Namaste!
I’m Radhika, the author, home chef, photographer, stylist behind the scenes of this food blog just Homemade, based out of Houston, Texas Namma (our) Bengaluru, India.
I’m an ex-financial software services consultant (in short, a software techie!) who left behind her good going near decade long career after becoming a mom and moving to the US. And, started this blog as a creative outlet “for the love of home food” and while on it, discovered a passion for food photography.
Born and raised in the royal city of Mysore, I’m a dreamer, hopeless perfectionist, incurable ingredient collector, natural cookware lover, mom of two who also enjoys sporadic baking and container gardening in my small balcony. Apart from the blog, my world revolves around my children who keep me on my toes and Mr. K, who is the CTO (chief taste officer) and my rock pillar of support.
Why “just Homemade”?
As the name itself suggests, for the love of pure vegetarian home cooked food.
When I started this blog in the fall of 2010 in Houston, TX, it was meant as a journal of good food, fond memories of home, my rich cultural and food heritage, nostalgic childhood moments and my ongoing culinary journey. Someday, I hope to be able to pass it on to my children as a legacy.
Having always been a vegetarian, eating all home-made to me, is the best way to eat well, stay vegetarian and healthy.
No unpronounceable ingredients, no cross contamination of food, no guessing games, hence “just Homemade”.
Food Philosophy
I was raised in my Grand dad’s house (about which you’ll read snippets in many of my blog posts) where every meal was freshly prepared from scratch every single day and conversations about good food were never ending. Needless to say, my approach to food is greatly influenced by that.
I believe in the Ayurvedic way of eating according to body type. I try my best to eat and feed my family, foods that are seasonal, natural, wholesome, local, fresh, unprocessed, organic and non-gmo. I consider it important to know what I am eating, where the food comes from, where the ingredients were grown and how the food is prepared. My dream is to one day, self sufficiently live life without a refrigerator, eating the freshest produce grown in our own garden.
I am passionate about cooking in traditional natural cookware such as bronze, clay pots (mann patre), stone pots (kal chatti), cast iron ware, wood, porcelain etc. When not cooking for the blog, I rely mostly on approximation and eyeballing the ingredients and ratios and proportions for measurements, the way my grand mom did and my mom, aunts and mom-in-law do till date, like in any other Indian home.
What you’ll find here
100% pure vegetarian, naturally (effortlessly) vegan, egg-less, made from scratch recipes – native or regional, traditional or contemporary, simple or fancy, festive and elaborate or just for the everyday.
Given my cultural background, you’ll find a mix of home style South Indian recipes from Mysore-Bangalore regions of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra or anything from a different cuisine that fancies me.
If ingredients inspire you to cook, I’m sure you might find something that resonates with you too here. Happy Cooking!
About Iyengar Cuisine
It is an ancient pure vegetarian cuisine, a traditional way of cooking of the sub sect of Tamil Brahmins in South India and also my heritage. Aimed at nurturing the spiritual self along with the body, mind and soul, it is strongly rooted in Ayurveda. It revolves around a holistic Saathvic lacto-vegetarian diet strictly excluding onion and garlic. A typical everyday meal always revolves around steamed rice and a drizzle of pure Cow Ghee. Puliyogare is one of the most popular among the lip smacking dishes Iyengar cuisine offers.
Photography gear
Nikon D90 and 50mm/1.4f prime lens, manfrotto 190 tripod and always in natural light
About using my photos or content
I put in a serious amount of time and effort in creating content that shapes this blog.
All photographs and content on this blog unless otherwise mentioned are my copyrighted work and may not be used or reproduced without permission. If you would like to use or feature any of my images or recipes on your blog or website, ASK ME FIRST.
Seetha says
Fantastic blog, lovely pictures and of course yummy recipes.
Well done!!
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thanks for your kind words Seetha. I am so happy you liked it.
DM says
Felicitation Mademoiselle!!
Very impressive site, and style of writing.
Loved the layout and pics too.
Kudos to U CM!!
Best wishes.
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Mercy baku!
I am so excited that you liked what you saw here.
