Moving Out For The First Time? Here Are 17 Indian YouTubers And Instagram Creators Who Will Teach You Everything You Need To Know About Cooking

I've honestly acquired all my culinary skills because of these cooking channels and pages!

1. Nisha Madhulika | @nishamadhulika

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With around 14 million subscribers, Nisha Madhulika is one of the OG YouTubers in the food category. She is an expert in traditional Indian vegetarian cooking, providing easy-to-follow recipes and step-by-step instructions — all in Hindi.

You can also follow Nisha on Instagram.

2. Kabita's Kitchen | @KabitasKitchen

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In 2014, Kabita Singh decided to start a channel on YouTube in order to share her treasure of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food recipes, along with cooking tips and techniques, and never looked back. Today, Kabita's Kitchen has more than 13 million subscribers and is only growing.

You can also follow Kabita on Instagram.

3. Chef Ranveer Brar | @RanveerBrar

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Well, you know Ranveer Brar — he is a celebrity chef, author, restaurateur, and a MasterChef India judge. However, on YouTube, this self-proclaimed "food-sufi on a constant culinary quest" shares easy-to-follow Indian recipes in the breeziest manner possible and makes the end result look like art. I can personally vouch for the fact that ALL his recipes work.

You can also follow Ranveer on Instagram.

4. CookingShooking Hindi | @CookingShookingHindi

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CookingShooking is a popular YouTube channel that specialises in Indian street food recipes, along with traditional and modern Indian dishes. It is run by Yaman Agarwal, who started the channel in 2017 as a hobby, only to become one of the most popular Indian cooking channels on YouTube. While he seems to be on a break at this time, Yaman and his ardent "chatoros" certainly deserve a shout-out.

You can also follow him on Instagram.

5. HomeCookingShow | @HomeCookingShow

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This channel is dedicated to showcasing delicious and authentic recipes, especially South Indian recipes. Hosted by Hema Subramanian, a talented home cook, HomeCookingShow offers step-by-step instructions and easy recipes that cater to a wide range of culinary preferences. The focus is on traditional flavours and homemade goodness.

You can also follow Hema on Instagram.

6. Your Food Lab | @YourFoodLab

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Your Food Lab is a dynamic channel that combines food, creativity, and entertainment. Hosted by the charismatic Chef Sanjyot Keer, it features a wide array of recipes from Indian and international cuisines, with a modern twist. The videos are visually appealing and the cooking techniques are innovative.

You can also follow them on Instagram.

7. Kunal Kapur | @KunalKapur

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Kunal Kapur's YouTube channel is a culinary treasure trove, led by the renowned chef himself. Kunal offers a wide range of recipes, from traditional Indian delicacies to fusion creations, with his signature flair and engaging presentation style.

You can also follow him on Instagram.

8. Get Curried | @getcurried

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Get Curried brings you the world on your plate — global and Indian recipes that you can easily cook from the comfort of your own kitchen. Their recipes are easy and really worth the try.

You can also follow them on Instagram.

9. Spice Eats | @SpiceEats

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This is an exciting YouTube channel that celebrates the vibrant flavours of Indian cuisine and believes that everyone can cook. With a focus on authentic recipes, clear instructions, and helpful tips, Spice Eats offers a diverse range of delectable dishes from various regions of India.

You can also follow them on Instagram.

10. Hebbars Kitchen | @hebbars.kitchen

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Hebbars Kitchen is dedicated to vegetarian and vegan cooking and with a focus on Indian cuisine, the channel offers a vast collection of recipes presented in a simple format, making it accessible even for novice cooks. The best thing about Archana Hebbar's channel is that they also cater to diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly options.

You can also follow them on Instagram.

11. Saransh Goila | @saranshgoila

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Saransh Goila's (aka "the butter chicken guy") Instagram page is a delightful haven for food lovers. With his passion for cooking and story-telling, Saransh takes his followers on a mouth-watering journey through his culinary adventures. On his page, he showcases diverse and incredibly innovative recipes that you'll immediately want to try out.

12. Guntas Sethi | @chefguntas

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A patisserie chef from Le Cordon Bleu, Chef Guntas is a recipe developer and curator. If you're looking for unique and fancy yet easy-to-follow recipes that are delicious and often healthy, head straight to her page. 

13. Uma Raghuraman | @masterchefmom

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For recipes that are simple, use the freshest of local ingredients, and taste just like your mom's cooking, Uma's page should be your go-to. She also posts how-to videos like this one about cleaning mushrooms the right way. I personally follow her to lean more about South Indian cuisine.

You can also follow her on YouTube.

14. Binita Das | @__justanothercook__

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For the most comforting recipes (and aesthetics), give Binita, who "cooks what she eats", a follow, especially if you wish to learn more about homestyle Bengali cooking.

15. Pickles & Wine | @picklesandwine

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Sulakshna and Seema are sisters who love creating fun and unique vegetarian recipes using easy ingredients. What more could one possibly ask for?

16. Sneha Singhi Upadhaya | @snehasinghi1

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A food and beverage consultant, Sneha's Instagram page offers a plethora of yummy, unique, and sometimes healthy recipes that will simply make you want to dig in! If you're from Kolkata, you'd know her as the founder of Paris Café.

17. Oh, Cheat Day ! | @ohcheatday

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Shreya Agarwala is a Bangalore-based pastry chef and culinary enthusiast who whips up the quickest and easiest recipes that you'll certainly have a lot of fun trying out (and then devouring).