വാക്കുകളിലും രുചികളിലും സൃഷ്ടിയുടെ ലോകം തീർത്ത ഒരു ബഹുമുഖ പ്രതിഭ.
A portfolio of literature, poetry, cookery, teaching, television appearances and audio works.
Chithra Sreekumar (1965–2021) was a teacher, writer, poet, lyricist and cookery expert, remembered through a creative life spanning children's literature, poetry, short stories, essays, cookery books, television, devotional music and light-music recordings.
She was associated with NSS Arts College for Women, Perunthanni, and studied at NSS College for Women, Neeramankara, and University College Thiruvananthapuram, where she completed her M.A.
Her work in cookery has also taken her to television, cooking programmes and numerous practical cookery classes attended by working professionals, students and other home cooks, where she shared easy methods and useful kitchen tips across a wide range of dishes.
She also developed Chithra's Recipes, a food venture registered under the FSS Act 2006. Her homemade dishes and original preparations were sold mainly through Welgate Organic, Kuravankonam, Thiruvananthapuram, and she also coordinated sales through Home Chef's Hub.
Her creativity also extended to handmade jewellery, decorative arts and crafts. She had a keen interest in agriculture and home gardening, cultivating a variety of vegetables and fruits. During her school and college years, she was also active in Scouts & Guides, reflecting an early interest in service, practical skills and creative pursuits.
Family & Personal Life. Chithra was the daughter of K. R. Chandrasekharan Nair and Vimala C. Nair. She was married to P. Sreekumar, Retired Deputy Finance Officer at Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Wayanad. Their sons are Sreejith, Expert Software Engineer at PhoenixWorx, Technopark, and Sreejishnu, Software Engineer at UST Global. Their daughters-in-law are Krishnapriya M. Kumar and Malavika Manoj, both with Infosys.
Manchadi Manikal — poems for children
Kunnimanikal — Prabhath Books
Thunjan Dot Com — Kavyapadham · Recipient of the 2009 Vayalar Ramavarma Kavitha
Puraskaram
Pranayamazha — NBS
Kanneer Padangal — short story collection
Aaswadanangal Anveshanangal — essay collection
A visual sampler of the kind of dishes featured across her cookery books and television appearances — from festive sadya spreads to everyday family recipes. Replace these with her own photographs of prepared dishes whenever they're ready.
Chithra extended her culinary work into a registered home-made food venture, preparing and selling a varied range of traditional, experimental and health-oriented dishes. The products were sold mainly through Welgate Organic, Kuravankonam, Thiruvananthapuram, and she also coordinated sales through Home Chef's Hub.
തുളസി ഹൽവ · തുളസി കേസരി · തുളസി അവലോസ്പൊടി · വയലറ്റ് കാച്ചിൽ കേസരി · വയലറ്റ് കാച്ചിൽ ഹൽവ
The range also included cakes, cookies, chocolates, beverages and other savoury and sweet preparations, reflecting her interest in developing distinctive new recipes.
Chithra conducted multiple cookery classes covering a broad range of dishes. Participants included working professionals, students and other cooking enthusiasts, with the sessions focused on approachable methods, practical techniques and easy-to-follow tips.
Class themes included: Thulasiyila dishes · Soya special dishes · Special chicken dishes · Mushroom dishes · Sadya vibhavangal · Payasam · Oushadha dishes · Prawns special · Special naadan dishes · Special health drinks · Pongu vibhavangal · Violet Kachil dishes · Easy cooker cake.
Chithra Sreekumarinte Kavithakal
Chithra Sreekumarinte Kavithakal
Lalithagaanangal — light songs written by Chithra Sreekumar.
