Hi, I'm Priyanka — and I'm so glad you found your way here. 🍵

Pull up a chair, make yourself some chai, and stay a while.

This little corner of the internet is my happy place — a space where I write honestly and warmly about the beautiful, messy, chai-fueled life of a desi mom. Whether you stumbled here looking for a recipe, some parenting solidarity, or just a familiar voice that gets it — welcome. You're in the right place.

So, who am I?

I'm Priyanka — a working mom, a lover of good food, and someone who is constantly trying to balance work, family, culture, self-care and faith all at once (with varying degrees of success, I'll be honest).

I grew up in India, surrounded by the aroma of my mom's kitchen, the sounds of Bollywood playing in the background, and a family that showed love through food and stories. In 2017, I packed up my heart, my masala dabba, and my whole life and moved to New Jersey. Now I'm raising my own little ones here in the US, trying to pass on those same traditions while figuring out this modern mom life day by day.

NJ is my home, but I miss India so much and that's okay too. This blog is for both versions of me, and for every desi mom who knows exactly what that feels like.

The Cozy Desi Mom started because I kept searching for a space that felt like me — somewhere between the aunty WhatsApp group and the Pinterest-perfect mom blog. I couldn't find it, so I made it.

Here on the blog, you'll find:

Recipes & Food — Desi recipes passed down, recreated, and sometimes accidentally improved. From biryani on a Sunday to quick weeknight dal, real food for real families.

Parenting & Kids — The honest, funny, sometimes overwhelming journey of raising kids with desi values in today's world. You are not alone.

Faith & Culture — Reflections on tradition, spirituality, and how I hold on to what matters while raising the next generation.

Self-care & Wellness — Because moms deserve care too. Simple, realistic ways to fill your own cup — no spa budget required.

A note from my heart

I write for the mom who is doing her absolute best. The one who makes roti from scratch but also cries in the bathroom sometimes. The one who loves her kids fiercely, misses her own mom, and is still figuring herself out.

I see you. I feel you. I am you.

I'm not an expert — I'm just a mom with a lot of feelings, a good chai recipe, and a blog. I hope something here makes you feel a little less alone and a little more at home.

Let's be friends

I'd love to connect! You can find me sharing everyday moments, quick recipes, and real talk on Instagram. Or drop me an email — I read every single message and reply as fast as a mom of little ones can. 😄

Email: thecozydesi@gmail.com

With love and chai, Priyanka The Cozy Desi Mom