The lovely deep purple colour is enough to entice one and all to go for it. Delicately flavoured with roasted cumin powder and black salt, this granita is sure to perk you up on a hot summer afternoon.

Make your own fresh batch of paneer when time permits and use it in your pasta, sandwiches, desserts, rotis and even rice delicacies.

This popular drink made from the potent Mexican liquor Tequila is served in chilled, salt rimmed stemmed glasses. When strawberry or kiwi are not in season use readymade strawberry or kiwi crush…… and remember to reduce the sugar proportionately. You can also make them with lemons or pineapples. Some people like salt around the rim of the glass; some don't. I do. A hint of salt on the tongue contrasts with the sweetness of the fruit and sets off the tequila's unique flavor. This drink is equally delicious without the tequila too.

Made in a jiffy, this recipe is a good bet for any party. Tofu and bean sprouts generously boost the good-health quotient of this dish. Not to forget that I've used sugar substitutes instead of sugar. All of which makes this a safe venture for diabetics too! Preferably, use whole wheat noodles in the place of maida noodles. For those who have high blood pressure, high sodium foods like soya sauce should be restricted; hence I have used only 1 tsp of it. Garlic and red chilli flakes pep up the taste, but feel free to adjust their quantities as per your likings. Combine the noodles with a vegetable gravy dish for a complete meal combo.

Strawbeery cocktail, if strawberries are in season, this drink has to be on the table! juicy fresh strawberries are combined with orange juice and garnished with a dainty strawberry fan. It is a perfect drink to serve at fine dining parties, thanks to its charming look! glass used: rock glass

This chutney is usually made of dry coconut, which is high in saturated (bad) fat. I made this healthier low-fat version by completely avoiding the use of coconut. This chutney is just as tasty and adds zing to traditional foods like stuffed bajra roti, page… garlic is a heart-friendly ingredient as it helps to decrease cholesterol levels, thereby protecting our heart form any damage.

Have you ever thought of combining crunchy red strawberries and fluffy soft paneer into an irresistible mousse? Although strawberries are seasonal, this mousse is surely worth a try when you can lay your hands on this juicy fruit. Here, the use of lemon juice is imperative as it brings out the full flavour of the strawberries. The paneer performs well as a setting agent to give just the right consistency to this mousse.

Potatoes and peas come together to make the Green Pea Pattice an amazing snack that everybody will fall for. As always, boiled potatoes form the base of this pattice, but what makes it special is a scrumptious centre packed with green peas and coconut perked up with ginger and green chillies. The Green Pea Pattice has a fantabulous structure that is crisp outside and succulent inside. Combined with a mouthwatering flavour, it is a real winner. You can serve it with tomato ketchup and green chutney, or when you are in the mood for something different, try using it to make burgers! You can also try other pattice like Ragda Pattice and Farali Pattice .

Named after the famous actor Shirley Temple, this drink is a delicious mix of lemonade and pomogranate syrup with a dash of lime juice. Ideal for parties.

Shredded spinach torn lettuce, crunchy bread sticks, bean sprouts and cherry tomatoes are tossed in with a yummy honey-lemon juice and spring onion dressing. Crunchy in every spoonful, just ensure you eat it immediately after the dressing is mixed in. Enjoy!

Tastes great when fresh home-made paneer is used. You can serve the herb paneeri on toasted bread or baked papdi to make a quick snack.

Well marinated seasonal fruit skewered and grilled in the oven, then flambeed with rum makes a very colourful low calorie dessert.

A simple and subtle blend of ingredients shaped on a skewer and grilled to create seekh kebabs..... of a vegetarian kind. You can even shape them into tikkis and shallow fry if you like.

A tangy gingery salad that's delicately flavoured with coconut, lime juice, ginger and served topped with fried onions. Add a dash of sugar to smoothen the sharpness of the lemon juice. Relish it before your meal with a chilled iced tea.