by Chef Shipra Khanna
An ideal way to make kids eat bitter gourd, a very healthy vegetable which not many kids are willing to have
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
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
This delicious roll is easy that even kids can make them and enjoy them
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These cutlets make a good starter at any party
Bursting with flavour this mixed vegetable curry is fit for a nawab
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Butter chicken gets a new identity with these wraps
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
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
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
by Chef Saransh Goila
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
A traditional and popular Bengali dish – potatoes are cooked in a poppy seed based masala
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
The popular Italian dessert gets pineapple flavour in this recipe
Try this combination and you will never regret it but will want to have it often
We can assure you that no child will resist this delicious dabeli
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
The popular snack made protein rich with chickpeas
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
Banana flavoured tea loaf enriched with coconut
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.
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
This is eaten as a breakfast snack in most Kerala homes at least once a week
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
Karage is a deep-fried chicken cooked in the Japanese style and served stuffed in hot dog rolls
Very refreshing beverage
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
Green peas adds a new dimension to the popular baingan bharata
The rich butter chicken made healthy
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
An ideal snack to be served with cups of hot tea – it is wholesome too
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
The North Indians love turnips and cook it in different ways
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.
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
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Want to serve something special and different at your next party – here is just the recipe for you
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
A very tasty pumpkin and gram curry that can be best enjoyed with rotis or parathas
Chicken cooked with mushrooms, green peas and capsicum and stuffed into a fish shaped pie
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids
Oh yes, you can have sweet risotto too – it is incredibly delicious
Ideal for the weight watchers, it is not only low calorie but also very nutritious
These pizzas have a base made of cauliflower
Bananas and whole wheat flour get together to make this healthy cake
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
This dry dish made with beans makes a wonderful side dish
This unusual combination of keema matar and idiappam will satiate you completely
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
Vermicelli mixed with vegetables and made into idlis
Fish cooked with raw mango, rolled in rotis and served with a salad
Idlis stuffed with a spicy mixed vegetable mixture, steamed and then deep fried
The subtle taste and flavour of lemon makes this cheesecake absolutely appealing
Carrots cooked with moong dal to make a delicious side dish
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
A classic soufflé that the French cook with passion and serve with a lot of love
Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake
Sweet mathris with a delightful crunch of sesame seeds
Vol au vent shells filled with a flavourful broccoli mixture
This quiche is made with egg substitute and black beans
These profiteroles stuffed with pasta and cheese sauce make a delicious snack
Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
An integral part of Thai muslim cuisine, massaman curry is extremely flavourful
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
This Thai sweet dish made with rice and brown sugar will please your palate
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
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
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
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
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
This is an open pizza popular in the Mediterranean region
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
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
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
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
Tart shells filled with whipped cream and mixed fruits
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
Make this rich cake during special occasions and treat your loved ones
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
This delicious chicken dish served with pasta makes a complete meal in itself
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
A classic Italian dish where vegetables are cut like spaghetti
Slices of aubergine stacked alternately with mozzarella and tomato slices and baked
Now you can make your favourite pizza at home with this recipe
An anytime snack, it is a very satisfying comfort food
Italian style baked savoury gujiyas
The vegetarians will you bless you for this delicious starter
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Baguette slices topped with apple-onion mixture and Gruyere cheese and baked
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
Sichuan peppercorns lend their distinct flavour to this vegetable stir fry
A delicious way to serve bean curd – it is simply marvellous
Very popular among lovers of vegetarian Chinese food, this dish is an absolute winner
Rich cookies with a delicious crunch of toasted almonds - yummilicious
A semi-dry, sweet and spicy vegetables – a Chinese speciality
Enjoy the mangoes to the fullest and among the many things you can make with the king of fruits is this delicious lassi
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
This dish is quite wholesome – it has vegetables, chicken, rice and aromatics
Call it khichdi or call it porridge the end result is delicious
Ideal beverage to cool you down on hot summer days
Carrots add not only a lovely colour but also plenty of essential nutrients
This popular Gujarati snack gets additional nutrients with the addition of bottle gourd
A traditional Mexican dish you are sure to enjoy – it is whole some too
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
These tartlets make a delicious mouthful
A healthy mix of pineapple, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions that goes so well with nachos
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
A popular Mexican snack that is just as healthy as it is tasty
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
Rich and delicious these rice cutlets are a delight to eat
This is the way the Brazilians make muffins – very flavourful
Come Christmas make this roast chicken – your chicken will eat it up in no time
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
Delicious fruit fritters – anytime temptation
As the name suggests this is an age old English favourite pudding
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
A healthier option for the traditional hash browns – these have sweet potatoes and vegetables
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
Spiced lamb mince topped with mashed potatoes and baked
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
A traditional Burmese dish
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
A delicious Burmese style starter – dried peas boiled, mixed with gram flour and some aromatics and deep-fried
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
Crisp tostadas topped with a spicy salad – absolutely declicious
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 lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
The inviting aromas of orange and lemon zests in this cake is extremely inviting
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
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
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
Cheese cake made in 3 easy steps – quick and delicious
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
An ideal recipe for leftover sponge cake – rum gives a real punch and also a delightful flavour
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
Sweet idlis topped with sweet coconut mixture
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
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
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
These biscuits have the flavour and taste of lemon and crunch of walnuts
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
A traditional dish that is very popular in most Middle Eastern countries
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
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
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
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
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
A winter speciality – you will find this delicacy in every Punjabi home during the cold winter months
A popular Spanish snack – these deep-fried dough strips dusted with cinnamon flavoured sugar is something you would want to eat again and again
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
The vegetables add on to the nutrients of eggs to make a delicious snack
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
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
Even the peel of watermelon can be turned into a tasty dish
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
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
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
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
