Meet the Author — Anusha Yamijala I have been passionate about cooking since 7th class, with a special love for traditional Telugu and South Indian vegetarian cuisine. Over the years, my passion for cooking has also brought me recognition in cooking competitions. I am proud to have won 1. First Prize in the Febina International Online Cooking Competition 2. First Prize in the Shresthas Food International Online Cooking Competition 3. Top 150 in International Kerala Cooking Competition 4. YouTube Cooking Competition. and more to go Through AVAN PAKASASTRAM, I share traditional recipes, millet-based dishes, practical meal-planning ideas and the kitchen wisdom passed down through generations. My goal is simple: to help families bring the goodness of traditional Indian cooking into everyday life through recipes that are practical, nourishing and enjoyable to prepare. Every recipe book I create comes from my love for cooking, tradition and the belief that our everyday kitchen can be a beautiful connection between food, family and heritage. 🌾 Anusha Yamijala AVAN PAKASASTRAM @avanpakasastram