Mother’s Recipe brings Korean flavours to Indian kitchens

MUMBAI: Kimchi cravings are officially getting a homely twist. Mother’s Recipe, long synonymous with comfort cooking in Indian kitchens, is tapping into the Korean food wave with a new digital-first recipe video series that makes global flavours feel surprisingly local.

Built for busy homes and curious cooks, the series leans into simplicity. The idea is clear: Korean-inspired dishes that look exciting, taste familiar and don’t demand obscure ingredients or hours at the stove. As Korean flavours increasingly shape what people order, binge-watch and scroll past online, the brand is offering an easy entry point for those keen to try it at home without the intimidation factor.

Anchored in the playful thought “MOM-FU: Maa ka pyaar in a Korean avatar”, the campaign features five recipes designed to be quick, approachable and repeatable. The line-up includes Korean Spicy Paneer, Korean Spicy Noodles, Korean Bibimbap, Korean Fried Rice and Korean Veg Dakgalbi, each adapted for Indian kitchens using everyday produce and Mother’s Recipe sauces.

The recipes show how familiar condiments can do the heavy lifting. Korean Spicy Paneer uses soya bean, garlic chilli and red chilli sauces, while the noodle and bibimbap variants rely on combinations of desi Szechwan sauce, green chilli sauce, chilli vinegar and soya bean sauce. The idea is not authenticity at any cost, but flavour that feels rewarding and achievable.

The move also reflects a broader shift in how young adults cook. There is a growing appetite for experimenting with global cuisines, but only if they slot neatly into packed schedules. Clear steps, short videos and confidence-building instructions are central to the series, making Korean-style cooking feel less like a weekend project and more like a midweek win.

The campaign will live primarily on digital platforms, with short-form videos and social-first storytelling supported by high-quality visuals and recipe content. The focus of outreach remains on easy cooking, at-home Korean cravings and how sauces can elevate everyday meals without complicating them.

By blending curiosity with convenience, Mother’s Recipe is keeping its feet firmly in tradition while letting its flavours travel. The message is simple: global food doesn’t have to be intimidating, especially when it’s made with a little maa-style comfort.