Hazeena Seyad is a passionate home chef whose culinary journey began at the age of 14. Guided initially by her mother-in-law, she grew into a confident and creative cook, unafraid to experiment and explore new flavours. What started as a personal passion soon evolved into a meaningful pursuit of sharing authentic regional recipes with the world.
To document her experiences, she created the Facebook page Sauté, Fry n Bake, where she shared everyday traditional dishes. With consistent effort and 27 years of home-cooking experience, her page grew to over 20,000 followers, earning appreciation from food lovers around the world. Encouraged by her community, she expanded her culinary work through various online platforms.
Hazeena’s cooking lessons—focused on regional cuisines—are extremely popular and give her the opportunity to connect with people who share her love for traditional food. Her website, sautefrynbake.com, is now one of South India’s well-known platforms for simple, authentic, home-style recipes. She is a regular contributor to Tamil magazines such as Pothigai Saaral and Aval Kitchen of the Anandha Vikatan group.
Her first Tamil cookbook, Vadhaka, Varukka, Vegavaika, a concise collection of Ravuthar recipes, was widely appreciated. Building on that success, she continues to share her community’s culinary heritage through her books and digital presence.
Coming from a Muslim upbringing, Hazeena deeply values tradition and family. Despite her busy schedule, her children and husband remain her first priority, and she credits them for supporting her culinary journey and encouraging her to turn her passion into meaningful work.
About the Author
Who Are the Ravuthars?
Ravuthars are a Muslim community from the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Their history dates back to the 12th century and is linked to Muslim soldiers of mixed Arabian, Turkish, and Rajput origin who arrived in South India with the Turkish armies. Because of this ancestry, Ravuthars have historically been referred to as “Turukkars” or Turks.
The title “Ravuthar” has linguistic roots across several languages: “Rabithu” in Arabic, “Ravuth” in Telugu, “Ravuthar” in Tamil, and “Rahootha” in Sanskrit. All these terms relate to horse traders, cavalrymen, horse riders, or horse trainers. While the title originally identified those associated with horse trade and training, it gradually became associated with Tamil-speaking Muslims. During the peak of the horse trade, some Arabs and Persians served local rulers along the Coromandel coast as horse trainers and caretakers, and many formed matrimonial alliances with native women. Their descendants came to be known as Ravuthars. The name is not a caste or class, as Islam does not recognize such divisions it is purely an occupational title from the past.
Though the community is no longer involved in horse trading, the title has continued through generations. Several places in Tamil Nadu, such as Ravuthanatham (Kallidakurichi), Ravuthanpatti (Kulithalai), Ravuthan Vayal (Pudukottai), and Ravuthanpalayam (Tirunelveli), are believed to have been early Ravuthar settlements. Over time, Ravuthars have integrated socially and culturally with neighboring communities, including in my own hometown of Tirunelveli. Certain traditions still preserve their ancient heritage; for example, the groom riding a horse during wedding ceremonies, though this custom is slowly fading.
My cultural background has deeply influenced my values and personality. I was born in Palghat and raised in Coimbatore, both of which shaped my identity. The language I speak, the idioms I use, the songs I grew up with, the clothes I wear, and the food I prepare all reflect my Ravuthar upbringing. They connect me to the community I belong to and to the rich traditions I cherish.
My ancestors passed down values that have guided me throughout my life kindness, care, understanding, and the ability to see the world without judgment. These qualities, along with my love for food and culture, define who I am and the heritage I proudly represent.
Every dish tells a story, and here we bring you the most delightful moments from our kitchen. Each recipe is crafted with care, cooked with passion, and captured to showcase its true flavour and beauty. Explore, enjoy, and get inspired.
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Delicious Moments Captured
Ravuthar Recipes
Ravuthar Recipes – With A Pinch of Love, first published in 2018 and now released in its Second Edition, celebrates the timeless culinary heritage of the Ravuthar Muslim community of Tamil Nadu. Rooted in tradition and refined through decades of home-cooking experience, the book specialises in documenting authentic regional recipes with precise measurements and easy-to-follow methods.
This edition brings together carefully curated dishes—from everyday staples to festive delicacies—captured through modern formatting and clear instructions to help today’s home cooks recreate traditional flavours effortlessly. Offering more than just recipes, the book preserves cultural memory, family traditions, and the warmth of a community’s shared food stories.
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