For most of us, the idea of a good life is traveling, shopping to our heart’s content, being fit and perhaps even being with someone we love. But, a few of us live only to eat good food! We equate a scrumptious meal with a day well spent and are constantly on the lookout for new recipes and dishes to try. While people vile away their time doing online shopping or binge-watching a new Netflix series, foodaholic explore social media to find the next tempting dish!
If you think you are a foodaholic belonging to the growing tribe of people who are obsessed with good food, then you have reached the right place. We understand your need for well-plated yummy-looking dishes and thus, bring to you a list of 8 Indian Chefs on Instagram (famous Indian chefs) who have slowly and steadily conquered our Instagram Feed!
Ranveer Brar, @ranveer.brar
Ranveer Brar is a very famous Indian chef in the culinary space, across the board, including on Instagram with a follower-base of over 236,000. This charming chef-runs successful food shows on TV and was one of the judges on Masterchef India. Ranveer’s specialty lies in re-inventing popular Indian dishes where he picks up age-old recipes and gives them a quirky twist.
Pooja Dhingra, @poojadhingra
If you love macaroons, you cannot help but follow Pooja Dhingra on Instagram. This pastry chef runs India’s first macaron store! In addition to being the proud owner of Le15 Patisserie, she is also a celebrated author. 2.1 million people already follow her on Instagram – and, trust us, her feed truly does reflect her passion. Follow her to satisfy your inner sweet tooth with a dose of colourful, beautiful macaroon pics.
Anahita Dhondy, @anahitadhondy
Anahita Dhondy has the tag of being the youngest head chef of a leading chain of restaurants – Sodabottleopnerwala – in fact, she was only 23 when she accomplished this feat. Known for experimenting with different ingredients, over 61k followers on Instagram have been witnessing her inspiring journey to create one great dish after the other. What’s nice about her Insta feed is that it consists of a balanced mix of professional and personal highlights.
Saransh Goila, @saranshgoila
If you love butter chicken, chances are you’ve already heard of Saransh Goila. He owns a popular restaurant in Mumbai called “Goila Butter Chicken,” and has authored the acclaimed travelogue, India on My Platter. Recently, he was even invited as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia’s 10th season where contestants prepared his famous butter chicken recipe. Over 165,000 people are following on Instagram to relish his drool-worthy butter chicken recipes.
Shivesh, @shivesh17
Shivesh, 22, is a baking sensation on Instagram. This self-taught baker is religiously followed by over 170,000 people who wait for his picture-perfect baking shots and delicious recipes. He has a YouTube channel, as well, and loves spreading joy through his sweet cooking. So, if you are a baking enthusiast, follow Shivesh because you never know what you might learn!
Archanaskitchen, @archanaskitchen
Archana’s Kitchen started off as a personal blog but soon gathered 182,000 followers on Instagram, all due to the easy-to-follow, healthy recipes being shared by Archana herself. If you are looking to get some zest in your everyday cooking, then @Archanaskitchen on Instagram is a good place to find your daily dose of inspiration. The food pics are simply irresistible and eclectic!
Gaggan Anand, @gaggan_anand
Gaggan Anand is a famous Indian chef and successful restaurateur – he owns the famous Indian restaurant Gaggan in Bangkok, which is known for its progressive cuisine. Over 166,000 people turn to Gaggan’s Instagram feed for snippets of his life that include running his restaurant, dishes from his menu and moments from his travel escapades. His witty one-liners are rather popular, too.
Hebbar’s Kitchen, @hebbars.kitchen
If you’re vegetarian, Hebbar’s Kitchen is a saviour, especially if you’re a non-cook who wants to brew a nice dish, but has no clue where to begin. With over 830,000 followers, Hebbar’s Kitchen has an unending list of easy-to-make recipes ranging from curries and starters to breakfast options and desserts.
We hope these tasty Instagram accounts run by famous Indian chefs offer you all the food-inspiration you’re looking for. Bon appétit!
