Flavour Connoisseurs: Top 10 Food Bloggers Inspiring Taste
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Buckle up, foodies! We're diving into a masala-packed adventure with India's top 10 culinary wizards. From grandma's secret recipes to street food sensations, these bloggers are stirring up a storm of flavors that'll make your taste buds dance the tandoori tango. Get ready to drool, satiate your cravings, and set your culinary skills on fire!
1. Yummy Tummy, a.k.a. Aarthi Satheesh
Loyal watchers of MasterChef Tamil might recognize Aarthi from the very first season, where she impressed the judges with her exceptional culinary skills. Aarthi’s professional journey in the culinary world began after receiving overwhelming love and requests for recipes from her colleagues, who were delighted by her delicious creations. Since then, Aarthi has garnered an impressive following of 515K on Instagram and amassed over 3 million views on her YouTube vlogs. She is also the co-founder of Mahiha, a company dedicated to providing delicious, handmade, preservative-free spices to enhance the taste of dishes. Aarthi is renowned for her remarkable baking recipes and her unique take on international cuisines. She offers a step-by-step breakdown of even the most intricate recipes, making them accessible to all.
When asked about her current plans with the blog, Aarthi Satheesh said:
“Right now, me and my husband are working on this blog. He looks after my YouTube channel. We are working so hard to provide quality content to you. All the recipes in this blog are given with step-by-step, detailed explanations and pictures, so you will find the best use of them. All recipes are mentioned with precise measurements, so I am sure they will never disappoint you.” |
If you are highly passionate about cooking and want to know more about the process and the art of cooking, you can buy her cookbook, Back To Roots.
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2. Chitra's Food Book, a.k.a. Chitra Sendhil
Initially known as Ratatouille: Anyone Can Cook, Chitra began her food blogging journey as a journal to pass on to her daughter in the future. Today, she is widely recognized as one of India’s Top Food Bloggers. Despite her South Indian roots, Chitra demonstrates exceptional skill in both North Indian and South Indian cuisines. Following the immense success of her blog, Chitra launched her YouTube channel, which now boasts 55.6K subscribers. She has since expanded her culinary expertise to include eggless baking.
When asked about her preference regarding the frequency of ordering food through different food apps as a food blogger in today’s era, her take was:
“As a food blogger, I love to try a variety of cuisines. So we order food through apps once or twice a month and try to recreate the same dish at home.” |
3. Cookilicious, a.k.a. Priya Lakshminarayan
Initially known as Confessions of A Foodie, Priya Lakshminarayan has become a household name for healthy and tasty vegetarian and vegan recipes. Inspired by her mother’s cooking, Priya began her food blogging journey and now shares her expertise with 25.9K food enthusiasts, teaching them global recipes using ingredients commonly found in their kitchens. Her relentless pursuit of the best recipes for her readers earned her the title of Best Recipe Blogger South Florida 2019.
On being asked about her inspiration behind starting a food blog, Priya said:
“I wanted to have a place to share and preserve my mom's recipes, so I created my food blog. It eventually evolved to where I started sharing recipes that could be made vegetarian or vegan by making smart swaps. I prefer cooking with fresh produce and minimally processed foods. I wanted to promote cooking at home and show it's not very difficult.” |
4. Divine Taste, a.k.a. Anushruti
Founded in 2003, Anushruti started Divine Taste out of nostalgia and love for her roots. After a successful career in publications, she decided to preserve her favorite childhood dishes through words and videos, inspiring others to eat healthily and embrace sattvic cuisine. Coming from a family that practices Ayurveda, Anushruti creates dishes infused with local and sattvic flavors, using Ayurvedic principles in her cooking. For her immense contribution to food and nutrition, she was awarded the Most Influential Food Industry Professional award at the Asia Food Congress in 2020. In addition to hosting two successful shows, Divine Taste With Anushruti and Kiddies Corner with Anushruti, she has collaborated with prestigious clients such as BBC Good Food India, Tata Sampann, Fortune India, and more. She enjoys a good plate of sattvic biriyani or roti and palak paneer. She also has a sweet tooth for Bengali rasgullas and Mishit Doi from KC Das.
When we asked about her approach to sharing recipes on her platform, and what role the food stories play in her blog, she shared:
“The idea is not just to share the recipes, but also to inspire and teach you to cook food that leads to overall well-being. I also love the stories behind the food, so you will find all my recipes with a story behind them.” |
Amongst all other notable accolades, Divine Taste has also made a feature in the Wall Street Journal Blog.
5. Raksha’s Kitchen, a.k.a. Raksha Kamat
Raksha’s culinary journey began in her kitchen in Bangalore, where she started experimenting with her recipes. On February 19, 2010, she launched her website, initially as a journal to document all her delectable recipes. Today, her blog attracts 19.3K food enthusiasts. Born and raised in a Goan family, she infuses her culture into her cuisine, offering a unique blend of flavours and traditions.
