| Recipes By Occasion

Breakfast

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Zaffrani Carrot Smoothie

by Chef Shazia Khan

Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health

Oatmeal & Strawberry Anytime Smoothie

by Chef Madhu Sneha

Like the name suggests you can enjoy this smoothie anytime but it is ideal for breakfast

Methi Aloo Parantha

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty

Spiced Cocoa Coffee

by Chef Jasmine Dsouza

Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss

Sprout Chila

by Chef Amrita Raichand

These chilas are very rich in proteins

Haldi Neem Buttermilk

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health

Apple Jam

by Chef Amrita Raichand

All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts

Spinach & Cottage Cheese Sandwich

by Chef Madhu Sneha

The combination of spinach and cottage cheese is as attractive as it is tasty

Daily Cooking

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Spanish Style Chickpeas

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

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

Trevati daal

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

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

Pitachi Mirchi

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

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

Tumbet

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

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

Spanish Potato and Peas Salad

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

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

Tamata Ghatia nu Shaak

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis

Jaisalmeri Chane

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt

Lunch

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Gujarati Kadhi

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently

Karela Dahi wala

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

Cooked this way most of the bitterness of the bitter gourds will disappear

Pindi Chana

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

A close cousin to cholay, pindi chana is a dry dish made with chickpeas

Matar ki Tahiri

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh

Chana Spinach Rice

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy

Aloo Baingan

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

These two vegetables complement each other well in this tasty dish

Sesame Noodles with Peanut Sauce

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce

Egg and Bread Pudding

by Chef Amrita Raichand

A super tasty bread pudding that the kids will eat gladly

Dinner

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Soup in a Bread Bowl

by Chef Shailendra Kekade

Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy

Roasted Corn and Cheese Soup

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty

Cremdurai

by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI

A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup

French Onion Soup

by Chef Amrita Raichand

The classic French onion soup, full of flavour

Healthy Vegetable Stew

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

There is no oil in this recipe so it is ideal for weight watchers

Poached Chicken Breast with Pumpkin Mash

by Chef Vicky Ratnani

Chicken breasts poached in flavoured water and served with spiced pumpkin mash

Gazpacho Style Shrimp Salad

by Chef Shailendra Kekade

Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious

Corn Salad

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner

Healthy Recipes

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Malai Kofta

by Chef Saransh Goila

Enjoy this much loved rich dish in its healthy avatar

Gajar ka Halwa

by Chef Saransh Goila

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

Malai Lassi

by Chef Saransh Goila

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

Chicken Burger

by Chef Saransh Goila

The weight watchers can enjoy these burgers without any guilt for they are quite healthy

Tibetan Thukpa

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

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

Poori Bhaji

by Chef Saransh Goila

This poori bhaji is a healthy variant of the popular snack

Chilli Bean Salad

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself

Pizza

by Chef Saransh Goila

This pizza will disprove those who believe that pizza is a junk food

Kids Recipes

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Dry Fruit Roll

by Chef Shipra Khanna

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

Macaroni Balls

by Chef Shipra Khanna

These macaroni balls make an exciting snack for the little ones

Caramel Hazelnut Popcorns

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

Popcorns tossed in caramel sauce and then in hazelnuts – kids will simply wallop these

Saffron JaggerySnack Popcorn

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

Popcorns coated with saffron flavoured jaggery sauce

Pinwheel Sandwich

by Chef Shipra Khanna

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

Party Special

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Cabbage Papaya Tikki

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

If the tikkis are delicious and also nutritious at the same time, what more can you want

Eggplant Parsley Dip

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley

Chin Hin Sour Soup

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing

Apple and Orange Crumble

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II.

Hara Bhara Kebab

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties

Virgin Caprioska

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly

Chicken Mozza Rolls

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Chicken supreme rolls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pan cooked

Easy Cheese Cake

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

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

Cocktail Party

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Spicy Alert

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Tangy and a little spicy this beverage is just too good

Duet Tango

Here the duet is between khus syrup and kokam syrup accompanied by apple and drinking soda

Pasta Fritters

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy

Chinese Wontons with Spinach and Tofu stuffing

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt

Poha Cutlet

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible

Stuffed Jalapenos with Peanuts

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

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

Corn Cheese Balls

This delicious starter is well liked by children and adults alike

Toad in the Hole

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Crisply sautéed chicken sausages and onions, enveloped in a flavourful flour batter and baked to perfection

Tea Party

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Nannari Cooler

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments

Cauliflower Pizza

by Chef Vicky Ratnani

These pizzas have a base made of cauliflower

Cake Burfi

by Chef Saransh Goila

Make good use of leftover cake, turn them into laddoos

Olive & Sumak Manakeesh

by Chef Ajay Chopra

This is an open pizza popular in the Mediterranean region

Chocolate Doughnuts

by Chef Shipra Khanna

These doughnuts are children’s delight which even adults enjoy

Brazilian Rice Cutlets with Lime Dipping Sauce

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

Rich and delicious these rice cutlets are a delight to eat

Carrot Cake

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Cake with the unique flavour and crunch of carrot

