My Journey Back to Soulful Cooking
I am Anju — a home cook, storyteller, and the soul behind Flame to Soul.
For over 12 years, I’ve been quietly collecting recipes, preserving family traditions, and exploring the healing wisdom of food. What began as simple scribbles in notebooks has grown into this space — a blog born from memory, culture, and care.
I believe food is not just about feeding the body — it nourishes emotions, connects generations, and heals from within. Whether it’s a bowl of kanji on a rainy morning, the first pongal of the harvest, or a long-forgotten village recipe, I cook with the hope that each dish carries a story — and becomes part of yours too.
On this blog, you’ll find everything from comforting South Indian classics and Ayurvedic recipes to healthy millet dishes and festive favorites. Every recipe is tested in my humble kitchen, often inspired by my roots in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and always shared with love.
Thank you for being here. Let’s cook, remember, and celebrate the soul of food — together.
About Flame To Soul
Flame to Soul is more than a food blog — it’s a return to roots, a tribute to tradition, and a space where every recipe is a memory made edible.
Born from years of quiet cooking, handwritten notes, and a deep love for mindful living, this blog brings together the warmth of South Indian kitchens, the wisdom of Ayurveda, and the forgotten flavors of the past. It’s where rustic village recipes meet healing millet meals, where temple prasadams sit beside festive sweets, and where everyday dishes are treated with quiet reverence.
The name Flame to Soul reflects the journey of food — from the fire it’s cooked on, to the soul it nourishes. It stands for cooking that is slow, seasonal, and soulful. Cooking that listens to the body, honors the earth, and carries stories across time.
Whether you’re here for wholesome kanjis, no-fuss weekday meals, festive spreads, or a taste of the old ways — welcome. This space was made with love, for you.
Why I Created This Blog
This blog was created to preserve the beauty of traditional cooking — from everyday South Indian meals to forgotten regional treasures, from healing millet recipes to time-honored Ayurvedic practices. Here, you’ll find dishes that are humble yet nourishing, rooted in culture, and crafted with intention.
Each post is carefully written, tested in a real home kitchen, and shared with warmth — because food, for me, is a quiet form of love. Whether it’s a simple kanji, a festive sadhya dish, or a healthy millet breakfast, every recipe has a story behind it.
This blog is for anyone who longs to reconnect with their roots, eat mindfully, and bring a little more soul into their everyday cooking.
Welcome to Flame to Soul — where the flame is gentle, and the food speaks softly to the heart.
Categories You’ll Find on Flame to Soul
These are the recipe and lifestyle categories readers can explore on your blog, thoughtfully grouped for easy browsing:
Regional & Healing Roots
- South Indian Recipes
- North Indian Recipes
- Millet Recipes
- Ayurvedic Recipes
- Forgotten Recipes
- Healthy Recipes
- Weight Loss Recipes
Everyday & Seasonal Cooking
- Vegetarian Recipes
- Non-Vegetarian Recipes
- Breakfast
- Lunch & Dinner
- Snacks & Tiffin
- Sweets & Dessert
- Pickles & Condiments
Lifestyle, Modern & Special Diets
- Beverages
- Festive Recipes
- Baking & Bread
- World Cuisine
- Quick & Easy
- Millet Breakfast
- No-Oil & Detox Meals
“From forgotten recipes to healing bowls — here, every flame feeds the soul.“
Thank you for stopping by Flame to Soul.
Whether you’re here to reconnect with your roots, discover millet magic, or simply find joy in simple, soulful meals — I hope you find a recipe that speaks to your heart.
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I’d love to hear your memories, your family favorites, and your kitchen wins.
Let’s cook with care, eat with intention, and celebrate the soul of food — together.