
Hi I Am
Rekha Kakkar
Life is complicated so let’s keep our food simple! No this is not a quote from someone else 🙂 this actually sums up my food philosophy and why I started this food blog.
My Tasty Curry is where I share easy, flavor-packed vegetarian recipes for busy home cooks, with a focus on healthy breakfasts, high-protein meals, meal prep, and practical everyday cooking.
I’m Rekha Kakkar, a nutritionist, recipe developer, and former professional food photographer, and every recipe I publish is created to be reliable, approachable, and worth making again.
Hi, I’m Rekha Kakkar.
I’m a nutritionist, recipe developer, and former professional food photographer, and I created My Tasty Curry to help busy home cooks make easy, flavorful, and reliable vegetarian meals for real life.
Here, I share recipes that are practical enough for everyday cooking but still exciting to eat, from healthy breakfasts and high-protein recipes to meal-prep ideas, comforting vegetarian dinners, Indian-inspired dishes, and easy recipes made with everyday ingredients.
My goal is simple: to help you cook food that feels good, tastes good, and fits into your life.
Life is complicated
so, Lets keep our Food
simple
What You’ll Find on My Tasty Curry
My Tasty Curry is for home cooks who want recipes that are:
- easy to follow
- full of flavor
- practical for busy weekdays
- family-friendly
- meal-prep friendly
- made with simple, accessible ingredients
You’ll find a mix of:
- healthy vegetarian recipes
- high-protein breakfast and meal ideas
- Indian and globally inspired dishes
- Instant Pot and air fryer recipes
- make-ahead recipes and meal-prep ideas
- lighter everyday meals that do not sacrifice flavor
Whether you are cooking for yourself, feeding your family, or planning meals ahead for the week, I want these recipes to feel approachable, dependable, and worth making again.
Why You Can Trust My Recipes
Food has been both my profession and my passion for years.
As a nutritionist, I care deeply about creating recipes that are not only delicious, but also practical and balanced for everyday eating. As a former professional food photographer, I have spent years working closely with food, understanding ingredients, cooking techniques, and what makes a recipe truly work in a home kitchen.
Over the years, I have also built a career as a recipe creator and food blogger, helping readers cook meals that are flavorful, achievable, and repeatable. My approach is always focused on recipes that real people can make successfully in their own kitchens.
How My Recipes Are Developed
Every recipe on My Tasty Curry is created with the home cook in mind.
My recipe process includes:
- testing ingredients and flavor combinations carefully
- checking measurements, timings, and methods
- simplifying recipes where possible without losing flavor
- adding notes for substitutions, storage, and variations
- making sure the recipe works in a real kitchen, not just in theory
I try to write recipes the way I would want them written for me: clearly, honestly, and with enough guidance that you can cook with confidence.
My Food Philosophy
I believe good food should be nourishing, comforting, and realistic.
Healthy cooking does not have to feel restrictive, complicated, or bland. Some of the best everyday meals are the ones that balance flavor, nutrition, and convenience in a way that works for real life.
That is the kind of food I love to create and share here: vegetarian recipes that are satisfying, approachable, and designed to make everyday cooking easier.
A Little More About Me
My cooking is shaped by years of experience, family meals, and exposure to a wide range of cuisines and food cultures. That journey continues to inspire the way I cook today, grounded in home cooking, but always open to new flavors, better methods, and smarter ways to make food that fits modern life.
At the heart of it all, I care about helping people cook meals that they can feel good about serving again and again.
Start Here
If you’re new to My Tasty Curry, here are a few good places to begin:
- High Protein Recipes
- Healthy Breakfast Recipes
- Meal Prep Recipes
- Instant Pot Recipes
- Easy Vegetarian Dinners
Thank you for being here. I hope My Tasty Curry helps make your everyday cooking easier, more flavorful, and more enjoyable.
Recipe Testing & Nutrition Note
I create and test my recipes with a strong focus on real life cooking. That means paying attention not just to flavor, but also to clarity, timing, texture, ingredient balance, and how well a recipe works in an everyday home kitchen. I also try to include useful notes on substitutions, storage, variations, and meal prep options whenever they add value for the reader.
Because I’m a nutritionist, I care deeply about recipes that feel balanced, practical, and enjoyable to eat. Any nutrition information shared on My Tasty Curry is meant as a general estimate and for informational purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice, and values may vary based on ingredients, serving sizes, and product brands. If you have specific health concerns or dietary requirements, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
