{"id":5163,"date":"2019-04-03T01:38:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T01:38:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-02-16T21:16:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:46:36","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chitrasfoodbook.com\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-chitra-s-food-book-my-17-year-culinary-journey\">About Chitra&#8217;s Food Book: My 17-Year Culinary Journey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanakkam and Welcome to Chitra&#8217;s Food Book \u2013 an Indian Vegetarian food blog dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chitrasfoodbook.com\/recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Indian recipes<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chitrasfoodbook.com\/recipes\/baking-recipes-eggless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eggless baking<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chitrasfoodbook.com\/recipes\/international-recipes-vegetarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Global Cuisine<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II\u2019m <strong>Chitra<\/strong>, the sole creator, photographer, and voice behind Chitra\u2019s Food Book. Since 2009, I have been on a mission to prove that <strong>&#8220;Anyone Can Cook.&#8221;<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-journey-from-ratatouille-to-chitra-s-food-book\">My Journey: From &#8220;Ratatouille&#8221; to Chitra\u2019s Food Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My journey began in 2009 with a simple Blogger site titled <em>Ratatouille \u2013 Anyone Can Cook<\/em>. In 2013, I transitioned to my own domain and rebranded as <strong>Chitra\u2019s Food Book<\/strong> to better reflect my personal identity. I kept &#8220;Ratatouille&#8221; as my tagline because it was suggested by my husband Sendhil and perfectly captures my philosophy: with a little guidance, everyone can create magic in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Culinary Roots: Nellai &amp; Tanjore Traditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in Tamil Nadu and now residing in Bangalore, my cooking is a beautiful blend of two distinct traditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Nellai Influence:<\/strong> My mother\u2019s authentic <strong>Tirunelveli (Nellai)<\/strong> recipes are known for their perfect balance of spice and salt\u2014the gold standard I strive for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Tanjore Legacy:<\/strong> My mother-in-law introduced me to the flavors of <strong>Kumbakonam and Tanjore<\/strong>. From her, I learned the art of &#8220;zero waste&#8221; and how to transform simple leftovers into delicious new dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I Became a Cook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, I never entered the kitchen before marriage! I was focused on my studies and social life while my mother-in-law handled the cooking. I began by simply standing by her side, watching her methods and jotting down notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was only after my daughter was born that I took up cooking full-time. What started as simple basics evolved into a deep passion for traditional South Indian, North Indian, and International cuisines. Once I mastered the stove, I ventured into <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chitrasfoodbook.com\/recipes\/baking-recipes-eggless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baking<\/a><\/strong>, specifically specializing in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chitrasfoodbook.com\/recipes\/baking-recipes-eggless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eggless cakes and cookies<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Process: Authenticity in Every Frame<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe in &#8220;Step-by-Step&#8221; transparency. Every recipe you see here is tried, tested, and critiqued by my husband, Sendhil\u2014my only food critic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Photography &amp; Video:<\/strong> I use a <strong>Nikon D5100<\/strong> to capture the real textures of my food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Editing:<\/strong> I personally edit my images using <strong>Photoshop<\/strong> and <strong>Photoscape<\/strong>, and my video tutorials are edited in <strong>Filmora<\/strong> and <strong>Inshot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evolution:<\/strong> I am constantly updating my 17-year archive of recipes to ensure they meet modern standards and include video guides for beginners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-philosophy\">My Philosophy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I focus on South Indian Vegetarian Cuisine, with a special emphasis on healthy alternatives like millets and traditional rice varieties (like Poongar rice). Whether you are a beginner looking for Bachelor Recipes or an experienced cook looking for &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chitrasfoodbook.com\/recipes\/indian-festival-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Festival Specials<\/a><\/strong>,&#8221; there is a place for you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-can-trust-my-recipes\">Why You Can Trust My Recipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In an era of AI-generated content, I take pride in being a real person with a real kitchen. Every recipe on this blog has been:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cooked and Tasted:<\/strong> Tested multiple times in my own kitchen in Bangalore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documented with Care:<\/strong> Photographed by me to show you the real texture and color of the final dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refined by Experience:<\/strong> With 17 years of blogging, I understand the small nuances that make a recipe succeed or fail.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognition and Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2013, I have been honored to be recognized as one of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bloggers.feedspot.com\/south_indian_food_blogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India\u2019s top food bloggers<\/a><\/strong> and have been featured in several leading newspapers and magazines. This wouldn\u2019t be possible without the love and support of readers like you. Your comments and feedback are what keep me going and brighten my day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While I haven&#8217;t published a physical cookbook yet, I consider this website my living &#8220;Food Book&#8221;\u2014a gift for my daughter\u2019s future and a free resource for you. Your comments, emails, and feedback are what turn this hobby into a joyful community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you try a recipe, please leave a comment\u2014it truly brightens my day!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What started as a hobby for me \u2013 and a way to record recipes for my daughter\u2019s future \u2013 has turned into something much bigger. Through blogging, I\u2019ve gained a wonderful community of encouraging and supportive friends. When I receive appreciation emails and comments from readers about my recipes, it fills me with joy and motivates me to continue sharing more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you try any of my recipes and enjoy them, I would love for you to leave a comment on the recipe page or send me an email. Your suggestions for improvement \u2013 both in terms of the recipe and my blogging style \u2013 are always welcome as they help me grow as a cook. A big thank you to all my readers and friends for your continued support and encouragement. Thanks for taking the time to read about my journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact me through mail : <strong>chitra.ganapathy@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-m-y-social-network\"><strong>M<\/strong>y Social Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find and follow me on <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chitrasfoodbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">facebook<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/chitrasendhil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blog\/page\/edit\/189009859774542472\/1281113763071649925#\">\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chitrasfoodbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ChitrasFoodBookRecipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youtube<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a 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