Bhakthiganangal
Bhakthiganangal
Bhakthiganangal
Alongside her books, Chithra Sreekumar contributed poetry, articles and cookery features to Malayalam magazines and newspapers. Selected original pages are preserved here, followed by a chronological archive of the known publications.
| Date | Type | Title | Publication | Archive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Poem | Thrikalam | Kalakaumudi | View above |
| July 2021 | Poem | Ekaki | Kalakaumudi | Archive listing |
| January 2021 | Poems | Dambathyam Oru Palungupathram & Vishramajeevitham | Kalakaumudi | View above |
| November 2020 | Poem | Njandirukkangal | Kalakaumudi | View above |
| January 2020 | Poem | Randu Poochakal | Kalakaumudi | View above |
| 9 September 2019 | Cookery Recipe | Kothiyoorum Onaruchikal | Keralakaumudy | View above |
| 2 September 2019 | Cookery Recipe | Thiruvonaruchi | Keralakaumudy | View above |
| January 2019 | Article | Arivinte Lokathu | Mahilarathnam | View above |
| September 2018 | Cookery Recipe | Chembil Mayajalam | Keralakaumudy | View above |
| March 2018 | Poem | Kanivu | Kalakaumudi | View above |
| 27 February 2018 | Cookery Recipe | Chakka Dishes | Deshabhimani — Sthree | Archive listing |
| 12 December 2017 | Article by Vilakkudy Rajendran | Pachaka Kalayile Kaipunyam Kavithayilum | Deshabhimani — Sthree | View above |
| November 2017 | Cookery Recipe | Caronda Halwa | Mahilarathnam | Archive listing |
| September 2017 | Cookery Recipe | Mulappicha Payar Vibhavangal | Aayurarogyam | View above |
| 29 August 2017 | Cookery Recipe | Onasadya Kidilan | Deshabhimani — Sthree | View above |
| 1 August 2017 | Cookery Recipe | Multiple Dishes | Deshabhimani — Sthree | Archive listing |
| August 2017 | Cookery Recipe | Nalla Ruchiyil Meen | Keralakaumudy | View above |
| June 2017 | Cookery Recipe | Tasty Healthy Food for Kids | Aayurarogyam | View above |
| March 2017 | Cookery Recipe | Kulirma Pakarum Paaniyangal | Aayurarogyam | View above |
| May 2015 | Cookery | Mazhakkalarogangal Ozhivaakkan Maargangal | Snehitha | View above |
| March 2015 | Cookery | Aaswadikkam Veritta Vibhavangal | Snehitha | View above |
| July 2014 | Article | Samakalika Samoohathinte Nerkazchakal | Vijnaanakairali | View above |
| July 2014 | Cookery Recipe | Thulasiyila Vibhavangal | Snehitha | View above |
| 22 June 2014 | Poem | Mazhakkazcha | Kalakaumudi | Archive listing |
| April 2014 | Article | Peruvazhiyambalathile Padhikar | Kalakaumudy | View above |
| 2011 | Poem | Graamachithrangal | Vaakku | View above |
| February 2008 | Cookery | Moonnu Cheruva Vibhavam | Vanitha | View above |
| October 1999 | Poem | Manassu | Bhakthapriya | View above |
Alongside literature, cookery and music, Chithra has explored a variety of handcrafts. Her work includes handmade fashion jewellery such as necklaces and bangles, decorative pieces, recycled crafts and small home-garden creations.
Chithra was involved in Scouts & Guides during her school and college days. The preserved badges shown here form a small part of that early chapter of participation, service and skill-building.
Awarded for the poetry collection Thunjan Dot Com by the Kerala Educational Arts & Cultural Society.
Awarded for the essay collection Aaswadanangal Anveshanangal.
Won first prize in the cookery competition conducted by JAIHIND TV.
Selected among the best 20 writers in Prathilipi's Kavyamela 2020, held on 23 July 2020, from a field of more than 3,500 poems.
Manassu, her first published poem, appeared in Bhakthapriya in October 1999.
Audio CD featuring Chithra Sreekumar's poetry was released.
