by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Hard boiled eggs covered with a spicy chicken mixture and crumb fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Flavourful potato patties served topped with spicy corn kernels
Wheat bran mixed with gram flour, paneer, potatoes and spinach to make delicious cutlets
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
This chawal ki kheer is sweetened with ripe banana and jaggery – very healthy
Delicious corn fritters that your kids will finish in no time
Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
A favourite of the Bengalis, they generally make this snack during special occasions
Prawns and jackfruit seeds cooked together with masalas and then coarsely ground
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
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
French toasts with added taste of peanut butter and strawberry jam
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
The sweet and spicy combination makes these pineapple flavoured muffins very appealing
Cabbage and carrots cooked together with minimum masalas to a tasty finish
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
We can assure you that no child will resist this delicious dabeli
The taste of this crème brulee is further enhanced with strawberries
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
The popular snack made protein rich with chickpeas
Karanjis are usually deep fried but you can make them healthier by baking them
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
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.
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 must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This is eaten as a breakfast snack in most Kerala homes at least once a week
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
The various vegetables make this bhel nutrient rich
Make this this Independence day – the kids will be thrilled
Karage is a deep-fried chicken cooked in the Japanese style and served stuffed in hot dog rolls
The ever popular Mumbai street food bhel gets a Chinese avatar
Healthier version of Manchurian dishes – it has soya nuggets
A popular Chinese dessert made with flat noodles – here samosa patti has replaced noodles
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Very refreshing beverage
Punjabis love paneer in practically any form – so here’s a sandwich stuffed with masaledar paneer
Sarson da Saag te Makki de Samose
by Chef Saransh Goila
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
The popular butter chicken made healthier – try it out and you will never regret enjoying it
Very popular among the Punjabis, here is how you can make matar paneer healthy
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
Green peas adds a new dimension to the popular baingan bharata
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.
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
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
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
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Maple syrup and pumpkin puree add a new angle to the ever popular French toast
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Sago gives a delightful crunch to this dosa – very enjoyable
Egg benedict with a twist – it is just as tasty
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
A healthy smoothie which is so delicious that you will want to have it again and again
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
Cupcakes make ideal tea time snack
Fish cooked with raw mango, rolled in rotis and served with a salad
Mixed vegetables cooked in a flavourful gravy in South Indian style
This unusual combination of keema matar and idiappam will satiate you completely
The unusual combination of fresh fenugreek leaves and guavas is very pleasing
Vermicelli mixed with vegetables and made into idlis
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Upma made with soya chunks – rich in protein and tasty too
Idlis stuffed with a spicy mixed vegetable mixture, steamed and then deep fried
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
As the cake is getting cooked the whole a delicate lemony aroma will waft all over the house
These doughnuts are children’s delight which even adults enjoy
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
A hearty vegetable stew from France made with seasonal vegetables
Eat this gulab jamuns and you are sure to become crazy
This delicate dessert from France looks beautiful and is as tasty
Cocoa, rum, raisins and walnuts make merry in this delicious cake
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
This potato dish is a power house of myriad flaovurs
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
You will be pleasantly surprised to realize that pumpkin can be made into a delicious pudding
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
This combination is very tasty and ideal for a Sunday breakfast
A Hyderabadi speciality – it is served with Hyderabadi biryani
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
A popular Hyderabadi dish made healthy
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
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
A popular Goan dish with a slight twist
Balchao is one of the most popular dishes from Goa and this one is for vegetarians
One of the most popular dishes from Goa - chicken vindaloo
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
This tangy dish makes an excellent starter
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Large shell pasta stuffed with spinach-cottage cheese mixture and served on bread roundels with tomato sauce
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
These open sandwiches are simply delicious with zucchini adding a special flavour
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
Soft pancakes topped with bananas make a wonderful comfort food
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
Make this rich cake during special occasions and treat your loved ones
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
Crisp and delicious tomato and chilli jam sandwiches
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
One of the most favourite Italian dishes
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
A delightful coffee flavoured dessert
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
Cashewnuts add a wonderful flavour and texture to this Chinese delicacy
While making this dish, ensure that the vegetables are not overcooked
A delicious way to serve bean curd – it is simply marvellous
These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Very popular among lovers of vegetarian Chinese food, this dish is an absolute winner
Colourful cornmeal upma – simply delicious
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
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
The name says it all – just relish it with tall glass of chilled lemonade
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Enjoy the mangoes to the fullest and among the many things you can make with the king of fruits is this delicious lassi
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
These crisp tacos will be enjoyed not just by kids but adults too
by Chef Shazia Khan
A very filling and wholesome snack – it has eggs, vegetables, and rotis too
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
As the name suggests this is an age old English favourite pudding
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
A classic British dessert – very easy to make and simply delicious
Spiced lamb mince topped with mashed potatoes and baked
An English baked version of the popular Indian chawal ki kheer
If this pudding looks great its taste is greater
Oozing with cheese these potatoes are irresistible
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
A traditional Burmese dish
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
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
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
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
The contrasting colours of spinach and cottage cheese make this quiche look as good as it tastes
Crisp tostadas topped with a spicy salad – absolutely declicious
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
Cheesecakes come in various flavours and this one will be particularly appreciated by coffee lovers
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried
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
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
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
This vegetable preparation is full of flavour and taste and goes well with paranthe as well as rice
Sweet idlis topped with sweet coconut mixture
Rice, corn and zucchini mixed together to make delicious patties
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
A baked aubergine dish made the Lebanese way
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This hummus looks red but it is not spicy at all and just right for the kids
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
This Middle Eastern style rolls are so delicious that you will want to have them often
Fermented batter deep fried and soaked in honey syrup – a lovely sweet dish
A traditional dish that is very popular in most Middle Eastern countries
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
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
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
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 vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
A popular Spanish snack – these deep-fried dough strips dusted with cinnamon flavoured sugar is something you would want to eat again and again
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
Pineapple flavoured muffins – yummy yummy
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
A popular Spanish vegetable dish that can be found on the menu of most restaurants in Spain
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
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
Bursting with flavour and taste this Thai delicacy is now popular the world over
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
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
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
Light as air – this is the speciality of this cake which is served with jam or jelly
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
Tempered leftover rotis make a tasty snack that can be enjoyed with cups of hot tea
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
Tortilla rolls make for easy handling and if they are as delicious as these, its cream on the cake