Have a lot more interesting posts lined up in my kitty, so keep reading…
Veena says
Very impressive.Especially your photography.
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thanks Veena!
Spacey says
Excellent writeup Di, finally I managed to read all your posts! In my humble opinion, I think your blog can be renamed “Handbook of South Indian Delicacies” (Remember this title if you ever plan on writing a book 😉 )…it’s clearly so much more than Just Home Made food…and I loved how you’ve provided a touch of traditional titbit to each of the posts and the pictures you have here are spectacular, I can see the D90 has been serving you very well.
Cheers
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thank U…Thank U…I am humbled….Da..:)
Sound says
Nice layout and great details on content and photos. Will follow frequently, thanks for checking my blog.
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thank you Soundspicy.
I am so kicked by your visit, do drop in anytime…
Mrudula says
Thumbs up!!!! Ur Blog is Awsome….u rock ….. 🙂
Vijay says
This is just impeccable. I literally tried to pick on your postings, but it just rocks…. in formatting, picture quality, presentation of food (makes my taste buds go wild), description of the procedure (helps a great lot) and how you came up with the recipes, the “tiny tips”, variety of items all categorized so neatly….. I could go on listing them, but lets just say in short – nothing short of a professional webpage.
Your blog seems perfect for cooks from all backgrounds, but could be priceless for part-time cooks like myself. Step-by-step detailed instructions make it so much easier to try them all. I have started trying them already (tried nutrilicious aloo paratha) and it tasted awesome (way better than my style).
Finally I can tell my meat loving friends that Vegetarian food is so much more delicious than they could ever imagine and has so much variety, then shove your blog on their face to prove it. Great Work
sonia says
Radhika,
The almond dates pudding is awesome. I felt like taking a spoon from your bowl.
Manju says
Found your blog through Michael Natkins’s (Herbivoracious) facebook status and am I glad to be here or what. Spent a lot of time going through most of your posts and love the absolute simplicity of homemade food captured here. And thanks a lot for reminding me of some things that I had forgotten how to make 🙂 I don’t do much blog hopping these days but try to come here often enough for you to get the alert “WordPress..please moderate” once in a while 🙂
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Manju, Thank you, you just made my day! Would love to see you come here often..
Glad to find you could relate to my posts and Thankful to Michael to have met you…
shalini says
Hey Radhika,
Loved your pictorial presentation of food… and also the rich handpicked delicacies of south indian fare…Keep up the good work 🙂
arthi says
Wow Radhika…what a space you have here ;-)…dont you just love internet for bringing people like us together!Bookmarked yr site
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
So happy to see you dropped by Arthi, Oh the pleasure of finding you is all mine and I just love the internet for this.. (esp foodgawker!)
Poonam says
Amazing recipies
love ure page n tips
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thank you!
taste diary owner says
Hi Radhika,
Landed on your blog while surfing through Foodgawker. Awesome food photography and presentation. Your recipes look simple to make yet delicious in taste. Keep up the good work 🙂
Anamika says
Lovely photography..would love to get some tips!!
Smitha says
I came across your blog in Eatomaniac and loved it.Very good photography.Do you use any special camera?Will be visiting your blog often for the typical Iyengar dishes.Good luck!
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thanks Smitha. I use a Digital SLR camera – Nikon D90. You are very welcome here anytime..
@Anamika Thank you. This post from Lara Ferroni is very resourceful for food photography. Hope you find it useful.
http://www.laraferroni.com/2011/05/15/plate-to-pixel-and-other-food-photography-resources/
thatshowiroll says
Just found your blog. Love your photography and vegetarian recipes!
iliketocookthings says
Wow, you blow me away with your layouts and great lighting. I use my iPhone a lot, because it is easy to upload, but I hate how yellow everything ends up being. I really need to bust out my real camera and just stop being lazy about it. You give me some inspiration to step it up a bit and really think abou the way my photos look.
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Awww Amber, that is so sweet! Thank you for your kind words..
I love taking pictures with my i-phone too at other times.. it comes in so handy!
sreelu says
Radhika,
loved you blog even more your style of food photography it makes food come alive.
Radhika says
Thanks so much Sreelu… you are so kind..
Darshan says
Hey Radhika,
A very very nice blog and wonderful pictures..
Have been following it from quite sometime and its awesome and has been in my RSS feed for any new updates posted by you..
Wishing you the very best !!!
-Darshan
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thanks much Darshan,
So good to see you stop by and take time out to write such nice things…
And, how wonderful to wake up to read that first thing in the morning!
Anita Menon says
Beautiful blog. Such stunning photos Radhika. You have a subscriber now:-)
Swathi says
Hey Radhika,
You are an inspiration to all food bloggers and amateurs ones like me. I added you to my blog roll…looking forward to more recipes and tips from you!
Radhika says
Swathi,
How very kind of you.. humbled indeed by your sweet words.. We all start as amateurs, don’t we?
Jamie @ the unseasoned wok says
Radhika – I just found your blog through Kankana at Sunshine & Smile. I love your photography and style! I’m so happy Kankana introduced me to you and I’ll be following from now on!
GourmayMasala says
Radhika, You have got a lovely space here. Will check back often for latest updates on the delicious ( and beautifully photographed) food you have been cooking up. Thanks for your kind comments on my blog.
Srivalli Jetti says
Hello Radhika, found your blog through Sala. What a beautiful space you got here..love those pictures and the way they reach out! Awesome job there…
Amanda says
Love your blog! My boyfriend and I have recently been eating a more vegetarian diet and love cooking with curries. I will be looking over your blog for some great ideas!
I am also featuring your blog this Friday on my ‘feature friday’ and I think it is one my readers would really enjoy as well!
All the best,
Amanda
http://bullfrogsandbulldogs.wordpress.com/
madcookingfusions says
Hey Radhika, found your blog through blog trotting …really loved the space, will take tips from your space on photography too!!
Radhika says
Aww.. Thank you Anamika 🙂
Gayu says
Glad I stumbled upon your blog…Awesome space and beautiful clicks..Hope to recreate most of your dishes..
Vani says
oh, my God!!! What a wonderful site!! Glad I came across it…keep up the good work.
Shwetha says
Hello,
I got introduced to your site through veggie belly.com. I soo love everything about your site.. especially the pictures.. What kind of lens do you use to photograph these pics?
Thank you for sharing 🙂
Radhika says
Thanks a bunch Shwetha!
I use a very simple 18-105 zooms lens that came with my Nikon D90
Krishna Prabhakar says
keep up the excellent piece of work, I read few blog posts on this site and I think that your website is real interesting and holds lots of great info .
Radhika says
Thanks much Krishna, happy to know you find it useful 🙂
thedrivencook says
Lovely blog- your photos are fantastic! Looking forward to following your culinary adventures. Keep up the good work!
Radhika says
Thanks Ashley 🙂
Sangee says
Omg! Loved the website. And photography ….fabulous!! I’ll surely try the the Sakkare Acchu- Kheeloan ( that’s what we call it in N.India) . Keep up the good work!
Radhika says
Thanks Sangee 🙂
Surprised to find that similar things are made in North India as well..
Leena JD says
Hi Radhika, stumbled upon your blog while browsing through some food bloggers pages. I totally agree with your thoughts of Just Home made and will keep coming back for sure! Delighted to know that you are also from Mysore. I was born and brought up in Mysore too. I am total newbee in food blogging. pls do visit my page!
Radhika says
Thanks for stopping by Leena!
It is always my pleasure to meet a fellow Mysorean, even if it is virtually..
Shubha says
Hi Radhika,
I came across ur blog thru twitter. Nice to know you are a Mysorean too. I was born and brought up in Mysore, but now in Chennai after marriage.
I am working towards the prromotion of some rare arts and crafts of India. I am now into promoting Black pottery made by Manipuri artisans.
These black pots are chemical free products that can be used in microwave too. I guess using them is much better than using plastics in the mocrowave oven. Apart from cooking pots we also have other interesting items like coffee mugs, sugar pots, kettles etc.
Kindly go through my blog http://www.sanaathani.blogspot.com to view the products and their prices. If you are interested in any of them, please do let me know. I will be happy to help you.
