My Mother-in-Law Excelled with Her Avakaya Pickle This Season: Upasana

Upasana Kamineni Konidela, a prominent entrepreneur and daughter-in-law of the Konidela family, expressed deep admiration for her mother-in-law Surekha Konidela’s culinary skills, especially highlighting the excellence of the avakaya pickle prepared this season. In a social media post, Upasana praised the traditional dish, stating that it was particularly delightful.

Upasana shared that Surekha Konidela believes food is not just about nutrition, but also a significant means to preserve culture and heritage. “My beloved mother-in-law Surekha garu has outdone herself this season with the avakaya pickle. In her view, food isn’t just for nourishment—it’s a way to safeguard our culture and legacy,” said Upasana, expressing her affection and respect for her mother-in-law.

Surekha Konidela operates a platform named ‘Athamma’s Kitchen’ (athammaskitchen.com), through which she makes her culinary creations accessible to the public. Referring to this initiative, Upasana encouraged those interested to order the avakaya pickle through the website.

While Upasana continues to play a significant role in the leadership of Apollo Hospitals, her warmth towards family members—particularly her mother-in-law—and her encouragement of their talents has drawn appreciation from many. Close associates of the Konidela family have long spoken of the popularity of Surekha Konidela’s cooking, especially her pickles. Upasana’s recent praise has once again affirmed this reputation.