I’m Maya Akhil, staying in Seattle for the past eight years with my husband, 5 year old son and one year old daughter. My passion for food… tasty, yummy, healthy food made me create the blog, Yummy O Yummy.
The idea was to focus on traditional South Indian style cooking and fusion dishes. But then over the years it went much beyond that. I realized that cooking cannot be limited to just one style or way of cooking. Your taste buds can be stretched out to try out so many other cuisines where you love some and of course hate some! So here I have compiled the recipes which tickled my taste buds, my family’s and of course, our friends’!
I always loved good food, and loved being around my mother whenever she was making delicious dishes. I was there with her to catch the aroma and to taste the food. My mother never let me cook when I was younger as I was really messy. So once I got a kitchen of my own I just dived into cooking. The first dishes, mostly husband’s favorites, were made with great care, to impress! And it did impress him. The blog happened in 2010 because my husband thought it was a good idea to have a place for all my recipes since I wanted to share them with friends.
I started this blog along with my cousin, Lakshmi who shared the same interest. After Lakshmi moved back to India, she got busy with her little one and new job so I have been handling the blog for the past 7 years. So what started as a hobby, along with the encouragement of friends and family, gradually turned into a full fledged blog and a serious endeavor.
I must say that the past 5 years of blogging gave me pure pleasure of just doing it! I wanted it to be a guide for newbie cooks, amateurs in the kitchen and the appreciation I receive make me believe that I am on the right path. DC books, a leading regional publisher in Kerala published 2 of my cookbooks few years back.
All the recipes in YummyOYummy have been tried and tested in my kitchen. I have posted the step wise pictures of most of the recipes, to give a clear idea, which I hope will be helpful in making a dish. Your valuable comments and suggestions will keep me motivated so if you try any of my recipes, do share the experience.
Happy Cooking!
Just came across your blog and I love the simplicity in most of your recipes. Great work and wishing you all the best.
Thanks Vinita.
I was searching some recipes and came across yours. I really enjoyed surfin all the receipes you posted and love the beautiful pictures. Keep up the good work and expect more simple recipes in the future.
Hi..Maya..im new to ur blog..Fabulous food blod i should say.Request you to share recipes for kids from 6 mnths.All the best wishes dear..God bless
Hi Maya
I liked your blog and tried many recipes,it came out well.If you know the recipe of Black Halwa please share it.All the best wishes.
hi Maya
your cooking keeps me encouraged and these recipes keeps my cooking going in full spirit………..keep going and keep uploading more recipes………..best wishes
hi maya,
came across ur blog for recipe for bole,need to know about souffle
thanks
Salish.
Hi Maya
Saw ur blog ! I truly loved it ! I have just started my married life so cooking comes along ! Please post some recipes esp desserts which can be made in the microwave.
Thanks and regards
Tanya
Happened to see your site, nice pictures , I love it. Definitely going to try some of your recipes.
Thanks
Deepa
my dear nmayachechi
its really surprize. You are doing a great job. I became a great fan of your blog. and am planing to cook all the recipes in yummy o yummy. feel proud of you
Thanks Nelvi 🙂
Hi maya ur dishes are looking very yummy …pls share the recipe wheat samosa
Just stumbled upon your blog and found some really yummy kerala vegetarian recipes 🙂
Hi maya….I am a big fan of ur blog!!!U have got some really awesome recipes out der!!!!Great snaps and great recipes!!
Do take some of your time and visit my blog http://foodpassionandlove.wordpress.com/
I would really appreciate that!!!Keep in touch!!!
Hi Maya chechi,
I just came across your website today! I am so excited especially since I am newly married and so excited to really learn how to properly cook Kerala recipes. Thank you for sharing and wish you much success!
Congratulations on your marriage! Welcome to my blog. Be sure to check out all the recipes and don’t forget to let me know your feedback 🙂
Dear sister,
well done,i am going to try some christian recipes with my wife.The link of ada prathaman and palad not getting.
well wishes
jinoy.abu dhabi
Hope you like the recipes..Here are the links
http://www.yummyoyummy.com/2010/08/ada-pradhaman.html
http://www.yummyoyummy.com/2010/03/palada-pradhaman-our-50th-post-and-our.html
Hi Maya,
Awesome dishes.
Glad to see passion in your recipes.
Thanks, Bij..
Hi Maya,
I have tried some recipies from your blog.. They really taste good. I did get appreciations from people around me for trying new recipies… Pictures posted by you are mouth watering:)
Thanks a lot, Yasodhai..Hope you continue to enjoy the recipes here 🙂
Maya…I am so hooked to your blog that there are days when I binge read it . Though YouTube is a more popular tool compared to a blog , I have read & tried most of your recipes with amazing outcomes
Thanks for illuminating our lives over the years with your foolproof , lip smacking recipes
Happy Newyear and Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Nitu!! Hope you continue to enjoy my recipes.
Wishing you and family too a Merry Christmas and happy New Year!! 🙂
Hi.
I was going through the kerala cuisine. I liked the recipes as they were authentic. I saw you have 2 cookbooks but they are in Malayalam. Do you have in English.
Wonderful
All Preparation Very niCe
me & mY mom Almost try😍✌🏻
Hello Maya Akhil,
I have tried some of your recipe. Came out tasty.
Have you published your recipe book? Where can I buy?
With best wishes,
Anand
Thank you so much! My cookbooks are available at DC books.
Hello,
My name is galaxy and i love your recipes.
Thank you!
Dear Maya,
Your recipes have really helped me since I am learning how to cook.
Thank you,Annie.’ M
Hi Maya Im Latha frm Chennai TN India. I came across ur page in Insta now Immediately fell in love with yours n came to know more about ur passion n of all attitude of being simplistic authentic impressed me a lot!! Nice knowing you and your recipes Stay blessed with good energy n cheers always Can u also pls share the details of Pans Veg dicers equipments helpful for cooking, we will find it useful please Best wishes