# Archana's Kitchen — Simple Recipes & Cooking Ideas

> Indian and international recipes, meal plans, and cooking videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Archana's Kitchen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archanas-kitchen/id1330569397 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Archana's Kitchen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330569396)
- Category: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 328 App Store ratings · 146 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archanas-kitchen/id1330569397/reviews.md

## What is Archana's Kitchen?

Archana’s Kitchen is India’s trusted and leading recipe and food discovery app with easy to cook recipes, videos, meal plan ideas, lunchbox ideas along with healthy eating, diet and fitness information.

We have a wide range of recipes with Indian and International Cuisines. The recipes are are easy to understand with focus on using local and simple ingredients, healthier cooking techniques and step by step recipe instructions which makes cooking easier for everyone.

At Archana’s Kitchen, we are the pioneers in creating weekly lunch box ideas, weekly meal plans, weekly dinner ideas with a strong focus on healthy eating with portion control adding tremendous value to the users. 

Key features of Archana’s Kitchen Recipe App
- Fresh new recipes added every day
- Watch recipe videos with step by step instructions
- Detailed Weekly Meal plans from Monday to Sunday with complete meal ideas
- Lunch box ideas for both working professionals and kids school lunches.
- Notifications for recipes, meal plans & nutrition tips
- Ability to “Save” a recipe for offline viewing without internet connection
- Ability to “Search” recipes 
- Explore trending recipes
- Filter Recipes by Categories (list of categories below)
- Hindi Recipes


Key features of Archana’s Kitchen Recipes
- Photograph of the actual recipe
- Detailed description of the recipe, including which cuisine, diet and recipe preparation time.
- Detailed list of ingredients for each recipe.
- Each recipe also includes the cooking utensils and equipments that are needed
- Every recipe is paired with two or three more recipes giving you ideas for cooking a wholesome and complete meal.
- Recipes also focus on special diets, like diabetic friendly recipes, no onion no garlic recipes, jain recipes and many more.
- The best part - the recipes are tried and tested by food experts.

Key features of Archana’s Kitchen Videos
The recipe videos are detailed giving tips and tricks to cook easier and eat healthier.
Each recipe has ingredients listed along with its corresponding detailed recipe on the website
The videos are made for both experienced and beginner cooks

Archana’s Kitchen Recipe App is divided into the following categories
Recipe Categories
- South Indian recipes
- North Indian recipes
- North East Indian Recipes
- Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch Recipes
- Tea Time & Evening Snack Recipes
- Baby & Toddler Recipes
- Kids Snack & Lunch Box Recipes
- Idly Dosa Recipes
- Upma and Poha Recipes
- Roti, Paratha, Puri, Naan Recipes
- Dal, Sambar, Rasam, Kadhi Recipes
- Curry And Gravy Recipes
- Indian & International Street Food Recipes
- Chicken & Fish Recipes
- Non Vegetarian Recipes
- Sweet & Mithai Recipes
- Pulao & Rice Recipes
- Salad, Raita & Chutney Recipes
- Dips, Soup & Salad Recipes
- Sandwiches, Wraps, Frankie & Pancake Recipes
- Appetizers, Drinks, Beverages, Cocktails and Mocktail Recipes
- Party Food Recipes

Indian Cuisines 
- Tamil Nadu Recipes
- Chettinad Recipes
- Kerala Recipes
- Andhra Recipes
- Telangana Recipes
- Goan Recipes
- Karnataka Recipes
- Konkan Recipes
- Maharashtrian Recipes
- Bengali Recipes
- Rajasthani Recipes
- Gujarati Recipes
- Punjabi Recipes
- Lucknowi Recipes
- Parsi Recipes
- Kashmiri Recipes
- Awadhi Recipes
- Indo Chinese Recipes
- Oriya Recipes
- Mughlai Recipes

International Cuisines 
- Chinese Recipes
- Asian Recipes
- Thai Recipes
- Mexican Recipes
- Italian Recipes
- French Recipes
- Mediterranean Recipes
- Greek Recipes
- Afghan Recipes
- Sri Lankan Recipes
- Lebanese Recipes

Various Special Diets
- Diabetic Friendly Recipes
- No Onion No Garlic Recipes
- Fasting / Vrat Recipes
- Eggless/ Egg Free Recipes
- High Protein Vegetarian Diet Recipes

Give our recipes a try and share the recipes posted on Archana’s Kitchen app with your friends and family and spread the joy of healthy home cooking.