Kathi Rolls

by Chef Amrita Raichand

These rolls have both the goodness of various vegetables and taste

Tiffin box

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Chapatti Noodles

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Put leftover chapattis to really good use by making this dish

Dry Fruit Bar

by Chef Shipra Khanna

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

Birthday Party

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Peanut Butter Cookies

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

The distinct flavour of peanuts is very pleasant

Rajma Kebab

by Chef Shazia Khan

Delicious kababs made with kidney beans mixed with some typical Indian masalas

Apple Cake

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love

Sarson da Saag te Makki de Samose

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Sarson da Saag te Makki de Samose

Flavoured Chocolates

by Chef Shipra Khanna

Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners

Bunny Cupcakes

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids

Lemon Drizzle Cake

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake

Pear and Kiwi Custard

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids

Anytime

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Bitter Gourd (karela) Chips

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

Rava Dosa Test Demo1

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

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.

Hot Chocolate

by Chef Amrita Raichand

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

Nutty Dark Chocolate

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Every crunchy bite will be so comforting

Nachos with Sasla

by Chef Shazia Khan

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

Til Oil Application

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

This concoction has a lot of medicinal value

Punjabi Samosa

by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor

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

Cake

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

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

Family Get Together

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Bread and butter Pudding

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Baked bread and butter pudding – quick to make and tasty too

Low Calorie Dal Tadka

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful

Mexican Fried Ice Cream

by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI

Fried icecream? Yes indeed, try this out and you will believe you can fry ice cream

Honey Oat Protein Smoothie

This smoothie has the goodness of a number of fruits

Coconut Lemongrass Soup

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass

Black Rice Khichdi with Watermelon Salsa

by Chef Vicky Ratnani

The colour may put you off but once you taste it you will simply enjoy it

Medfouna Berber Pizza

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style

Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style

Festive

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Moru Kalan

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala

Apple Halwa

by Chef Amrita Raichand

We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again

Gur aur Til ka Gajak

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet

Orange Sandesh

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them

Pear Payasam with Malpua

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Pears added to payasam and served with malpua

Jaipuri Mewa Pulao

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits

Chicken Farcha

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks

Christmas Cake

by Chef Amrita Raichand

This Christmas bake this special cake at home

After School

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Grilled Semolina with Mushroom

by Chef Shazia Khan

This is an extremely tasty snack that no child or adult will be able to resist

Fried Rice Roll

by Chef Shazia Khan

If you have some leftover fried rice and vegetable Manchurian balls put them to good use – roll them in rotis and serve

Roti Papad Churros

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Deep fried rotis and papads mixed with some masalas make a wonderful snack

Cheesy Rolls

by Chef Shipra Khanna

Give these rolls to your kids in their tiffin boxes and be rest assured that the boxes will come back empty

Chicken Rolls

by Chef Shipra Khanna

Chicken loving children will simply love this roll

Fruit Pita Pizza

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Pita breads form the base in these delicious pizzas topped with fruits instead of vegetables

Double Decker Sandwich

by Chef Amrita Raichand

Best way to attract children to eat something healthy is to present it to them attractively like this sandwich

Berry Melon Twist

by Chef Amrita Raichand

During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink

Before Bath

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Herbal Face Mask

by Chef Shantanu Gupte

An excellent ayurvedic face mask

Monsoon

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American Corn on the Cob

by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

Any time snack – flavourful and piquant corn on the cob can be enjoyed especially during monsoon

Tea Time

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Handvo

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

A traditional Gujarati savoury cake made with rice, lentils and vegetables – wholesome and delicious

Sable

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Butter cookies all the way from France to titillate your taste buds

Green Tea and Almond Smoothie

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

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

Pineapple Panna Cotta

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

The popular Italian dessert gets pineapple flavour in this recipe

Apple Scones

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

A plate full of warm apple scones served with cups of hot tea – absolute heaven

Anar Slush

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Fresh pomegranate juice frozen and served

Virgin Cider Mojito

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice

Green Tomato Chutney with Deep Fried Cajun Onions

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney

Festival

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Pinni

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

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

Dry Fruit Laddoos

by Chef Shipra Khanna

You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up

Thandai

by Chef Rakesh Sethi

No Holi celebration is complete without thandai

Badam ka Halwa

by Chef Shipra Khanna

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

Kaju Pista Rolls

by Chef Shipra Khanna

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

Badam ki Phirni

by Chef Shipra Khanna

Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious

Seb aur Shakarkandi Chaat

by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI

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

Khoya Layered Barfi

by Chef Shipra Khanna

Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi