HELLO FOODIES,
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food"-Hippocrates.
Welcome to Divya’s Nalabhagam, a space dedicated to authentic Indian vegetarian cooking rooted in tradition, simplicity, and nourishment.
I’m Divya, the author, home cook, photographer, and video creator behind this blog. I hold a Master’s degree in Nutrition and have over 20 years of hands-on cooking experience. While I am not a practicing nutritionist, my academic background and years spent in the kitchen influence the way I cook — with balance, mindfulness, and respect for traditional Indian food practices.
Why I Started This Blog
Divya’s Nalabhagam was started in 2016 as a way to document and share homestyle Indian vegetarian recipes that are practical for everyday cooking. My greatest inspiration is my mother, Meena, from whom I learned the foundations of traditional cooking — watching how simple, seasonal ingredients and time-tested methods can create meals that are both comforting and nourishing.
As cooking styles became more complicated and dependent on fancy tools, I felt the need to preserve recipes that work in real home kitchens. Over the years, this blog has grown steadily and now features over 500 carefully developed recipes, all rooted in traditional Indian cooking.
What You’ll Find Here
Divya’s Nalabhagam features Indian vegetarian recipes from both South Indian and North Indian cuisines, including:
Easy and traditional Indian breakfast recipes
Authentic Indian sweets and festival dishes
Everyday kuzhambu, kootu, poriyal, varuval, and curries
Simple rice varieties and side dishes
Homestyle meals prepared using locally available ingredients
All recipes are cooked, tested, styled, photographed, and written by me, with clear, step-by-step instructions to help home cooks recreate them with confidence.
Recipe Videos & Social Media
In addition to written recipes, I also create recipe videos and share my cooking across multiple platforms. Over the years, Divya’s Nalabhagam has grown into a trusted space for home cooks, with a large and engaged community across social media.
You can find my recipe videos and updates in the following channels:
Through these platforms, I share quick recipe videos, traditional cooking tips, and everyday meal ideas.
My Cooking Philosophy
I am a locavore and prefer cooking with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. My approach focuses on simple cooking methods, traditional techniques, and everyday kitchen tools. I do not use hi-fi or fancy cooking techniques or special equipment — my recipes are designed for practical home kitchens.
I strongly believe in the healing and nourishing power of wholesome, nutritious food when prepared thoughtfully and enjoyed as part of a balanced lifestyle. This belief shapes the way I cook and the recipes I share, without making medical or clinical claims.
A Note on Baking
Divya’s Nalabhagam does not focus on baking. This blog is dedicated to traditional Indian vegetarian cooking and everyday stovetop recipes commonly prepared in Indian households.
Recognition & Features
Over the years, my work has been recognised by several platforms and publications:
Listed among the Top 10 Indian Food Bloggers by Feedspot
Featured in the Top 25 Indian Food Blogs to Follow by Yum of China
Recipes and work published in the popular Tamil magazine Aval Kitchen
These recognitions encourage me to continue sharing authentic, well-tested recipes with sincerity and care.
Gratitude
My family has been my constant support system throughout this journey. Their encouragement and belief in my work motivate me to continue sharing recipes with sincerity and care.
Positive remarks and input are really appreciated.
If you have any doubts or queries please feel free to contact me by Email:
divyasnalabhagam@gmail.com
If you have any doubts or queries please feel free to contact me by Email:
divyasnalabhagam@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting my page have a great day.
-Divya