My parents stay in Mysore, and I have kept the products there too. If you happen to visit mysore, you can surely go to my place and have a look at the products. My address is in the blog.
dassana says
i had got these pots and pans made by manipuri artisans a few months back. i have used them in the microwave oven as well as on gas stove. even baked with them. they are very good for cooking as well as serving.
Bhuvana says
Hi Radhika,
I’ve found your site through fellow bloggers and what a treasure it is! The stories and photos makes your recipes come alive – I’m settling down with a cup of masala tea and clicking madly away at the bookmark button! 🙂
Bhuvana
dassana says
hey radhika…. just saw your new snap on the about page. so good….. loved it…..
Shira says
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award Anastasia! Here are the details: http://inpursuitofmore.com/2012/03/04/finding-more-in-just-a-little-versatile-blogging/ Cheers! Shira
Radhika @ Just Home Made says
Thank you Shira.. 🙂
Happy and humbled at one…
Cheers!
Shira says
Excellent! Enjoy – I’ll look forward to your selections! Cheers to you! 🙂
Shira says
Oops sorry on the name!
peppercornsinmypocket says
wow. i love the blog’s new look, radhika. and your photograph – with that gorgeous smile, and kind eyes.
Trisha says
Hi again, Radhika! Your blog is beautiful! I love the style, photography and the recipes sound so delish. Can’t wait to keep checking back on it.
Radhika @ Just Home Made says
Thank you Trisha 🙂 so lovely to see you stop by..
See you around, it is a small world..
tinykitchenstories says
Hi Radhika—Another award nomination for you, this time for the Liebster Award! Congrats! http://tinykitchenstories.com/2012/04/09/stop-you-guys-are-spoiling-me/
Radhika @ Just Home Made says
Thank you for the nomination, Jennifer! Appreciate it very much…
tinykitchenstories says
You’re more than welcome!
shabs says
Hi Radhika, Reached ur blog Via DMBLGiT. Happy I reached here. ou have a wonderful space in here and ur pivd are great!Do visit my space when time permits.
Love,
Shabs
shabs says
pictures not pivd**
bluebutterfliesandme says
Amazing blog. So inspirational.Beautiful pictures! I love Indian Food but have never cooked it myself.
I really look forward to trying your recipes. I have shared your blog with friends on facebook.
Congratulations for make the 7 Best Summer Food Blogs list.
smallmeasuresbigpleasures says
Hi Radhika. Your blog is very impressive and well written. Though I come from a Delhi based Punjabi family, our house always served south Indian food at least twice a week, reason being that my mother spent most of her childhood in south India. Having a love for south Indian food, i would surely be visiting your blog very frequently.
regards,
Dipika
Jacqueline @How to be a Gourmand says
Radhika,
What a beautiful and impressive blog you have. Very easy to read and provides great inspiration for vegetarian recipes. I found your blog by way of WordPress email and just wanted to say hello 🙂
Hope to read more of your posts in the future 🙂
Subashini says
Hi Radhika. Your blog really inspiring me with wonderful pictures and well written text. Would like to add you in my google readers list and my blog.
Regards,
Subashini
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thanks Subhashini.. So glad you like it!
mydeliciousmistakes says
I must say… this is a lovely blog radhika… i can see myself coming up here looking for recipes! I am a kannadiga too, so just too happy to stumble upon lots of karnataka recipes 🙂 thanks!
Laura says
nice to meet you!! 🙂 Beautiful blog 🙂 ciao from Italy!
Uma says
very nice to read about you.. I always like the lighting in your pictures.Keep going!!!
thegentlehome says
I’m so glad I found your blog! I love your photography too! (Not to mention we live in the same city which is pretty cool!) I decided to become vegan about 7 months ago, but have since gone back and forth a little bit, but am inspired by your blog!
lemoncake says
Lovely blog! I look forward to reading it and learning new recipes
Charul says
Even though I don’t want to, I can’t help repeating something that 79 people have already said…..Amazing blog. Very beautiful picture. I have been following you and your blog for a while now. It’s been very inspirational.
