About Neha Mathur & Whisk Affair’s Journey

Some of my earliest and happiest memories are of food. Growing up in Banda, a small town in Uttar Pradesh, I was the eldest of three sisters (the younger two being twins!), raised by doctor parents who somehow always made time to cook. My lunch boxes at school were legendary, and I knew, even then, that food was the thread I wanted to follow.

I did the responsible thing first. I trained as a dental surgeon, graduating in 2004. When I finally made the leap and left my practice to write about food full-time, it wasn’t a departure from who I was. It felt like coming home. Precision and patience, the two things dentistry demanded, turned out to be exactly the skills that made me a better cook.

Neha Mathur in Dentist Uniform

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Why Whisk Affair

I started Whisk Affair in 2012 with one simple belief: Indian cooking deserves better than vague instructions and crossed fingers. Every recipe I share is tested until it works, not just for me, in my kitchen, but for you in yours.

My culinary roots run deep and wide. My dad is from Rajasthan, my mom from UP, and I grew up eating and learning two very different regional traditions at the same table. Living in Bangalore and Pune opened up entirely new worlds of flavor.

In Pune, I learned Maharashtrian recipes from our cook, absorbing the art of those intricate spice blends one dish at a time.

In Bangalore, it was a neighbor aunty and a circle of generous friends who pulled me into their kitchens and taught me about South Indian cuisine, which no cookbook ever could.

And then there’s Mohit’s family, warm, wonderful North Indian cooks whose recipes I’ve been lucky enough to learn and carry forward.

I’ve also extensively traveled the globe – through the US, Europe, and Asia. The global recipes that you see on my blog are inspired by those travels.

My knowledge comes from real kitchens, real people, and years of cooking the same dish over and over until I truly understood it. That’s what I bring to every recipe on Whisk Affair.

Today, Whisk Affair is one of India’s most trusted recipe destinations. I’ve been recognized by Forbes India as a Top 100 Digital Star and consulted by global food brands including Nestlé, Saffola, India Gate, and Prestige.

The People Behind The Scenes

My husband Mohit keeps the digital side of things running beautifully. He’s my chief tasting officer and the strategic mind behind the platform.

My son Bhavye, currently studying computer science at the University of Michigan, is my most honest critic and the reason my recipes stay relevant to a younger, global audience.

We also have our dog Oreo, who has strong opinions about anything that hits the floor.

I currently live in Bentonville, Arkansas, with my little crew.

If you are interested, look at Bhavye’s profile here.

Bhavye Mathur, Son of Neha Mathur

Read more about Mohit here.

Neha with her husband Mohit

Beyond The Kitchen

When I’m not cooking, I’m traveling and eating my way through somewhere new, decorating my home, collecting props for recipe shoots, or making extremely detailed to-do lists (a habit I cannot break and won’t apologize for).

I believe that pleasure in a job brings perfection in work, and I genuinely love what I do.

Neha Mathur in her kitchen

Right from childhood, I picked up on intricacies of cooking from my mom and dad, my lunch boxes in school were the most sought after. In search for my love for the food, I decided to give up my career in dentistry and get into recipes. I have loved every moment of the journey so far. I love my cooking appliances, tools, camera, cherish being a food enthusiast and love to share my expertise on Indian cuisine with my readers.

Neha Mathur

Let’s Stay Connected

If a recipe worked beautifully for you, or you tried it a different way, I’d love to hear about it, leave a comment, or drop me a note at neha@whiskaffair.com.

Subscribe to my emails to get notified of the latest updates, and in the meantime, check out all my recipes in the recipe index.

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Neha In The Media

I am honored to be regularly recognized by the global and national media outlets for my contributions to the culinary world. These features reflect my commitment to preserving and innovating Indian gastronomy.

Find more media mentions here.