## Key features

- Daily new recipes
- Recipe videos with instructions
- Weekly meal plans
- Lunchbox ideas
- Save recipes offline
- Search and filter recipes

## What do users think of Archana's Kitchen?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Delicious, authentic, and simple recipes
- 👍 Wide collection of recipes across cuisines
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate app
- 👍 Helpful meal plans and recipe ideas
- 👍 Variety of vegetarian and healthy options

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashing or not working on some devices
- 🐛 Videos not playing or opening properly
- 🐛 Saved recipes not syncing across devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent filtering of vegetarian/non-vegetarian recipes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashing on iPhone
- Network error messages despite working internet
- Recipes not displaying properly on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Ability to organize and categorize saved recipes
- Calorie and nutrition information for recipes
- Option to download recipes for offline access
- Improved search and filtering capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 146)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archanas-kitchen/id1330569397/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App ain't working on iPhone

*2025-11-11, version 2.0.2*

The app keeps going blank on my iPhone. Even though I'm connected to Wi-Fi, it keeps showing "No Internet." Other apps work fine, so the issue seems to be with this app.
Please fix this bug-it's very frustrating to use.

### 1/5 — App is not working

*2025-10-23, version 2.0.2*

Been trying to use the app since last 6 months but it’s not working..says network issue but when I open the website on chrome it works normally.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-07-13, version 2.0.2*

App is not working since a few days. Pls fix it

### 5/5 — Love this!

*2024-10-11, version 2.0.2*

My husband is from India and I have recently delved into the world of Indian cooking. I'm always looking for stuff to try. This app is AMAZING! I like how you can search ingredients you have to see how to cook them. There are even non Indian recipes. Highly recommend!

### 4/5 — Useful for busy mothers

*2024-09-19, version 2.0.2*

My absolute go to recipe page for new and variety dishes.

### 4/5 — Great collection

*2024-07-26, version 2.0.2*

The app has great collection. The search and scroll feature needs some improvement, as the recipes start repeating after passing 10-20 items under any tags.

### 5/5 — Delicious, authentic and simple

*2024-06-30, version 2.0.2*

Love the recipes, they feel like from home, are simple and easy to make and turn out very tasty

### 5/5 — Go to recipe place

*2024-05-30, version 2.0.2*

Wide collection of curries, pastas, veggies and whole lot more. Tips and tricks are also provided and can add more scientific depth to the recipes such as seasonal recipes of India as per weather. This is my go to place for any and very recipe that I wish to prepare, be it continental, Chinese, Italian, sweet cravings , this place has it all. Thank you AK for such an amazingly abundant resource 🙏🤗

### 5/5 — Recipes

*2024-05-23, version 2.0.2*

They have a big variety of recipes! This is a very useful app!

### 5/5 — Easy recipes and easy to follow app

*2024-04-23, version 2.0.2*

The recipes are super simple and easy to make. We have so many options to choose from. The app is very helpful.

## Frequently asked questions about Archana's Kitchen

### What kind of recipes does Archana's Kitchen offer?

Archana's Kitchen offers a wide range of recipes from Indian and international cuisines. This includes various regional Indian dishes, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts. The app also caters to special dietary needs like diabetic-friendly, no onion no garlic, and Jain recipes.

### Can I save recipes for later or offline use?

Yes, the app allows you to "Save" recipes for offline viewing. This means you can access your favorite recipes even without an internet connection, making it convenient for cooking anytime.

### Does the app provide meal planning features?

Absolutely. Archana's Kitchen is a pioneer in creating detailed weekly meal plans, including ideas for Monday to Sunday. It also offers specific lunchbox ideas for both working professionals and children's school lunches.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not appear to have in-app purchases or ads. It is a free recipe and food discovery application.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone interested in cooking, from beginners to experienced cooks. It's particularly useful for individuals seeking simple, healthy recipes, meal planning ideas, and those who enjoy Indian cuisine.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2020-07-12

Support for Dark Mode.
Improved feed for recipes. Browse new recipes on a continuous scroll.
Enhanced search and explore - filter by Categories, Tags, Cuisines and Authors.
Organize and find your saved recipes and meal plans.
Search through video recipes.
Bug Fixes -
  for app rating prompt.
  push notifications
  navigation for categories and cuisines

### 2.0.1 — 2020-07-09

Support for Dark Mode.
Improved feed for recipes. Browse new recipes on a continuous scroll.
Enhanced search and explore - filter by Categories, Tags, Cuisines and Authors.
Organize and find your saved recipes and meal plans.
Search through video recipes.
Bug Fix for app rating prompt.

### 2.0.0 — 2020-07-06

Support for Dark Mode.
Improved feed for recipes. Browse new recipes on a continuous scroll.
Enhanced search and explore - filter by Categories, Tags, Cuisines and Authors.
Organize and find your saved recipes and meal plans.
Search through video recipes.

### 1.4.3 — 2020-02-22

Bug fixes - videos were not playing correctly in some devices. Fixed the YouTube video playing errors.

### 1.4.2 — 2020-02-04

Search from home screen.
Quick access to collections from home screen.
Minor Bug Fixes.

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