Women who made ghar ka khana irresistible

From reviving traditional recipes to redefining modern cooking, women chefs, home cooks and food influencers are leading a flavourful revolution. And when it comes to ghar ka khana, a few extraordinary women have turned simple, home-cooked meals into culinary sensations.

Through their YouTube channels, Instagram reels and cookbooks they have not just shared recipes but created a movement celebrating home-cooked goodness. Their love for tradition, innovation, and authentic flavours have inspired home chefs across India to embrace cooking with confidence and creativity.

Aruna Mucherla

A celebrated South Indian actress turned culinary influencer, Aruna Mucherla, has seamlessly blended her love for cinema with her passion for cooking. Best known for her roles in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films, she now captivates audiences not just on screen but in the kitchen through her YouTube channel Mucherla Aruna and Instagram handle (@mucherla.aruna).

Cooking with a purpose – Aruna’s recipes focus on simple, healthy and sustainable cooking methods. From poached eggs and ragi dosa to traditional sambar, she brings a nutritious twist to everyday meals.

Sustainable cleaning hacks – Beyond cooking, she shares eco-friendly cleaning tips, using natural ingredients like soapnut (reetha), coconut husk and tamarind to keep vessels spotless.

Vijayalakshmi Vikram

A passionate home chef and food blogger, Vijayalakshmi Vikram, fondly known as Viji Moo, is redefining home cooking with her plant-based, wholesome and flavour-packed recipes. Based in Bengaluru, she blends health with indulgence, creating nutritious twists on classic dishes while infusing global flavours. She actively shares her food journey and recipes with her followers on Instagram (@viji_moo), building a vibrant community of health-conscious food enthusiasts.

Championing plant-based recipes – Viji’s recipes celebrate the versatility of vegan and plant-based ingredients, making healthy eating both exciting and accessible.

Fusion with a healthy twist – Whether it’s giving traditional Indian meals a nutritious upgrade or experimenting with international flavours, Viji’s cooking is all about balance and creativity.

Kabita Singh

A banker-turned-YouTube sensation, Kabita Singh has transformed home cooking with her quick, accessible and delicious recipes through her channel, Kabita’s Kitchen. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, her passion for cooking, nurtured from childhood, took a new turn after she moved to the UK and began experimenting with different dishes. Today, she is one of India’s most popular food content creators, with 14.3 M subscribers on YouTube.

From finance to food fame – Kabita’s love for cooking was reignited when she took a break from her banking career. What started as a personal interest soon became Kabita’s Kitchen, one of the fastest-growing food channels in India.

YouTube sensation – Since launching her channel in 2014, Kabita has shared over 89 recipes before her first viral hit, proving that consistency and passion lead to success.

Comfort food with a twist – Raised in a household that loved cooking with locally available ingredients, Kabita’s recipes focus on easy-to-follow and nutritious home-cooked meals. Her favourites? Litti Chokha, Mishti Doi and Chowmein.

Uma Raghuraman

An award-winning home chef and food influencer, Uma Raghuraman (@masterchefmom) has spent over two decades crafting healthy yet innovative recipes using fresh, local ingredients.

Wholesome and flavourful cooking – From dosa to pakoras and salads, Uma’s recipes highlight the beauty of fresh, home-cooked meals with a nutritious twist.

A voice for healthy eating – Through her social media, Uma inspires home cooks to embrace seasonal, wholesome ingredients, proving that healthy food can be just as delicious as it is nourishing. Uma is on a mission to popularise delicacies from various regions of India and share the right techniques of cooking in an authentic manner. 

Meghna Kamdar

A former bank executive turned self-taught chef and digital sensation, Meghna Kamdar, has transformed her passion for cooking into a thriving online community. What started as a personal journey after becoming a mother has now grown into a million-strong following on Instagram, proving that persistence and reinvention are key to success. Her very first video, Veg Quesadillas, was an instant hit, proving that restaurant-style dishes could be recreated at home without hassle.

Balancing health and flavour – A fitness enthusiast, Meghna crafts recipes that find the perfect balance between taste and wellness, from sattu buttermilk to pesto tomato open sandwiches.

Cooking for everyone – With 70% of her viewers under 30, many of whom are complete beginners in the kitchen, Meghna focuses on doable and budget-friendly recipes, ensuring that even those who’ve never brewed tea can whip up impressive meals.

Beyond recipes: Building a brand – Meghna blends food, lifestyle and engagement-driven content through series like #MeghnasMagicTip and #MeghnaPedia, keeping her audience hooked. Her secret? Consistency, quality and interaction.

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