Where Every Recipe Tells a Story

Discover an archive of legacy recipes, heartfelt memoirs, and timeless flavor traditions.

About the Book

Flirting with Flavor: A Collection of Family RecipesΒ is more than a cookbookβ€”it’s a celebration of food as legacy. This culinary journey invites you to explore the diverse landscapes ofΒ Karnataka, starting inΒ Punganur, where Andhra influences bring bold heat, tang, and unapologetic spice. Next, you will drive westwards through the lushΒ MalnadΒ region, where forest produce and gentle seasoning define everyday meals. Your final stop arrives in the North inΒ Hubli/Dharwad, known for comforting, grounded dishes that balance richness with restraint.
From everyday comfort food to festive dishes, each recipe reflects simplicity, depth of flavor and emotional connection.Β 

What Makes This Cookbook Different

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Recipe Categories

Explore recipes like the Punganur pulao, millet based Ragi mudde and Mulgai Palya (delicately spiced eggplant curry) with Gangal dose (steamed plate idle) by combining dishes from each of the regions in our Sample Menu section.

1

Breakfast

Simple Starts

2

Lunch

Practical Meals from all three kitchens

3

Dinner

Elaborate dishes rooted in tradition

4

Festival

Authentic cooking with regional character

5

Snacks

Creative healthy snack foods

About The Author

Anu Shankar brings together memories, culture, and cuisine in this deeply personal work. Inspired by her roots, she preserves traditional recipes while making them accessible for modern kitchens.

This cookbook preserves recipes that lived in kitchens long before they lived on paper

Where Every Recipe Tells a Story

Discover an archive of legacy recipes, heartfelt memoirs, and timeless flavor traditions.

What Makes This Cookbook Different

Grab Your copy today

India

International

Recipe Categories

Explore recipes like the Punganur pulao, millet based Ragi mudde and Mulgai Palya (delicately spiced eggplant curry) with Gangal dose (steamed plate idle) by combining dishes from each of the regions in our Sample Menu section.

1

Breakfast

Simple Starts

2

Lunch

Practical Meals from all three kitchens

3

Dinner

Elaborate dishes rooted in tradition

4

Festival

Authentic cooking with regional character

5

Snacks

Creative healthy snack foods

About The Author

Anu Shankar brings together memories, culture, and cuisine in this deeply personal work. Inspired by her roots, she preserves traditional recipes while making them accessible for modern kitchens.

This cookbook preserves recipes that lived in kitchens long before they lived on paper