Hey, I’m Ananya.

Content Creator

Product Manager

Life-long Learner

 

About

Hi! I’m Ananya. My name means ‘unique’ in Sanskrit, and I’d like to think that I live up to that name.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved to creatively express myself, whether it be putting on concerts for my parents at the age of 7 👩‍🎤, or spending 90% of my school time obsessing over my literature homework.

I love to find meaning, and give meaning to the work that I do. I’m a product manager with experience in startups and mid-sized comapnies.

Outside my role as a PM, I’m on a mission to deliver valuable, relatable content to my audiences on experiencing personal growth, being international, and expanding my knowledge 📖(which includes my love for cooking).

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Cook with me!

Follow me at @cookwithbala

Love this spanakopita from @dimitras.dishes! Should have cut this pie style but muscle memory took over!
Would this omelette make @chefthomaskeller proud?
Buttermilk pancakes with blueberry compote, served with fresh whipped cream (in what was a well executed quenelle).
The dramatic beet salad with burrata and roasted pistachio vinaigrette🍃
Peak-a-boo says @thefoodietakesflight ‘s Rose Cucumber Salad! Recipe linked in the highlights section! Cooling, refreshing, and impressive as a first course to your meal.
Because regular avocado toast is ~so~ 2013. Toasted sourdough from @breadbakeryto topped with avocado and a Korean-inspired pickled cucumber salad (gochugaru, cucumber, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, salt, soy sauce).
What’s better than a classic Chili? It’s this White Bean Chili with harissa from @nytcooking . Topped with 5% yogurt (because we love ourselves) and seasoned with sliced avocados, lime wedges, and garnished with cilantro. View the link to
Don’t overlook the cute fennel bulb in your neighborhood supermarket. It’s sweet but still a little snappy, and a little like liquorice in taste. Trying out the Fennel and Arugula salad garnished with fresh fennel herb by @foodandwine. 10
Nothing beats the vibrant color of a carrot and sprouts salad! Paired with a tangy lemon dressing, this salad is a great companion to sunny days ☀️ and hot weather 🥵 . . . . #food #foodporn #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #
A veeeegan fried “chicken” burger 😍 which tastes as good as it looks. But the real mvp? The slaw that takes 1 minute to assemble! Cauliflower - @buzzfeedtasty Coleslaw - @bonappetitmag Mayonnaise- @inspiredtaste . . #foodstagram #fo
Bala Original! This is a great quick and easy snack. I had some left over HOMEMADE ricotta (by @foodwishes) that I made for my pizza last night. I just added it to toast with some walnuts, honey and sumac. The tangy-ness of the sumac and the acidity
@buzzfeedtasty always gets their desserts right. I absolutely love this Ultimate Chocolate Cake recipe and it’s definitely a fan favourite amongst my friends . . . #yummy #yum #food #foodporn #dessert #delicious #deliciousfood #chocolate #c
English muffins anyone? This surprisingly easy recipe has become a favourite for my Saturday mornings eggs benny. The recipe I took from @biggerbolderbaking and definitely recommend. And the best part? The muffins are NO KNEAD! So you literally let t
Swipe right for a true Bala specialty. This dish is very special to me as it came out of a period where I was in a food funk. Don’t you just hate those?! I had completely lost my appetite or my motivation to cook in the kitchen. Putting togethe
VEGGIE LOVERS UNITE! This cauliflower steak does not taste like a steak but is packed with flavour and a perfect crispy texture. In fact this dish is a favourite among my carnivorous friends. Check out @minimalistbaker ‘s cashew crusted caulifl
These are one of my favourite quick to make desserts that always impress! I make them for dinner parties or when I’m craving something sweet. I highly recommend this recipe! Credits go to @sallysbakeblog for her Chocolate Lava Cakes! . . .
Wholewheat mafalda corta with torn mixed mushrooms and creme fraiche.