Occasion recipes

We know it is natural to associate only potatoes with the word ‘Fries’ but here, in a little experiment, we discovered that sweet potatoes make great Fries too! Sweet potato fingers are deep-fried and then tossed with a dash of spice powders to get a perfectly crisp sweet-and-spicy snack. It ....

gathiya nu shaak recipe | Kathiyawadi Gathiya Nu Shaak | Gujarati gathiya sabji | with 29 amazing images. gathiya nu shaak gets ready in a jiffy and is ideal for those days when you need to ....

In this fantabulous Mexican recipe, whole wheat tortillas get a double flavour boost – from the multi-textured refried beans stuffing, as well as from the tangy green tomato salsa. The salsa is a real tongue-tickler, with spring onions, spice powders and other flavour enhancers like coriander an ....

corn cheese balls wrap recipe | Mexican wrap | cheese corn balls wrap | Indian corn cheese ball roll | with 60 amazing images. corn cheese balls wrap recipe |

A cheese and corn topping that goes just as well with jacket potatoes as it does with bread. This serves as an interesting tea-time snack, and could also serve as a wholesome supper if served with soup and salad.

An Indonesian rice preparation that will make your heart race! Indeed, this delightful recipe is packed with a brilliant blend of flavours and textures, which makes it very, very impressive. From spring onions and carrots to beans and cabbage, the Nasi Goreng has a range of veggies, not to forget ....

Olives and jalapeno may not be the typical ingredients you would think of adding to an uttapa, but the outcome is wonderful! While you would normally add ingredients like olive, jalapeno and sun-dried tomato to pizzas and pastas, here we have perked up scrumptious mini uttapas with these ingredi ....

A very exciting pudding with a creamy texture and chunky bits of fresh fruits too. A combination of fresh cream and orange jelly gives this pudding a unique texture that is both wobbly and creamy, but what makes it all the more exciting is the amount of pineapple and orange chunks contained in i ....

Rich and easy are terms that are not easily associated together, but you will be surprised to find that this recipe is absolutely fuss-free yet fascinatingly rich! This creamy and nutty ladoo, made with mawa, paneer, dry fruits and nuts is very easy to make and involves no cooking. It is more of ....

The Mughals are known for their love of all things delicious and fragrant. Thus flowers hold a special place in Mughlai cooking. The rose with its lovely fragrance and delicious subtle flavours is their first choice. The ever-popular Falooda that is available today at every restaurant just down ....

An absolutely creamy, heavenly, melt-in-the-mouth treat with a milky flavour laced with caramel syrup. The stunningly sweet syrup is in beautiful contrast to the vanilla-tinged, milky taste and light, creamy texture of the dessert. The Crème Brulée has a unique texture, brought about by baki ....

The versatility of paneer never ceases to amaze me! cooking the paneer in this lip-smacking marinade imparts a delicious feel to the wrap. The salads as well as the special garlic aioli sauce spread on the paneer make this worthy of a connoisseur’s attention.

When dining out as a group, French Fries and Pizzas are amongst the first orders that come to our mind, thanks to the universal appeal of these dishes. Well, this truly innovative recipe brings together the best of both to make a wonderful starter that everybody will love. In this off-beat creat ....

A slushy drink of frozen sugar cane juice perked up with the spiky taste of ginger and the tang of lemon! You will love the natural shades of sweetness and spice in this memorable Sugarcane and Ginger Granita. Make sure the mixture is frozen for at least 5-6 hours, and once it is set, leave it a ....

Deep-fried with a topping of rice, potatoes and green chutney and a sprinkling of sesame seeds, bread transforms into a starter that will steal the thunder off the main course! The Spicy Rice Sesame Toast is a very unique starter that imbibes both crisp and succulent textures, together with tangy an ....

This Indian bread truly unravels the mystery of the vast desert expanse. The word 'khoba' means indentation or cavity and that is how these rotis are prepared. They are best cooked in a gas tandoor but an ordinary Tava ....

Crepes are thin pancakes with a lovely, melt-in-the-mouth texture. You can definitely dig into a few warm crepes laced with honey for breakfast, but these delightful creations are used more popularly for making fabulous d ....

Exciting Oriental fare, Hakka Mushrooms with Rice Noodles is a wonderful preparation of mushrooms cooked with flavourful soy sauce, green chillies, spring onions and of course, garlic. Adding cooked noodles to this aromatic preparation makes it wholesome and filling as well.

Some desserts are easier than you ever imagined, and can be prepared within minutes if you just know how to go about it. Follow the recipe to prepare a mouth-watering Quick Chocolate Mousse Cake. At the heart of this recipe is a rich chocolate mousse prepared with dark chocolate and whipped cream wi ....

Here is a flavourful and kids-friendly rice preparation with a patriotic hue. Kids will love the texture of the cheese sauce topped rice, as well as the colourful garnish of crisp, stir-fried veggies. While this is best had hot, it can also be packed for snack-time.

paneer kheer recipe | paneer payasam | Indian paneer kheer for upvas, vrat | chena kheer | with 17 amazing images. paneer kheer recipe | panee ....

cheesy vegetable pasta recipe | quick kids cheesy vegetable pasta | Indian style cheese veg pasta | with amazing 11 images. cheesy vegetable pasta is a quick kids chees ....

Zesty to the core, the Pineapple, Blueberry and Coconut Drink combines the peppy flavours of pineapple and blueberries with the tingling mouth-feel of coconut water. Top the drink with some chopped pineapple to get a heavenly mouth-feel. Moreover, the attractive colour of the drink, derived from ....

paneer sesame balls recipe | healthy paneer balls with sesame seeds | cottage cheese sesame seeds balls Indian snack | cold starter | with 16 amazing images. paneer sesa ....