On being enquired about what influenced and inspired her the most in learning how to cook, and how she contributed to her culinary journey, she said:
“I started watching cooking shows on TV during my free time and followed the recipes from the diary my mom gave me. My husband deserves credit too – he is the main person who taught me how to cook. Without him, I would never have gained the practical experience of cooking.” |
6. Flavors Of Mumbai, a.k.a. Maria Gonsalves
What began as a way to support her family during tough times has evolved into a beautiful culinary journey. Maria has transformed her Maharashtrian and Goan roots into a brilliant blog called Flavors of Mumbai, where she shares step-by-step recipes for both Indian and Western cuisines, making them accessible to even amateur cooks. In addition to exploring her Goan heritage, Maria also has a deep love for Punjabi cuisine, which is reflected in the numerous recipes featured on her blog. Her exceptional presentation of food complements her brilliant recipes. In 2018, she was listed among the Top 30 Indian Food Photographers by Bonusapp.
When questioned about Maria's favourite dishes and where she likes to go for food, her view was:
“Being a hybrid child, I love Kerala, Goan cuisines, and North Indian and Maharashtrian snacks. So I love dosas, idli, poha, paniyarams, goan prawns, curry, meen moilee, butter chicken, sandwiches, pasta, and biryanis. My go-to food spots in Mumbai are any Udipi restaurant for South Indian snacks and in Pune, I love to go to Vohuman for omelettes and Vaishali, Roopali, and Authentic Hotel for South Indian snacks.” |
7. Spoon Fork And Food, a.k.a. Shaheen
Shaheen started her blog in 2014. To her, cooking is more like therapy than a passion. It is so intertwined with her life that she says her day feels incomplete without entering the kitchen. As a dedicated foodie, she has a deep appreciation for India's diverse regional cuisines, with a particular love for the flavours of West Bengal and Rajasthan. Her exploration of local cuisines has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Best Recipe Blog award from Ranveer Barar. In addition to her culinary talents, Shaheen's skills as a self-taught photographer have been recognized with the Best Food Stylist award from Nitin Talwar. Today, her blog proudly ranks among the Top 100 food blogs in India, showcasing her remarkable achievements and dedication to the culinary arts.
When queried regarding her passion for food blogging, Shaheen commented:
"As a self-proclaimed foodie, my life has always revolved around the pursuit of culinary delights. My passion for flavor and taste led me to discover my hidden talent for cooking, and I eagerly embraced the opportunity to explore the vast world of cuisine. This journey naturally led me to food blogging, which has become an integral part of my identity. Since then, my love for food has only grown stronger, and I continue to share my gastronomic adventures with others, inspiring them to embark on their culinary journeys." |
8. Grub Waz, a.k.a. Dr Wasim Mohideen
Initially known as Chennai Foody, Dr. Wasim is a wellness physician who passionately shares his culinary experiences through his blog. Starting his journey during the Orkut era, he began by journaling his travels and eventually transitioned into food blogging. His blog serves as a digital scrapbook of exquisite South Indian delicacies, particularly from Chennai and Bangalore, along with occasional international dishes. Through his writing, Dr. Wasim narrates the stories behind popular cuisines, identifying himself more as a food writer than a food reviewer. His belief in the strong connection between good food and overall well-being has not only enriched his content but also led him to represent Indian cuisines in Italy, highlighting his remarkable achievements in both culinary and wellness fields.
When questioned about Wasim’s favourite dishes and where he likes to go for food, his view was:
“In Chennai, where I am from, I love Avartana, Kappa Chakka Khandari, and Gossip Bistro. After travelling around the world and having visited 32 countries across all 6 inhabited continents, I have a lot more respect for these places and the fact that they have been around for a very long time also reiterates their attention to quality.“ |
9. Love To Cook, a.k.a. Shanaz Rafiq
Shanaz started Love To Cook in 2011 to help young cooks and those who dislike cooking fall in love with the art of food-making by providing easy and practical recipes. She firmly believes that food has the power to reunite people, and one should rely more on homemade food than takeaways. Shanaz’s culinary expertise is meticulously documented on her blog and YouTube channel, covering a wide range of dishes, including breakfast recipes, grills and kebabs, main courses, desserts, and more. Additionally, she excels in various international cuisines, including Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Persian, and Arabic, showcasing her versatility and mastery in the culinary world. She herself enjoys a good Thai or Chinese dish.
When asked about a shareable memory from her blogging journey, she replied:
| “One of the most memorable moments in my blogging journey was when I first started seeing my earnings in my account after sharing recipes on my blog for almost 5 years.” |
10. Harpal S Sokhi, a.k.a. Harpal Singh Sokhi
Every Indian mom frequently grapples with the what to cook question. Chef Harpal the Energy Chef of India, a food blogger and celebrity chef from North India, has the answer. From quick and healthy 5-minute recipes to Jain recipes and rich traditional recipes, his food blog, Harpal S Sokhi covers it all.
Amongst many of his accolades, he was recognized globally in 2012, as the Chef of the Year by the Golden Star Awards. His culinary expertise extends internationally, having curated menus for Jashan restaurant in Hong Kong. He also received the Iconic Achievers Award in 2018 and was recognized by Foodfood as the most prominent face in food television in 2017. Additionally, he was honoured by Google as one of the top 5 food YouTubers in 2014, showcasing his remarkable culinary skills.
