Peaches are in season! Now, that’s fabulous news because the peach is a fruit that appeals to everybody. With its unique texture, mild flavour and captivating aroma, it lends its to any many fantastic culinary creations. Sweetened Peach with Vanilla Ice-Cream is one such dessert , which everybody will fall in love with. Indeed, who can resist a preserve of peach, cooked with sugar and spices, served with luscious vanilla ice-cream. The cinnamon-tinged peach flavour will linger on your taste buds for a long time after the cup is wiped clean.

In a small portion, this might be a snack, but have a substantial quantity and it becomes a satiating meal! Indeed, the Veg Lasagne with Paneer is a self-contained meal as the lasagne sheets play host to a basketful of juicy and crunchy veggies, succulent paneer and a tangy tomato sauce, all of which is bathed in luscious white sauce and coated with grated cheese before baking. Once the lasagne is golden brown in colour, it is ready to serve. Baking not only cooks the ingredients and melts the cheese, but also boosts their flavours and helps them fuse with one another. The end-result is a nice, moist, cheesy and flavour-packed dish that can be served as a one-dish meal. You can also try other such dishes like Lasagne and Original Lasagne .

Many people immediately associate the name Sushi with a dish that has seafood. Interestingly, there are several vegetarian variants of this popular Japanese dish that are made with tropical fruits and vegetables. Sushi is basically vinegar-flavoured rice, rolled up with other ingredients, and cut into strips. Once you get the hang of cooking the rice and preparing the sushi, you can make endless variants using your own combination of toppings. In this attractive dish, the rice is perked up with spicy bell pepper and juicy carrots. The combination of veggies is perfect in terms of appearance, texture and taste. In order to get the perfect Bell Pepper and Carrot Sushi, it is important to cook the rice properly, stirring occasionally to ensure that it does not stick while cooking. Rolling up and cutting the sushi is also a task that needs a bit of practice, but it is completely worth the effort. Enjoy the Bell Pepper and Carrot Sushi immediately with tongue-tingling sauces and pickled ginger.

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 dressed in a mixture of vinegar and sesame seeds, and layered with avocado and cheese. It is important to cook the sushi rice properly, stirring occasionally to ensure that it does not stick while cooking. Make use of ripe avocados and cut them carefully, to get proper strips without mashing it up. Rolling up and cutting the sushi is an art, but you can learn it with a bit of effort. Enjoy the Avocado and Cream Cheese Sushi immediately with tongue-tingling sauces and pickled ginger.

A unique procedure gives this Fresh Peach Fizzy Drink the perfect mix of colour, mouth-feel and flavour. The fresh peach is first cooked with sugar, blended and then aerated with chilled Sprite, giving it a really tingling flavour and rich mouth-feel. The pleasant colour of the drink is sure to catch your eyes, just as the characteristic sweet scent of peach will captivate you. This sparkling drink with small bites like Masala French Fries , Potato Pops , Spinach and Corn Crackers , Sesame Fingers or Cheesy Onion Fingers make for a relaxed evening or a small get-together with friends.

The soothing flavour of peach and the spiky taste of ginger are made for each other! They are complete contrasts but complement each other beautifully in this rejuvenating Peach and Ginger Cooler. Remember that the ginger is to be added when the peaches are cooked with sugar to enable the flavour to steep in strongly. This flavourful combination is further perked up with chilled lemonade, which adds a tingling note and more fizzy fun to the drink.

Carefully-chosen ingredients like green grapes, cucumber and cabbage make this salad a really refreshing one. The innovative dressing of low-fat curds adds to the tingling freshness of this salad with the zesty flavours of basil, lemon and mustard. The addition of grated apples is a smart move, which balances the flavour and gives a rich texture to the dressing. Low-fat curds provide protein and calcium, making this salad a boon to your bones, while cabbage gives vitamin C to improve immunity.

Shrikhand is no longer out of reach of diabetics! This delectable Mixed Fruit Shrikhand keeps the fat in check by using low-fat curds and replacing sugar with sugar substitute. Apart from bringing in ample nutrients, the fruits also increase the fibre count of this dessert. Try and avoid peeling the fruits like pears and apples as a lot of the fibre lies just beneath the skin. **Disclaimer: It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.

Uttapa is an all-time favourite snack across the country. These delicious uttapas, made with dosa batter are not only tasty but sumptuous and satiating too. We have made a zero-oil version of this popular snack by adding a variety of veggies to the batter. This makes the uttapas flavourful and colourful, and also keeps them soft and moist even without oil. This great low-cal Mixed Vegetable Uttapa is loaded with nutrients and fibre, and makes a wonderful evening snack .

Here is a unique halwa made of grated sweet corn sweetened with sugar and flavoured with spices like cardamom and saffron. Milk gives the Makai ka Halwa a very rich flavour while grated coconut improves the mouth-feel. Although it is a unique recipe, it still has a traditional touch to it. This makes the halwa appealing to both the younger and older generations! Serve it at a party and watch the compliments pile up.

Here is a unique dessert that will be loved by kids and adults alike! With its mind-blowing flavour that is fruity and tangy, these Yoghurt Banana Candies will surely sweep you all off your feet. Upon freezing, the curd-coated bananas get a very different texture, which is very tantalising. Not to forget the rose syrup, which gives an altogether different dimension to the candies. Keep them frozen till serving. It will stay good for around two days. This dreamy dessert when served for your kids birthday party will have your kids friends singing your praises and ask for more. This dessert also makes a rich after-dinner treat for all.

A valuable treasure handed down from the Mughal dynasty, this traditional Nawabi Curry is a rich delight, perfect to serve at parties. Sinfully luxurious, this curry features a creamy base of cashewnuts, almonds, coconut and khus-khus, and is sure to make your guests feel very important! Serve hot with Puris , fresh out of the frying Pan or Parathas , off the Tava .

Behold this brilliant salad and you can’t help drooling! Indeed, what a fabulous sight it is, with a vibrant mix of broccoli, sprouts and long beans drowned in a rich dressing of coconut milk and mushrooms perked up with red curry paste. Garnished with sesame seeds, this Broccoli, Bean Sprouts and Long Bean Salad is an epitome of perfection, which brings to the table irresistible flavour, aroma and visual appeal. This salad also makes a great side vegetable when served with rice and noodles .

A peppy tropical treat, the Mara Mari Juice features a marvellous combination of pineapple and sweet lime juice, flavoured with black salt and spice powders. The proper balance of salt and sugar in the juice helps to strengthen the flavours of the two fruits and the spice powders, making this a glassful of sheer delight. Other popular juice combos with pineapple are Strawberry Pineapple Juice , Papaya Pineapple Juice , Muskmelon and Pineapple Juice Mango and Pineapple Juice. Enjoy how to make Mara Mari Juice recipe with detailed step by step photos below.