Occasion recipes

What a dynamic, punchy flavour this salad has! Indeed, with the vibrant flavours of miscellaneous fruits and vegetables and the tingling taste of a minty dressing, this salad is an exciting treat for the palate. A dash of honey gives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Salad in Mint Dressing a pleas ....

Grilling is an awesome method to make tasty snacks! It is easy and quick to cook using a griller, yet you get a special taste and attractive appearance. Moreover, it is very non-messy, so you can even make the grilled snacks while you are attending to guests or chatting with friends. The Gri ....

Grilled eggplant combines an interesting texture with a creamy taste, which makes it an amazing treat to the palate. In this exotic dish, we have grilled the eggplant with a drizzle of sesame oil, and then tossed strips of the grilled eggplant with an awesomely snazzy dressing that combines toas ....

ribbon sev | ribbon pakoda | ribbon murukku | ola pakoda | ottu pakoda in south india | with 19 amazing images. ribbon sev, also known ....

An inseparable part of Lebanese cuisine, tahini basically means a paste of roasted sesame seeds. The paste is widely used to make salad dressings, dips and sauces. In the given recipe it is combined with curds which results in a unique bitter-sour dip.

Poha Phirni, poha is a rich source of iron as the rice is beaten in an iron mortar-pestle. Besides adding a colourful touch to this unusual phirni, fruits like apples and bananas also provide vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Soba noodles is a kind of Japanese noodles made from buckwheat flour, like spaghetti. We have used this delightful ingredient along with yummy sprouts and crunchy veggies to make a super tasty salad. The Soba Noodles Salad is kind of saucy, with a base of coconut milk. Strong shades of garlic, g ....

Makhana is a wonderful ingredient, much loved by youngsters and elders alike. Its dainty appearance and unique texture makes it appealing to even kids. Khoya Makhana is an exotic preparation of makhana, with the captivating flavour of ghee. The makhanas are deep-fried in ghee and cooked in a r ....

Lentil and vegetable broth is the ideal way to start a hearty meal; alternatively it's so jam-packed with the goodness of vegetables that it could even serve as a whole meal by itself! Also try other satiating one dish meals like Burmese Khowsuey and

Relish the lovable gooeyness of cheese and the joyous crunch of corn in these scrumptious Corn and Cheese Quesadillas. This is amongst the most popular Mexican foods across the globe, and since it is made using common and much-liked ....

For all my jain friends out there...

Crisp outside and soft inside, these Paneer Koftas have the distinct flavour of grated ginger and the crunch of cashew nuts, which impart a richness that perfectly matches the gravy that dresses these koftas. The gravy features a mix of dairy products like milk, cream and curds, which are tinged ....

Chila is a sumptuous pancake made with flours or lentils. There are quick and elaborate versions, light and heavy ones, which can be served for Breakfast or even brunch. In this creation, wholesome moong dal chilas are stuffed with a perfectly spiced potat ....

This recipe shows you how to make a tangy variant of hummus that combines chick peas with sun-dried tomatoes, curds and other flavour enhancing ingredients. This unusual hummus tastes fabulous with crispy, deep-fried pita bread strips. Serve the Pita Sticks with Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus as a

The Anjeer Barfi has everything that a mithai ideally should have – rich mouth-feel, lingering flavour and enticing aroma! The best part, however, is that, it is very easy to make. Provided you have a few hours on hand to let the mithai set, this one is a no-brainer. Proper proportions of anje ....

There is a lot of fun and fizz in this exciting glassful! Lychee squash, soda and strawberry syrup come together with lots of ice to give your palate a treat that combines all-time favourite flavours. Blobs of muskmelon float in this drink, making it look and taste more attractive. Make sure the ....

Melt-in-the-mouth buttery biscuits made of a unique blend of plain flour and cornflour are sandwiched with tongue-tickling raspberry jam to make everybody’s favourite Jam Biscuits. The sight of the fruit jam peeping out of a hole in the biscuits adds to the visual appeal of these biscuits maki ....

Pesto is a world-renowned Italian spread made of walnuts and basil. It is a versatile ingredient, which can be used in many ways – ranging from dip and sauce to salad dressing and pizza topping. This pizza benefits from the pesto, which gives it a luscious mouth-feel and amazingly vibrant taste. ....

When you are game for a tangy blast, go for this peppy Mango, Apple and Kiwi Drink. A beautiful melange of flavours, textures and colours makes this a really vibrant and tasty drink. The flavour and mouth-feel is very balanced, and the drink is very rejuvenating when enjoyed chilled. It is also ....

This recipe is a mouth-watering preparation of kand and potatoes in a base of curds, thickened with rajgira flour. The Aloo and Kand Rasawali Shaak gets its finger-licking flavour and appetizing aroma from green chilli paste and a tempering of cumin seeds. The best part is that you can have this ....

Dahi bhalla or dahi vada? by whatever name you call it, this dish is as popular in the north as in the west. In the north of india, it is served without the khajur imli ki chutney while in the western parts of india, this dish has the added sweet and sour flavours od khajur ki chutney and is called ....

Fried Moong Dal is a savoury snack that is popular all over India. This crispy namkeen is made by deep-frying soaked moong dal and seasoning it with salt. Although it sounds so simple, it has an awesome flavour that makes you want more! Make sure you remove the moong dal from the oil when it’s c ....

Who doesn’t like roasted makhanas? Here, we have enhanced this nice and poppy snack by roasting it in olive oil. Kids will love the peppy flavours of the mixed herbs and chilli flakes, which give the makhanas a nice and exotic touch. Make a whole batch of Herbed Makhanas and store it in an air-tigh ....

This indigenous burger-like snack is the quickest and tastiest meal you can have in Mumbai – any time you are hungry, even in the middle of the night! Succulent and spicy potato vadas are sandwiched between fresh pav bread along with dry garlic chutney, to make a delicious snack that tickles the ....