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Hey, I am Uma!
The cook, writer, and photographer behind Simple Sumptuous Cooking, where I create simple, wholesome vegan recipes rooted in Indian cooking and made for busy home cooks.
What You'll Find Here
At Simple Sumptuous Cooking, I share popular recipes that are simplified so you can prepare a great meal today!
- I share Indian vegan recipes from my kitchen with yours. Popular recipes are made simple in a way you can try them and also plan a meal around them.
- You can order my spice blends, which are handcrafted in small batches.
- Rather than ordering pre-cooked meals, you can learn how to prepare a great meal for yourself and your family for a fraction of the cost of a restaurant meal!
Top Recipes
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Fun Facts
- I express joy best through food and sometimes through dance. Cooking is planned; dancing is usually spontaneous.
- I can turn "no selling skills" into a successful homemade spice business proof that honest food really does sell itself.
- My kids are my toughest food critics. If a recipe passes their test, it earns a spot on the blog.
More about Uma & the blog
The Sanskrit word Mrishtanna, which means "best of everything," was suggested to me by my father when I started my blog. I preferred something shorter, so I went with Simple Sumptuous Cooking.
With good support from my husband and kids, I started this blog in 2015 as an earnest attempt to share my passion and spread the hidden joys of cooking.
My blog is all about cooking and sharing my passion for food with others. I cover Indian Vegan recipes, Instant pots, Air fryers, and how-to guides. I also share my personal experiences and stories about food and cooking.
I love cooking curries and rice dishes from scratch. I also enjoy baking cakes and cookies.
The best thing about being a food blogger is hearing from my readers who have made my recipes and enjoyed them. It's also great to connect with other food bloggers from all over the world.
I started my blog as a way to document my recipes so I could share them with family and friends. I never imagined it would grow into what it is today!
I completed my Bachelor's degree in law from SDM Mangalore College.
Simple Sumptuous Cooking Spices
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With my made-for-you spice jars, you can save time and money while having fun in your kitchen!
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These homemade blends added an unmatched depth of flavor to our dishes and were free from any preservatives or additives found in store-bought spice powders.
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Each blend is carefully crafted using traditional recipes passed down through generations and made with high-quality whole spices sourced from local markets.
Featured in...
I got interviewed in an Eat Blog Talk podcast - "The place where to Create a space for food bloggers to learn and grow as a community". You can listen and read my episode -Use Time Management to Streamline Blogging with Uma
Also featured In the Cook Local, Eat Local podcast, you will find inspiration, tips, and recipes for enjoying more local food and drink.
Listen here - "Indian Flavors for CSA vegetables"
Simple Sumptuous cooking has been featured on Bloglovin, Flipboard, Foodgawker, Parade, and Buzzfeed, among others.
Contact
Send me an email at info@mrishtanna.com