Received the Vayalar Ramavarma Kavitha Puraskaram for the poetry collection Thunjan Dot Com, from the Kerala Educational Arts & Cultural Society.
The poetry collection Manjadimanikal was released at Sai Gramam. Kerala University Vice-Chancellor M. K. Ramachandran Nair released the book.
Thunjan.com was released at the Press Club.
Presented multiple cookery programmes on DD Malayalam's Rhythm of Cookery, beginning around 2009. A substantial video archive of these episodes is preserved in the Media section.
Won first prize in the Pachadi Kichadi cookery competition conducted by JAIHIND TV.
Featured with her family in a Jaihind News interview telecast on Onam day.
Chakka Muthal Chicken Vare (cookery) and Aaswadanangal Anveshanangal (essay collection) were released at Sai Gramam.
Audio CD of light songs written by Chithra Sreekumar, released at Levi Hall, Kottaykkakam, Thiruvananthapuram.
Pranayamazha (poetry), Swaderum Puthuvibhavangal (cookery) and Unma (audio CD of poems) were released. Sri Anandkumar presented the works to Sri G. Sreeram.
The cookery book was released at VJT Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.
Devotional-song audio CD release, preserved in the portfolio with its invitation and event photographs.
Cookery book published by H&C.
Appeared as a guest on DD Malayalam programmes Koottukari and Sameeksha.
Short-story collection released.
Cookery book published by Keerthi Books, Kollam.
Interviewed on the Jaihind TV programme Penma.
Invited as a guest on Namasthe Keralam.
Conducted a cookery show on Janam TV's Erivum Puliyum.
Released at Attukal Temple. Temple Trust Chairman Sri. K. P. Ramachandran Nair formally released the CD by presenting it to Trust President Sri. V. L. Vinod.
Invited as the “Star of the Day” guest on Bold & Beautiful.
Conducted a cookery show in the Foodie Crush segment of Penma.
Wrote and sang a prayer song for the Harithakeralam Facebook group, where she was an active participant. The song was used to open a Harithakeralam meet.
Cookery book published by H&C.
Participated in the Creative Hands homemakers' sale and exhibition at Women's Club, Thiruvananthapuram, an initiative associated with baker Marina Charles. Newspaper coverage, invitation and a group photograph are preserved in the archive.
The book was launched with a cover photograph featuring elder son Sreejith and cover design by her husband, Sreekumar. Release news appeared in Kalakaumudi in February 2017.
A new cookery title focusing on leafy preparations for eye care.
Cookery book published by H&C.
Conducted a cookery show on Jaihind TV's Swaadu. This appearance forms part of a wider series of cookery programmes on the channel.
Appeared as a guest on the News18 Malayalam programme Ladies Band.
Appeared as a guest on Namasthe Keralam.
Devotional-song CD release held at Rangavilasam Koothambalam Hall, Thiruvananthapuram. The release and its ACV News coverage are preserved in the archive.
Appeared as a guest on the ACV News programme Have a Nice Day.
Selected among the best 20 writers in Prathilipi's Kavyamela 2020, from a field of more than 3,500 poems.
Created an Onam-special payasam cake / pull-me-up cake, documented on video.
Launched a Sai bhajan song that she wrote and produced.
A book on coffee and other beverages, published by H&C.
A visual archive across the years — music, friendships, cultural gatherings, recognition, recording sessions and memorable encounters surrounding a creative life.
Photographs connected with Chithra Sreekumar's first-prize recognition in the Pachadi Kichadi cookery competition conducted by JAIHIND TV.
തൃക്കൈവെണ്ണ — ലളിതഗാനങ്ങൾ
Audio CD of light songs written by Chithra Sreekumar, presented here as a dedicated visual archive of the release function.
കൊയിക്കൽ പള്ളിയറ ദേവീഗീതങ്ങൾ
Devotional songs presented as a dedicated visual archive for the CD release event.
