Hi! I'm Srivalli
Welcome to Spice Your Life, my culinary home where pure vegetarian cooking meets tradition, innovation, and a whole lot of heart.
I'm a food blogger, recipe developer, and home cook based in Chennai, India. What started as a personal journey to feed my picky eaters has grown into a vibrant community of food lovers exploring authentic Indian cuisine, eggless baking, and healthy home cooking.
My Cooking Journey
I didn't start out as a natural in the kitchen. I began baking at 20 and only learned regular cooking after marriage. But I had the best teachers anyone could ask for-my mother and my mother-in-law, both exceptional cooks who could create magic with the simplest ingredients.
My mom has an incredible gift: she can cook anything brilliantly even on the first attempt. Her love for cooking and exploring new cuisines has always inspired me. My mother-in-law, who lived with us, was equally talented, and my husband still reminisces about her dishes. I learned her style of cooking, blending it with my mom's techniques to create my own approach.
My father, a medical doctor specializing in diabetes management, has been another crucial influence. He has authored numerous articles on diabetes and its management, making complex medical information accessible to everyday readers. Under his expert guidance, I've developed many diabetes-friendly recipes that don't compromise on taste while keeping health at the forefront.
Many of the traditional recipes I share come from my grandmother-authentic Rayalaseema recipes passed down for over 50 years. These family treasures form the heart of what I do.
Why Spice Your Life?
I created Spice Your Life a year after starting my first blog, Cooking 4 all Seasons. While my first blog covers everything under the sun, I wanted a dedicated space for pure vegetarian cooking-no eggs, just beautiful plant-based dishes with dairy.
This blog is my passion project where I focus on:
- Authentic Indian Cuisine from across different states, including many forgotten traditional recipes that deserve to be revived
- Eggless Baking because when I started baking, eggless cakes were nearly impossible to order from shops. I've created an extensive collection of easy eggless cake recipes, many of which have been adapted by friends who opened restaurants!
- Healthy & Diabetic-Friendly Recipes developed under the guidance of my father, a diabetes specialist who has authored numerous articles on diabetes management
- Kid-Friendly Dishes born from years of feeding my three picky eaters (now all grown up!)
- Bachelor-Friendly Recipes and quick weeknight meals for busy lives
- Regional Specialties from Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema, keeping our culinary heritage alive
My Family
My daughter recently got married six months ago and has inherited the cooking talents from both her grandmothers-my husband swears it's in her genes! She cooks brilliantly, especially when trying something for the first time.
My twin boys are now in college and yes, still picky eaters. But over the years, I've settled into a repertoire of dishes that suit their tastes, and that journey has given me countless recipe ideas to share with you.
Milestones & Achievements
Over the years, this food blogging journey has brought incredible opportunities:
- Featured in The Hindu newspaper and various food magazines
- Panel Speaker representing India on Indian Food at the BlogHer Conference in 2010
- Judge for several food competitions
- Catered cooking feasts for 100+ people at my office, planning and scaling up menus myself with tremendous success
- Founded Blogging Marathon, a community of food bloggers who take up monthly cooking challenges. I've conducted over 200+ editions and organized in-person meets in 5 different cities!
- Created one of the first comprehensive A to Z English-based recipe collections covering different cuisines from around the globe
What Makes My Recipes Special
Every recipe you find here is tested in my home kitchen and comes with a story. Whether it's a 50-year-old family heirloom recipe from my grandmother, an eggless cake I perfected through trial and error, or a kid-friendly meal that finally got my boys to eat their vegetables-each dish is shared with love and practical tips.
I believe that without spice, there is no taste in food, and so is life. The right blend of spices, techniques, and heart makes all the difference. My recipes honor tradition while embracing the needs of modern home cooks who want healthy, delicious, vegetarian meals without spending hours in the kitchen.
Let's Connect!
I'd love to have you join this culinary journey! Follow along on:
- Spice your Life! on Insta
- Spice your Life! on Facebook.
- Spice your Life! on Pinterest
Whether you're looking for traditional Indian vegetarian recipes, eggless baking inspiration, healthy meal ideas, or simply want to explore the rich diversity of Indian cuisine-you're in the right place.
Happy cooking, and thank you for being here!
With love and spices,
Srivalli
P.S. If you're looking for an even wider variety of recipes including non-vegetarian options, do check out my other blog, Cooking 4 all Seasons!