adults too
Spicy and oozing with Mexican flavours, this chicken dish is simply lip smacking
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Spicy cheese biscuits, ideally served with hot tea or coffee
The combination of chicken mince balls, Mexican rice and nachos make a complete meal
Tacos stuffed with lettuce, sautéed marinated prawns and pear salsa
by Chef Shazia Khan
A very filling and wholesome snack – it has eggs, vegetables, and rotis too
Ideal beverage to rejuvenate you on hot summer days
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
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
As the name suggests this is an age old English favourite pudding
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
Spiced lamb mince topped with mashed potatoes and baked
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
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
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
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
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
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
The inviting aromas of orange and lemon zests in this cake is extremely inviting
An ideal recipe for leftover sponge cake – rum gives a real punch and also a delightful flavour
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
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
Rice, corn and zucchini mixed together to make delicious patties
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Sweet idlis topped with sweet coconut mixture
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
Orange flavoured biscuits rolled in chopped almonds and baked
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
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as 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
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 simple raita with garlic flavour
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
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
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
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
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
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
Brown Rice Phirni is a thick, creamy rice pudding.
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
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
Orange flavoured cake – oh so delicious, serve it with cups of hot tea for best result
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
