Sushi is an exotic dish of Japanese origin. It is made of a special type of rice, which is cooked and flavoured with a vinegar-based dressing, before being layered with a sushi sheet and other ingredients. Vegetarian versions include vegetables or tropical fruits. In this exciting sushi, the rice is ....

Sometimes simplicity is a virtue in even exotic dishes! Here is a simple but elegant Cucumber Sushi, which tastes great with traditional Oriental sauces and pickled ginger. Sticky rice is cooked and coated with a vinegar dressing, layered with lemon-tinged cucumber strips, and rolled up into a sushi ....

These scrumptious bhajiyas are made in a unique way by batter-coating and frying potato slices sandwiched with garlic chutney. This gives you an ideal combination of crunch and finger-licking flavour in one handy snack. Make sure you boil the potato slices with salt so that they don’t taste bl ....

You would have tried bhajiyas with all kinds of veggies ranging from onions to raw bananas, and you might even have tried making it with ripe yellow bananas. But, have you ever had a taste of Aam ke Pakode or Mango Bhajiyas? Well, this delightful seasonal treat is a must-try. Choose ripe and s ....

These Gooey Chocolate Muffins are more than what you would expect of a chocolate muffin... they are not only chocolaty but gooey too, oozing chocolate with every bite! Eggless chocolate-flavoured muffins are stuffed with chocolate chips before baking. The heat melts the chocolate chips to fill ....

Here is a drink that makes chocolate lovers and coffee lovers agree upon at least one thing! With the rich and intense flavours of cocoa and coffee, aesthetically laced with cinnamon and nutmeg, the Chocolate Cinnamon Coffee is a soul-stirring drink that you will really enjoy. Each sip of this ....

Its summers!!! And summers calls for a drink with some crushed ice. This recipe is not only something new and different but also healthy. It will leave you refreshed and wanting for more!!!

Lemon and khus are both summer buddies! These flavours tend to provide a sense of relief from the heat, rebooting our sapped cells to face the rest of the day. Here, we bring together lemon juice and khus syrup with two more of your summer favourites – ice-cream and soda, to make a refreshing Khus L ....

We make Dal Vadas regularly at home. One day I planned to make Rajma vadas, and it turned out to be a very tasty and healthy food for my family. I gave it a Chinese twist and everyone just loved my new innovation.

Guacamole Onion Rings is a snack-lover’s dream come true! Onion rings with a guacamole filling are coated in batter, rolled in bread crumbs and deep-fried till fabulously crisp. Guacamole is a famous Mexican dip made of avocado and other lip-smacking ingredients ....

A level beyond the ordinary, this Rajma Mayonnaise is an innovative dip made by blending cooked rajma with spices, vinegar and oil. A mixture of milk and cornflour is used to balance the flavours and thicken the blend into a luscious paste that can be served as a dip with chips or used as a spread f ....

What a scrumptious treat to serve with tea or soup! Stuffed Mushroom Buns is a Chinese favourite that involves baking regular bun dough stuffed with a tangy and spicy mixture of mushrooms, onions, green chillies, tomato ketchup and other ingredients. The outcome is a wonderfully soft bun with ....

Mexican Cutlets, these cutlets can be served as an evening snack or as a party starter.

Aloo Chatpata, a very famous street chaat of Calcutta! The tangy and spicy taste and the crunchiness onions, cucumber, peanuts and coconut all come together and the result is always addictive!

This wonderful fresh pea bruschetta type topping with mint, basil, cheese, garlic and pepper and goes wonderfully with crackers or naan bread.

Fresh Peas Crispy Pakoda - A quick and easy to prepare. All ingredients are easily available at home. All will love this. You can add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic if you desire.

When you are in the mood for something more aesthetic and delicately flavoured than common Jam Pinwheels , try this brilliant creation! A buttery cinnamon tinged cream fills these soft bread pinwheels, which get even better upon baking. The aromas and flavours of va ....

Here is a quick and easy Oriental starter , which can also double up as an off-beat tea-time snack! Readymade tarts are packed with a tongue-tickling and luscious mix of cream-style c ....

This traditional kebab made with green chana, spinach, mint, coriander, green chillies and lemon juice is a quick and tasty starter that is loved by everyone.

Coleslaw is a traditional Dutch salad, prepared using shredded cabbage in a vinegar-based dressing. Modern versions are made of mixed veggies, held together by mayonnaise. Here is a delicious sandwich, packed with scrumptious coleslaw salad. Cheese slices and some extra mayonnaise on the ....

Broccoli and potato are different in every way, from the flavour and appearance to the texture. Interestingly, the two combine very well to make a scrumptious starter. The two veggies are perked up with soy sauce, ginger, garlic and other typical, readily-available oriental ingredients, batter c ....

Oh-so-yummy describes these dainty Mini Cheese and Dill Sandwiches best. The creaminess brought about by soft butter and cheese is beautifully complemented by the fresh aroma and flavour of chopped dill. Indeed, this starter cum snack is a delight to behold and bite into. These mini sandwiches l ....

Mushroom and Tomato Snack, a treat for all mushroom lovers! Slices of whole wheat bread topped with a succulent mushroom stir-fry with onions and tomatoes, and spiced up with red chilli flakes. . . What more can one ask for! Oregano imparts an Italian touch to this snack, which has been sautéed in a ....

Cheese Crackers, these melt in mouth crackers are full of taste and cheesy. You can store and enjoy anytime , are also good to make and store and serve when unexpected guests arrive.