by Chef Shantanu Gupte
People who don’t like ladyfingers will be won over with this dish
Bursting with flavour this mixed vegetable curry is fit for a nawab
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
Kadhi gets a different flavour and texture with ladyfingers
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
A popular Gujarati street food that draws people like bees to honey
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
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
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This smoothie is berry berry delicious and refreshing
by Chef Saransh Goila
A popular Bengali dish – prawns cooked with bottle gourd
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
Whenever you have leftover rotis, make this dish and serve your loved ones – they will ask for more
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
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
We can assure you that no child will resist this delicious dabeli
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Green peas enhances the appearance and taste of this popular breakfast snack
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.
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
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
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
This is a very easy way to make idiyappam – serve it with vegetable stew
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
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
Kerala style chicken curry – full of flavour
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
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
Very refreshing beverage
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Green peas adds a new dimension to the popular baingan bharata
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
An ideal snack to be served with cups of hot tea – it is wholesome too
Sarson da Saag te Makki de Samose
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
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
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
Want to serve something special and different at your next party – here is just the recipe for you
Purple yam has a colour, texture and flavour which is endearing
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Banana milk shake gets a twist with chocolate cream biscuits, ice cream and cocoa powder
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Black forest, a favourite of many, served to you in miniature form
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
Omelette made healthier with spinach is absolutely delicious
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Sago gives a delightful crunch to this dosa – very enjoyable
Deep fried rotis and papads mixed with some masalas make a wonderful snack
This snack is made in South Indian homes for breakfast very often
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Most of us are well acquainted with falafels, so now try these stuffed ones – just delicious
Upma is a popular South Indian breakfast snack which is made tangy with tomato
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
Fried icecream? Yes indeed, try this out and you will believe you can fry ice cream
Oatmeal and plenty of vegetables make this uttappam not only tasty but very nutritious too
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Enriched with dried fruits this puffed rice bar is crunchy and flavourful
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
These potato wedges can be served as a snack as well as starters with cocktails
A classic soufflé that the French cook with passion and serve with a lot of love
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
A traditional nighttime campfire snack popular all over America and Canada
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
Made during most festivals, these rolls can be enjoyed at other occasions too
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
Make this dish and your entire house will be filled with flavours that are just irresistible
Thai red curry paste gives these tikkis the Thai touch
You will be pleasantly surprised to realize that pumpkin can be made into a delicious pudding
Burgers get a Thai identity with Thai red curry paste and other Thai ingredients
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
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
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
Balchao is one of the most popular dishes from Goa and this one is for vegetarians
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Chicken breasts cooked with edamame in oriental style
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Large shell pasta stuffed with spinach-cottage cheese mixture and served on bread roundels with tomato sauce
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
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
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
This recipes proves that eclairs are not so difficult to make so go ahead and treat your family with this delicacy
Soft pancakes topped with bananas make a wonderful comfort food
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
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
These are almond biscuits are oblong shaped and crunchy and often eaten dipped in a drink
These delicious patties will go well with cocktails
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Masala tea topped with cream and chocolate sauce and served
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
Rice balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese cubes and deep fried – totally delectable
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
Rich cookies with a delicious crunch of toasted almonds - yummilicious
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Very popular among lovers of vegetarian Chinese food, this dish is an absolute winner
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Cashewnuts add a wonderful flavour and texture to this Chinese delicacy
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Ideal beverage to cool you down on hot summer days
Begin your day on a healthy note with these delicious and healthy bajra and kaddu ka chakka
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
The name says it all – just relish it with tall glass of chilled lemonade
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
Enjoy the mangoes to the fullest and among the many things you can make with the king of fruits is this delicious lassi
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
Leftover pavs? Do not despair, top them with a flavourful mushroom mixture and delight your family
by Chef Shazia Khan
A very filling and wholesome snack – it has eggs, vegetables, and rotis too
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
This makes an excellent snack and very healthy too
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
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
This is the way the Brazilians make muffins – very flavourful
Rich and delicious these rice cutlets are a delight to eat
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
Both the cheese make mashed potatoes richer and tastier
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
A traditional Burmese dish
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 delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
Serve this snack hot for best results – it is absolutely divine
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
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
The toasted flavour of desiccated coconut is the main attraction of these cookies
Cheese cake made in 3 easy steps – quick and delicious
Double layered pattice – potato mixture stuffed with fresh coconut mixture, covered with purple yam mixture and deep-fried
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
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
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
A traditional Gujarati savoury cake made with rice, lentils and vegetables – wholesome and delicious
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
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
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
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
Sweet idlis topped with sweet coconut mixture
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
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
These biscuits have the flavour and taste of lemon and crunch of walnuts
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style
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
This deliciously sweet and flavourful hot salad is an absolute delight
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
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
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
A popular Spanish snack – these deep-fried dough strips dusted with cinnamon flavoured sugar is something you would want to eat again and again
Simple yet absolutely delicious – the different flavours merge well in this dish
A winter speciality – you will find this delicacy in every Punjabi home during the cold winter months
Chickpeas cooked in Spanish style - goes well with bread to make a wholesome snack
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
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
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
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
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
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
Brown Rice Phirni is a thick, creamy rice pudding.
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
Orange flavoured cake – oh so delicious, serve it with cups of hot tea for best result
The combination of red pumpkin fritters and apple sauce is simply divine
Light as air – this is the speciality of this cake which is served with jam or jelly
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