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Charul, Thank you so much..
It is people like you who make it all worthwhile..
Hope to see you around.
raji says
Hi Radhika, excellent work!! Like your creativity …keep it up!!!
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Raji Atta, Thank you so much for your words of encouragement!
Rekha says
I was looking for Mysore food and visiting your blog first time. I got so impressed with your photos I wanted to read about you. Your photography skills are beautiful. I couldn’t just read your recipe and walk into kitchen without appreciating your photos 🙂
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Rekha,
Thank you so much for your sweet words!
That’s awesome! It means a ton to me that you took the time to let me know.
I hope to see you around more..
Kish says
Hey! My mom is outta town for a few weeks.. Me and dad stay home.. I wanted to know how to make some dishes… N i happen to see ur blog.. It helped me so much that ma dad is in luv wid ma cookin!! I am a mad about hw ppl in older days use to eat and stay healthy.. Can you please show me how to make Original Ragi Sankati? Please!! I wanna cook it soon! Il wait for your reply! Thnx for your blog.. And please let me know what cam u use so that I can make humans as gud looking as food in ur blog!! 🙂
Cheers!
….Kish
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thank you for your feedback Kish..
I’m so happy to know that it turned out well.
I shall try to post the Raagi Mudde/ Sankati recipe soon..
I use a Nikon D90.
yetantoherfoodblog says
I’m so happy, i found your blog. it’s great!
bowtalks says
Hi I have nominated you for the Super Sweet Blog Award, please visit http://bowtalks.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/that-wonderful-feeling/ to claim the award ,Thank You
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Dear Bowtalks,
Thank you so much for your sweet love..
Mariska (coralynx) says
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Archana Kumar says
Hey Radhika, you look extremely familiar. Are you from Cluny Convent, Malleswaram ? Or maybe we have worked together…Can’t remember but you do look very very familiar. You have a beautiful blog, came here thru Aparna’s Diverse kitchen…
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Archana, Such a small world! At work, i guess? i-flex?
Club Dine In! says
Hi Radhika, I just discovered your blog when I was searching for interesting Indian desserts. I am an Ayurvedic practitioner and was born and raised in California. I am also a sustainable food advocate and studying Holistic Nutrition. I mostly only cook with food from the farmers market. I married a Bangalorean and want to get into more South Indian cooking. I have a feeling I will refer to your blog more!
clubdinein.com
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Nimisha,
Thanks for stopping by to say Hello. That is fantastic.
You are most welcome to browse around and have a look at the recipes. There’s a lot that South Indian cooking has to offer..
Got any favorites yet?
Give me a shout out if you need help with anything..
Turmeric and Terrine says
Hello Radhika
Awesome blog! I am so happy I stumbled by your blog.
Sam
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thanks for stopping by Sam.. Happy to know..
kristapriest says
Hi I think http://inprosciuttoofperfection.wordpress.com/awards/ blog is great and I have just nominated you for the super sweet blogging award
soulofspice says
Radhika, Your blog & pix are awesome. Very inspiring. Hope to learn more if your recipes.and hope you’ll come visit my blog space soon 🙂 Charu
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Chary, thanks for stopping by and leaving me with kind words..
Meera Parameswaran says
Great blog ! Just got in here….I am also a food and photography enthusiast ! See you around 🙂
Sheetal says
Radhika, your blog is beautifully written and splendidly captured 🙂 Loved it!
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Sheetal, Thank you for your kind words.. Pleased to know that.
See you around..
thyme (sarah) says
Hello! I just read that you are in Houston. We’ve been here 3 years and I write the blog “thyme”. I, too, enjoy V.K. Rees photography so I followed a link here and discovered you. Nice to “meet” another Houston blogger. (I’m in the SugarLand area)
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Sarah, So thrilled to know, you are a Houston blogger too.. Haven’t met any in all these years.. So glad you stopped by.. Looking forward to discovering more of your space!
Spotted SF says
Fantastic photography and food styling! Love every picture!!
Shubha says
Hi Radhika,
I am a first timer to your site.. and I just love your blog!
