New Flinque AI now scores creator authenticity in real time across 4 platforms. See how
Verified on Instagram

The Excited Cook & Traveller

Food & Drink
@theexcitedcookandtraveller
👩‍🍳Shikha Sharda | Recipe Creator 🍽️ 🌼Simple nostalgic 1 minute FOOD videos🌼 📍Noida ✉️ Dm / Mail for collabs 👇🏻My YouTube Channel
  • Food & Cooking
  • Following 25
  • Followers 299.3K
  • Engagement 1.01%
  • Avg comments 27

About The Excited Cook & Traveller

The Excited Cook & Traveller (@theexcitedcookandtraveller) is a Food & Drink creator on Instagram, also filed under Food & Cooking. The account has 299,327 followers and 575 published posts. Recent posts average 1,211 likes and 27 comments, an engagement rate of 1.01%.

An audience of 299.3K puts The Excited Cook & Traveller in the mid-tier, between 100,000 and 1 million followers. The Excited Cook & Traveller follows just 25 accounts, which leaves well over 1,000 followers for every account followed. The Excited Cook & Traveller carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files The Excited Cook & Traveller under Food & Drink, with Food & Cooking as a secondary category.

The Instagram bio for The Excited Cook & Traveller runs to 18 words across 5 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for The Excited Cook & Traveller dates from October 2024.

Story Highlights

Unlocking shows the title and cover image of every story highlight this creator keeps pinned to the profile.

575 Posts

All 10 recent posts Flinque holds for The Excited Cook & Traveller are videos. The Excited Cook & Traveller has built a substantial archive of 575 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 521 followers for each post published. The Excited Cook & Traveller also keeps 9 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 168 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include leaves, recipe, ingredients, salt and method. The captions tag #spicy, #easyrecipes, #chutney, #aloosabzi and #aloo.

Aloo pyaz ki rasewali sabzi or I don’t know 🙈

If you ask me, I’m not really sure what to call this aloo mixed sabzi. 😄 But one thing I do know—it’s incredibly delicious and the kind of recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again. No complicated steps, no fancy ingredients, just simple, wholesome comfort food.

Let’s see the recipe.

Ingredients for the sabzi
2 tsp mustard oil
1 black cardamom + 2 green cardamom + 4-5 black peppercorns
1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp kasuri methi
2 green chillies
1 bowl water
Fresh coriander leaves

For marinating the veggies
2 potatoes, diced
2 onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tomato, diced
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 bowl plain curd
1 tsp mustard oil
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp sattu powder or roasted besan
Salt to taste

Method
1. In a bowl, add all the ingredients mentioned for marinating the veggies, mix well using your hands and keep aside
2. Now in a pressure cooker, add mustard oil, add the whole spices, seeds, kasuri methi and green chillies, cook for 30 seconds
3. Now add marinated masala and water and pressure cook upto 3-4 whistles
4. Once cooked, add fresh coriander leaves and that’s it:)

#aloosabzi #aloo #uniquerecipes #lunchrecipes #easyrecipes
Aloo pyaz ki chutney 🌿

No fancy ingredients, no complicated steps—just pure desi goodness 🌶️🧅🥔 This Aloo Pyaz Ki Chutney is spicy, flavourful, and the perfect side to elevate any meal.

Let’s see the recipe.

Ingredients
2 boiled potatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
8-10 mint leaves, chopped
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 bowl tamarind water
1 tsp jaggery powder
1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
1/4 tsp black salt
Salt to taste

Method
1. In a bowl, add boiled potatoes, onion, green chillies, mint leaves & coriander leaves. Mash everything nicely
2. Now add tamarind water and all the powdered spices, jaggery & salt
3. Add water for the required consistency, give it a good mix and enjoy with paratha or rice:) Simple!

#chutney #chutneyrecipe #aloochutney #amritsarikulcha #spicy
Spicy Turkish Salad 🥗

Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavor 🌶️This Spicy Turkish Salad is loaded with finely chopped veggies and tossed in a bold, zesty dressing that brings the perfect kick to every bite.

Simple ingredients, big flavors, and pure freshness in a bowl.

Let’s see the recipe.

Ingredients
6-7 cherry tomatoes
1 green capsicum, finely chopped
1 red bell-pepper, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Handful of walnuts, crushed
1 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped

For the dressing
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Squeeze half a lemon
2 tsp chilli paste or schezwan sauce
Salt & pepper

Method
1. Chop all the veggies finely and place in a bowl
2. You can always add on your choice of nuts and seeds
3. For the dressing, add all the ingredients in a bowl and pour over and that’s it
4. Serve as a side salad or with freshly baked bread and enjoy:)

#salad #summersalad #saladrecipe #spicy #healthyrecipe
Tomato bhorta recipe 🍅🌿

All you guys know about baingan ka bharta but have you ever tried this tomato bhorta? It has rustic flavours, and comes together in minutes. So easy to make and so delicious, you can enjoy it in with plain rice or paratha.

