Mallika Badrinath ji

a famous author of several books on cooking 

cooking shows on TV are popular
http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Food/women-power-recipe-for-success/article3425239.ece
 

http://simpleindianfood-blogroll.blogspot.in/2009/09/mallika-badrinaths-rice-delights.html

http://www.awesomecuisine.com/foodguide/12/Mallika-Badrinath-Kitchen-Tips.html


best wishes,
sai bbhai.