The photos and recipes are just awesome.. though I am yet to try something from yours in my kitchen.
Warm regards,
Shubha
AnithaNayak says
Hey Radhika.. Just stumbled upon you site/blog.. it’s lovely.. Loved your photography, unfortunately for me I have limited sunlight here in Glasgow, hence using natural light for food photography is a challenge..
I’m going to visit here more often & try out some of your recipes.. Will leave comments when I try out something.. Do drop my blog when you find time.. Will be nice to connect & exchange idea.. !
Cheers,
Anitha
Hash says
Hey, I found your Iyengari Recipes a great reminder of my home cooking back in India. Also I found the use of Bengali ingredients interesting. What brings the Bengali influence in your cooking – friends, spouse? I am married to a Bengali hence the Q.
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Hash,
So glad you are reminded of your home cooking!
None of those 🙂
Had heard praises of Paanch phoron daal from a friend long back and when I stumbled upon those spices in the grocery store, brought them home, tried and fell in love instantly. Rest, as they say is history!
simplysophiebea says
Your blog is wonderful! I love Indian food and it’s great to see recipes I can make at home. I just became a part of the blog community, and I’m only 14 years-old. I’d love for you to check it out @simplysophiebea !
saraj0120 says
Beautiful blog! I’m exploring the idea of delving deeper into vegetarianism. This will definitely help – love your honesty and passion!
Priya Kedlaya says
Dear Radhika,
You have a gorgeous blog! I love your philosophy of using traditional cookware, and your photography and styling are amazing and awesome. I’m just starting out with blogging (www.sugarfreesweetheart.com) and I’m sure your posts will inspire!
Love, Priya
Urvashi Roe says
I’ve just discovered your blog and I love it. Could look through your imagery all day and feel heartened that you have the same lenses as me so I have hope!
Chandni@Sheikhland says
What an impressive blog Radhika! Love it and look forward to reading more of you!
Chandni@Sheikhland says
Hi Radhika! I have nominated you for the Liebster award! Take a look here to know more – http://chandnilahoti.wordpress.com/2013/07/11/my-first-ever-award-nomination/!
Rachelle @ Sweet Home Pasadena says
Gorgeous, beautiful, mouth-watering blog!! I am a happy girl to have found it! 🙂
MRG says
Hi Radhika! Came accross your blog through Daily Post, It’s really quite something !
You have some stunning shots!
Foodie greetings !
xo Marez
http://cantcooksowhat.com
Rashmi says
My struggle to find a good Haagalakai gojju recipe ends here.. (literally holding bitter gourd right now).As if finding the recipe wasn’t exciting enough i am also from namma very own bengalooru and living in Houston ;D.
Thank you for the recipe!!
Cheers.
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Rashmi, So glad to know you are a fellow Bangalorean and a Houstonian! Doesn’t happen too often..
Many people who even dislike Bitter Gourd have become converts after tasting this Gojju.
Let me know how you like it!
Rashmi says
I just made a small jar full of it..I must say. Its just like how my mom makes it! Super delicious..! who says vegetarians cant have awesome food! Thank you again for sharing the recipe.
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
That’s fantastic!
Who says! 🙂
Pascale LeBrasseur says
I’ve nominated you for a super sweet blog award… You can find the details in my post below:
http://lessonsfrommydaughter.me/2013/08/04/super-sweet-blog-award/
I hope you will enjoy it!
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thank you so much!
Kish says
Hey there hwz it gng?? Im still waiting for ur Raagi Mudde/ Sankati.. Im in Houston now.. Kindaa missing ma home food.. Any help frm u will be appreciated.. Kish
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Kish,
Thank you so much for your patience and patronage. I have well meaning intentions to post it on the blog. Hopefully soon.
Life On My Plate says
This is a lovely Blog you have here Radhika.
I have just begun my Blogging journey myself, and if one day my pictures come out half as beautiful as yours, I would consider myself lucky. 🙂
Wish you all the very best!
As I have married into a vegetarian family, I look forward to trying out some of your recipes… 🙂
Life On My Plate says
Hi,
I love your blog, and nominated you for the “Very Inspiring Blogger Award”.