Let’s see the recipe

Ingredients
2 tsp mustard oil
3-4 dry red chillies
6-7 garlic cloves
1 onion, sliced
2-4 tomatoes, cut into half
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
Salt to taste
2 green chillies, chopped
Fresh coriander leaves
1 tsp mustard oil to pour over

Method
1. In a pan, add mustard oil and cook red chillies, garlic, onion separately until charred
2. Now in a same pan, add tomatoes, cover the pan and cook for 3-4 mins, peel it off and take out everything in a bowl
3. Add green chillies, cumin powder, salt and fresh coriander leaves and mash everything with hands and that’s it:)

#bhorta #tomatobhorta #bharta #easyrecipes #quickrecipes
Saunf ka sharbat - The OG Summer Cooler 🌿🌿

Saunf Ka Sharbat is the ultimate summer cooler that refreshes you from within. 🌿✨ It helps fight dehydration, soothes acidity, supports digestion, and promotes healthy, glowing skin.

Whether you enjoy it after meals for better digestion or start your day with this natural detox drink, it’s a delicious way to stay refreshed. Plus, it’s incredibly gut-friendly, making it the perfect summer companion 💚

Ingredients for sharbat mix
1/2 cup fennel seeds
1/4 cup mishri (Rock sugar)
4-5 green cardamom
7-8 black peppercorns
1/2 tsp black salt

For sharbat
1 tsp fennel sharbat mix
1 lemon squeezed
Soaked chia seeds (optional)
Few mint leaves
Ice cubes
Water as required

Method
1. Grind everything mentioned for sharbat mix
2. Stain the mixture and store in an airtight container
3. Whenever required, in a glass of water add sharbat mix, soaked chia seeds, lemon juice, mint leaves and ice cubes
4. Mix well and enjoy:)

#summerdrinks #saunfsharbat #indiandrinks #gutfriendly #healthydrink
Chilli garlic coconut chutney 🌿🌿

This is my go to chutney recipe whenever I make idli chutney for breakfast. Because idlis are little plain in taste, this spicy tangy chilli garlic coconut chutney adds that flavour kick needed.

Let’s see the recipe.

Ingredients
(For chutney)
1 tsp oil
1 onion, chopped
4-5 garlic cloves
1 tomato
5-6 coconut chunks (about half of coconut)
5-6 Kashmiri red chillies (soaked)
5-6 cashews (soaked)
1/2 tsp tamarind pulp
Salt to taste

(For the tempering)
1/2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves

Method
1. Soak Kashmiri red chillies and cashews in some hot water for 15-20 mins
2. Now in a pan, add some oil and sauté garlic, onion and tomato for 2 mins
3. Now in a blending jar, add all the ingredients mentioned for chutney along with some water and make a chutney like paste
4. Make a tempering and pour over the chutney

#chutney #coconutchutney #chilligarlicsauce #southindianbreakfast #breakfastrecipes
Chilli garlic mango rice recipe 🌿🥭
(Episode 2 of mangos series)

South Indian cuisine truly knows how to turn simple rice into something incredibly delicious ✨ From tomato rice to lemon rice to coconut rice — every version has its own magic. But if there’s one recipe I can never get enough of, it has to be this raw mango rice 🥭♥️ Tangy, comforting and packed with flavour in every bite.

Ingredients
1 bowl boiled rice
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 sprig curry leaves
2 dry red chillies
1 tsp peanuts
1 tsp roasted Chana dal
1 onion, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
1 raw mango (grated)
Chilli garlic paste (3-4 garlic cloves + 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder + coriander powder + water)
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves

Method
1. Make chilli garlic paste using some water and keep aside
2. Now in a Kadai, add oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry chillies, peanuts, chana dal
3. Once peanuts get brown, add chopped onion, green chillies
4. Also add, grated raw mango, chilli garlic paste and sauté for another 2 mins
5. Add rice, salt, coriander leaves and give everything a good mix and that’s it:)

#mangorecipes #rice #mangorice #spicy #mangoseason
Kolkata style churmur chaat recipe 🌿🌿

Churmur is one of those quick chaats that hits all the right notes: spicy, sour, salty, and crunchy. Make it at home in under 10 minutes using my easy recipe.

Let’s make the recipe.

Ingredients
15-20 golgappas
1 bowl boiled black chana
2 medium boiled potatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
2 tsp tamarind water or tamarind chutney
1 lemon, squeezed
Handful of coriander leaves

(Powdered Spices)
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1/2 tsp amchoor powder
1/2 roasted cumin powder
Black salt & salt to taste

Method
1. In a big bowl, add golgappe and crush them
2. Add boiled chana, boiled potato, chopped onion, chopped green chillies, coriander leaves and mix
3. Add powdered spices, tamarind water and lemon juice
4. Mix everything nicely and serve:)

#chaat #churmur #streetfood #golgappe #chaatrecipes
This particular aloo recipe from the streets of mathura is my absolute favourite 😍
In this diwali series where I share recipes that are full of love and festive flavour ✨ Made with traditional flavors and Kanchi Ghani mustard oil
to ensure that my festive cooking is nothing short of magic. The strong flavor and pungent scent that fills my kitchen with a rich, earthy aroma.
Don’t forget to stock up on your from for a flavourful celebration.