ആറ്റുകാലമ്മേ ജഗദംബികേ
Devotional music CD release held at Attukal Temple, documented through the press clipping, CD artwork and photographs from the occasion.
ട്രസ്റ്റ് പ്രസിഡന്റ് ശ്രീ. വി. എൽ. വിനോദിന് നൽകി, ക്ഷേത്രം ട്രസ്റ്റ് ചെയർമാൻ ശ്രീ. കെ. പി. രാമചന്ദ്രൻ നായർ പ്രകാശനം ചെയ്തു.
പഴവങ്ങാടി ഗണപതി
Devotional-song CD release documented through the original invitation, CD artwork, venue photograph and photographs from the release function.
A glimpse of the flowers, fruits and vegetables she lovingly grew — another expression of her creativity, care and connection with nature.
Chithra Sreekumar received a Certificate of Appreciation in “Souhridamathsaram,” conducted by the Harithakeralam Facebook Group. The recognition was presented during Haritholsavam 2016 at Adhyapaka Bhavan, Trivandrum, on 14 May 2016.
Television cookery was a recurring part of Chithra Sreekumar's creative work. Alongside interviews and guest appearances, she presented numerous cookery programmes on Malayalam television over many years.
Ruchibhedangalute KoottukaariChithra
Cookery · YouTube channel
Chithra V SreekumarFacebook
page
Chithra's RecipesFacebook
page
THRIKKAIVENNAYouTube playlist
KOYIKKAL PALLIYARA DEVI
GEETHANGALYouTube playlist
ATTUKALAMME
JAGADAMBIKEYouTube playlist
PAZHAVANGADI GANAPATHYYouTube
playlist
Sai Bhajan — Original
SongWritten & produced by Chithra · 10 September 2020
Malayalam Kavitha - ManasaputhriMalayalam kavitha by Chithra Sreekumar
Multiple cookery programmes from around 2009 onward. Twenty-three surviving video links are collected below.
Multiple cookery-show appearances, with surviving episodes preserved in the online video archive.
Guest appearances, interviews and cookery segments across Jaihind TV, Janam TV, DD Malayalam, News18 Malayalam and ACV News.
Cookery Shows — Complete
PlaylistYouTube · Chithra Cookery
Photo Pull Out CakeYouTube · Chithra Cookery
Tres Leches Surprise CakeYouTube · Chithra Cookery
Amazing Blueberry Funfetti CakeYouTube · Chithra Cookery
Onam Special Payasam Pull-Me-Up
CakeYouTube · Chithra Cookery
Surprise CakeYouTube · Chithra Cookery
Surprise Money CakeYouTube · Chithra Cookery
Jaihind TV — Penma · Foodie
CrushCookery show · 19 April 2016
Rhythm of Cookery —
Episode 01DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
02DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
03DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
04DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
05DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
06DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
07DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
08DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
09DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
10DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
11DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
12DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
13DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
14DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
15DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
16DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
17DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
18DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
19DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
20DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
21DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
22DD Malayalam · YouTube
Rhythm of Cookery — Episode
23DD Malayalam · YouTube
Interviews, television appearances, newspaper features and selected recognitions from the family archive.
Watch selected programmes, interviews, cookery features and other media from the archive.
Jaihind TV News — Chithra
Sreekumar & FamilyOnam Day · September 2012
Winning 1st Prize — Pachadi
KichadiJAIHIND TV · August 2012
DD Malayalam — Koottukari /
SameekshaGuest appearance · August 2014
Jaihind TV — Penma
Interview14 March 2015
Harithakeralam — Prayer SongWritten and
sung by Chithra · 16 May 2016
News18 Malayalam — Ladies
BandGuest appearance · 11 December 2019
Pazhavangadi Ganapathy — ACV News
CoverageDecember 2019
Book Publication Event
NewsTelevision news video · YouTube
Swaadu — Episode 01
Swaadu — Episode 02
Swaadu — Episode 03