If you’d like to accept, just visit my post to see how –
http://lifeonmyplate.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/theres-inspiration-all-around-us/
Best,
Upasna
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Upasana,
Thank you so much for the nomination!
benvenutocellini says
you are simply GREAT!
Purush says
very useful. full of veggies .veg to get better health. Thanks so mcuh. its Purush
Ana J. says
Hi Radhika,
Just discovered you on Super’s blog! i am glad i did!
I just love it!
looking forward to trying out some of your recipes.
thanks
<3
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thank you Ana..
roasted purple potatoes is a favorite of many! You could try starting there..
carriebelongs says
I can’t wait to try your wonderful recipes! I have converted to a healthier, mostly vegan diet after a cancer diagnosis. It’s the best cancer “treatment” out there and my health has become better than ever.
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Let me know which ones you try out, Carrie.. would love yo hear..
The Healthy Epicurean says
I’m so glad to have found your blog – your food looks exactly the sort of things I love…
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thank you! Hope you do!
renudimple says
you have an awesome blog.. wonderful pics… i am so drwan to this blog.. i have been going from one recipe to the other..
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Renu, Thank you so much!
Kim says
Love your recipes and your photography is wonderful! I’ve nominated you for a Liebster Award. Thanks for sharing with us!
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Glad you like it! Thank you so much Kim..
Eat,live,burp says
Hi there!
i have nominated you for the “WordPress Family” award. Here are the details:
http://eatliveburp.net/2014/01/08/awards/
mjh333 says
Amazing blog! since my travel around india I have been recreating my our style cooking. Sometimes good sometimes not, some have been tested and have gone down well. Not quite as good as indian home cooking but passable. I like to mix things ups and create new styles of dish. Some of your recipes look amazing and veggie to, never easy to find good veggie dishes.
I struggle with stocking the right things I a weekly shopper other the spice and herbs. Good to see some ideas and stuff to regularly stock, I can make a list from your site, i look forward to cooking them up Thanks!
celestedimilla says
Hey there Radhika! I just discovered your blog and I love it! I really connect with your food philosophy. I also like to know the in’s and out’s of where my food comes from. I’m not familiar with the sattvic diet, but it sounds intriguing. I’m curious about why onion and garlic are not used as I use both regularly. Anyway, I’m happy I discovered your blog and look forward to getting to know you better. Celeste 🙂
Gayathri says
Dear Radhika,
First time i am visiting your blog. I will go through your posts. Wish you all the best for your endeavours.
Radhika says
Hi Radhika,
Looking through your blog is like seeing a reflection of myself. First off, my name is the same as yours, Radhika! I am also a staunch vegetarian living abroad and your recipes are much the same as what is cooked in my mum’s kitchen, which incidentally is in Mysore but I’m also a Bangalorean like you! Haha!
Great job! Keep it going! Your blog inspires me tremendously!
Thanks!
Pure and Simple Living says
Hi Radhika. I’m a fan who has just nominated you for a Liebster Award. If you’re interested in finding out more about your nomination, please feel free to check out the following post on my blog: http://pureandsimpleliving.wordpress.com/2014/03/30/lovely-liebster/. Congratulations and keep up the great work! – Elke
Cooking Diary by Shruti says
CONGRATULATIONS!!
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K.Wani says
Radhika, those photographs are beautiful! Haven’t tried any of the recipes but the photographs caught my eye and just loved them! Will definitely have to try those south Indian recipes. I love authetic south indian recipes, so thank you for bringing them! Please visit my blog and have a look at it if possible:
http://kshitijawani.wordpress.com/
Duc Nguyen says
I love your food and beautiful photos!
milk + honey says
Lovely site!
shelbyplude says
Your site is beautiful and I adore Indian food, I am very excited to have found your blog!
millyb says
So excited to have found recipes that I can eat (I’m egg intolerant) and my vegetarian Indian friends can too who always put up with my lousy veggie lasagne every time they come over for dinner!