#MustHaiMustard #HamdardKhaalisSpices #hamdardfoods
Honestly, I could eat this avocado sandwich made with extra creamy and delicious mayonnaise everyday for lunch and not get bored of it. It’s extra creamy, smooth and oh so delicious 🤤

This super crispy and super good avocado sandwich is my go to recipe when I have no time in hand and crave a simple yet comforting meal. All thanks to Hellmann’s Mayonnaise.
Try it out for yourself and let me know how you like it in the comments below 🥑🌿

Ingredients (For 1 serving)
2 slices,multigrain sandwich bread
15 grams, Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
1 avocado, 1/2 mashed, 1/2 sliced
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 a lemon, squeezed
Salt & pepper

(For the toppings)
6 slices of cucumber
6 slices of pickled onion
Slices of 1/2 avocado
Handful of arugula leaves
Butter or Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise for toasting

Method
1. Cut an Avocado, scoop out the pulp and mash with the fork, to this add, Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise, onion, garlic, lemon, salt & pepper
2. To assemble a sandwich, spread a layer of avocado filling, top up with cucumber, onion, avocados, and arugula leaves
3. Add another slice, grill it until you see the golden brown crust
4. Serve hot and enjoy:)🌿🌿

#ad #SandwichesLoveHellmanns #sandwich #mayonnaise #hellmannsmayonnaise

Thumbnails are unavailable for 10 of these 10 posts. Open a tile to view the post on Instagram.

The Excited Cook & Traveller's engagement

The Excited Cook & Traveller's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.01%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 99 followers. An average post collects 1,211 likes and 27 comments, close to 45 likes for each comment.

Engagement rate

1.01%

Avg likes
1.2K
Avg comments
27
Interactions : followers
1 : 99

Lookalike Creators

A free account lists creators whose audiences behave like this one, ready to shortlist and compare side by side.

Age & Gender

Unlocking shows how this audience splits across age bands and gender, charted from follower data.

Audience Location

Unlocking reveals the countries and cities where the most active followers of this account are concentrated.

Primary Language

Unlocking shows the languages this audience uses most in comments, interactions and the content it consumes.

Audience Interests

Unlocking lists the topics and categories this audience follows and engages with most often across the platform.

Authenticity

Unlocking scores how genuine the audience is, flagging fake, inactive or bot followers found in engagement patterns.

Audience Quality Score

Unlocking gives one overall audience quality score combining authenticity, engagement, follower activity and audience relevance.

Brand Affinity

Unlocking names the brands this audience already follows, mentions or engages with across social platforms.

Content Strategy

Unlocking breaks down the content pillars, tone and visual style this creator uses, and which formats perform best.

Commercial Insights

Unlocking shows collaboration types, an estimated pricing tier and a brand safety risk read for sponsored campaigns.

Industry Fit

Unlocking rates how well this creator and audience align with specific industry verticals and brand categories.

Research The Excited Cook & Traveller further

Flinque ranks Instagram creators in Food & Cooking, categories The Excited Cook & Traveller is filed under, and its free tools measure the same figures for any public account.

Frequently asked questions

These answers about The Excited Cook & Traveller are generated from the Instagram profile data Flinque holds for the account.

Who is The Excited Cook & Traveller?

The Excited Cook & Traveller (@theexcitedcookandtraveller) is a Food & Drink creator on Instagram, also filed under Food & Cooking. The Excited Cook & Traveller carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for The Excited Cook & Traveller runs to 18 words across 5 lines.

How many followers does The Excited Cook & Traveller have?

The Excited Cook & Traveller has 299,327 followers on Instagram (299.3K). The Excited Cook & Traveller follows just 25 accounts, which leaves well over 1,000 followers for every account followed. The Excited Cook & Traveller has built a substantial archive of 575 posts.

What is The Excited Cook & Traveller's engagement rate?

The Excited Cook & Traveller's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.01%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 99 followers. An average post collects 1,211 likes and 27 comments, close to 45 likes for each comment.

What does The Excited Cook & Traveller post about on Instagram?

Flinque files The Excited Cook & Traveller under Food & Drink, with Food & Cooking as a secondary category. All 10 recent posts Flinque holds for The Excited Cook & Traveller are videos. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for The Excited Cook & Traveller repeatedly use the words leaves, recipe, ingredients, salt and method. The Excited Cook & Traveller's captions carry hashtags such as #spicy, #easyrecipes and #chutney. The Excited Cook & Traveller writes those captions mainly in English. The Excited Cook & Traveller keeps 9 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

How do I contact The Excited Cook & Traveller for a collaboration?

The Excited Cook & Traveller's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 2 external sites, and a free Flinque account opens those links. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist The Excited Cook & Traveller and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.

The Excited Cook & Traveller's own Instagram profile is the one outbound link Flinque publishes for the account, and the 2 bio links open after signing up.

Public profile data sourced from Instagram. Flinque is not affiliated with The Excited Cook & Traveller.

Unlock The Excited Cook & Traveller's audience data