Hari says
Radhika, Just came across your blog. Very impressive pictures. Loved how you present all the ingredients in pictures. Will try the recipes.
tinywhitecottage says
Wow, I think you have just become my favorite blog. I love your food philosophy and now I’m very curious as to why onions and garlic are strictly excluded in Iyengar cuisine. You have my attention and I am very interested.
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Thank you TinyWhiteCottage.
According to Ayurveda, food is categorized three ways – satva, rajas and tamas based on the energy they create standing for goodness, passion/pleasure seeking and ignorace or evil qualities. Foods we eat influence the kind of energy created in the body and manipulate the state of mind. For example, alcohol, meat, garlic and onion fall into the category that creates more rajas and tamas. To keep the mind pure and calm, avoidance of these foods is indicated.
Iyengar cuisine is rooted in Ayurveda as well as spiritual well being. For spiritual pursuit, state of mind is given utmost importance which also begins with purity in diet.
Hope this helps..
tinywhitecottage says
Radhika, thank you so much for your response. I am very interested in learning more. I’m sure there are many books with available and I will start researching, as well as continue to read your blog. I have always been intrigued with Ayurveda traditions. Thanks again for your nice response.
Vandana says
A blog which I can connect with what I was looking for. Appreciate the work done by you the website has a life in it. Would love to read your posts as I’m a foodie and love the Iyengar Thaligai!!!
Cheers,
Vandana
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Vandana, Delighted that you could connect and like what you see. Iyengar Thaligai here consists of my family heirloom recipes. Do try them. They are good!
Su says
Radhika, Wow!! This blog is the first one that I have come across whose philosophy matches so much (that I’m amazed) with mine! I try to follow every rule that you mention above in my own cooking, see everything from an Ayurvedic perspective and feel a strong urge to preserve traditional cuisines. I have Tamilian-Andhra roots and spent three years of my life in Bangalore. And I too live in Texas now. Some connection there! I can so well relate to what you write that I suspect your blog will soon be one of my favourite go-to cooking blogs!
cookingwithoutlimits says
Hi
HI have nominated you for The Real Neat Blog Award. Its purely voluntary but if you would like to participate here are all the details
https://cookingwithoutlimits.wordpress.com/2015/11/11/the-real-neat-blog-award/
Megha Agrawal says
Hi,
I’m glad I found your blog. Amazing collection of recipes accompanied by brilliant photographs. Read your “Heart to Heart Interview Series” Simply loved it. I have noted some of the tips mentioned there hope I will get some better photos now. Learned a lot form here Will be a regular visitor now.
Thanks Megha
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Megha, Thank you for writing. Happy to know that you liked the Heart to Heart series. It is very close to my heart. I do hope to see you around more often..
Roy says
Hello Radhika,
Thank you for visiting my space. I write anecdotal and try to be as honest as I cook. As I came to your space and I am truly amazed by the beautifully composed photographs. You have an eye for details. I really appreciate that.
Best regards,
Roy
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Roy, you are creatively expressive.. That is a beautiful gift you have..
Beauty is is the eyes of the beholder.. Thank you for your kind words of appreciation. Happy Holidays! to you and your loved ones..
salona says
Hi Radhika, I have been following your work-of-art website for a few years now and I finally decided to drop in and say hi. Clean freshness flows from it every time I read it. Love your style. Keep it going girl !
justhomemade says
Thank you so much Salona. It means a lot.I will keep working harder to keep it fresh and interesting for readers like you
Amrahs Elin says
Hi Radhika, your blog looks as yummy as the food in the pics you posted. I loved your blog. Will surely will love to follow your posts. Thank you so much for creating this wonderful blog and sharing yummy-licious recipes 🙂
justhomemade says
Thank you so much Amrahs for the kind words. Hope to see you around and that you’ll try something that interests you
justhomemade says
Thank you so much for the kind words Elin.. would love to see you around
Anita says
I loved your blog, yummy recipes, especially pictures nailed my mood…..wanted gardening pictures as I too fond of plants
justhomemade says
Thank you so much for leaving such words of appreciation Anita
You can follow my instagram page @justhomemade
I share plenty of my balcony garden stories there along with food related stuff
Hope to see you there and have great conversations