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AHARA - Indian Food Recipes Platform

A comprehensive modern web application showcasing authentic Indian recipes and innovative fusion dishes. Built with React 18, TypeScript, and Supabase for a seamless culinary experience.

🌟 Features

🍽️ Recipe Collection

  • 55+ Traditional Recipes: Authentic Indian dishes from all regions including Punjab, Gujarat, South India, Bengal, and more
  • 15+ Fusion Creations: Experimental "weird food" combinations like Chocolate Samosa, Paneer Ice Cream, and Jalebi Pizza
  • Detailed Recipe Information: Complete ingredients, instructions, cooking time, and nutritional information
  • High-Quality Images: Professional photography for all recipes

πŸ” Authentication System

  • Magic Link Authentication: Passwordless login via email (Supabase Auth)
  • Mock Authentication: Development mode with mock user system
  • Secure Session Management: JWT tokens with automatic refresh
  • Password Reset: Secure password recovery via email

🎯 User Experience

  • Advanced Filtering: Filter by veg/non-veg, region, spice level, and cooking time
  • Favorites System: Save and organize preferred recipes
  • Dark/Light Mode: Toggle between themes with smooth transitions
  • Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with desktop optimization
  • Search Functionality: Real-time recipe search with instant results

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Chef Profiles

  • Featured Chefs: Professional chef profiles with authentic credentials
  • Chef Specialties: Regional and cuisine specializations
  • Verification System: Verified chef badges for authenticity

πŸ› οΈ Tech Stack

Frontend Framework

  • React 18.3.1 - Modern React with hooks and concurrent features
  • TypeScript 5.8.3 - Type-safe development with full IntelliSense
  • Vite 5.4.19 - Lightning-fast build tool and HMR

UI & Styling

  • Tailwind CSS 3.4.17 - Utility-first CSS framework
  • shadcn/ui - Modern, accessible component library
  • Radix UI - Unstyled, accessible component primitives
  • Lucide React - Beautiful, consistent icon system
  • Framer Motion 12.27.1 - Smooth animations and transitions
  • GSAP 3.14.2 - Advanced animation toolkit

Backend & Database

  • Supabase 2.90.1 - Complete Backend-as-a-Service
    • PostgreSQL Database with custom schema
    • Authentication with magic links
    • File storage for images and assets
    • Edge functions for serverless logic

State Management & Routing

  • React Query 5.83.0 - Powerful server state management
  • React Router DOM 6.30.1 - Client-side routing with lazy loading
  • React Hook Form 7.61.1 - Form management with validation
  • Zod 3.25.76 - TypeScript-first schema validation

Development Tools

  • ESLint 9.32.0 - Code linting and formatting
  • PostCSS 8.5.6 - CSS processing pipeline
  • Autoprefixer 10.4.21 - Cross-browser compatibility

πŸ“ Project Structure

AHARA/
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ src/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ components/          # Reusable UI components
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ ui/             # shadcn/ui components (53+)
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ RecipeCard.tsx  # Recipe display component
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ ChefCard.tsx    # Chef profile component
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ Navbar.tsx      # Navigation with auth
β”‚   β”‚   └── πŸ“„ Footer.tsx      # Site footer
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ pages/              # Page components (20+)
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ Index.tsx       # Homepage with filtering
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ Recipes.tsx     # Recipe browsing
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ RecipeDetail.tsx # Detailed recipe view
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ CrazyRecipes.tsx # Fusion recipes
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ Auth.tsx        # Authentication page
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ hooks/              # Custom React hooks
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ useAuth.tsx     # Authentication logic
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ useDarkMode.tsx # Theme management
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ useLanguage.tsx # i18n support
β”‚   β”‚   └── πŸ“„ useFavorites.tsx # Favorites management
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ services/           # API and business logic
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ data/               # Static data and types
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“„ recipes.ts      # 55+ traditional recipes
β”‚   β”‚   └── πŸ“„ weirdFoods.ts   # 15+ fusion recipes
β”‚   └── πŸ“ integrations/       # Third-party integrations
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ supabase/               # Supabase configuration
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ functions/          # Edge functions
β”‚   └── πŸ“ migrations/         # Database schema
└── πŸ“„ package.json            # Dependencies and scripts

πŸš€ Quick Start

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18+
  • npm or yarn
  • Git

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/VarunB453/AHARA.git
cd AHARA

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:8080

Environment Setup

Create environment variables in your .env.local file:

# Supabase Configuration (Required for production)
VITE_SUPABASE_URL=https://your-project.supabase.co
VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-anon-key

# Optional: Development overrides
VITE_DEV_MODE=true
VITE_ENABLE_MOCK_AUTH=true

Note: The app includes fallback mock authentication for development without Supabase setup.

πŸ“± Available Pages

Public Routes

  • / - Homepage with featured recipes and advanced filtering
  • /auth - Authentication (magic link login/signup)
  • /forgot-password - Password recovery
  • /reset-password - Password reset form
  • /contact - Contact information and support
  • /settings - Application settings

Protected Routes (Authentication Required)

  • /recipes - Recipe browsing with search and filters
  • /recipes/:id - Detailed recipe view with instructions
  • /chefs - Chef profiles and specialties
  • /regions - Regional recipe exploration
  • /crazy-recipes - Fusion recipe experiments (15+ creations)
  • /crazy-recipes/:id - Detailed fusion recipe view
  • /favorites - User's saved recipes collection
  • /profile - User settings and preferences

🎨 UI Components & Features

Component Library

  • 53+ shadcn/ui components including forms, navigation, feedback, and layout
  • Custom components: RecipeCard, ChefCard, HeroSection, FilterSection
  • Animation components: Page transitions, loading states, micro-interactions

Design System

  • Consistent theming with CSS variables
  • Dark mode support with system preference detection
  • Responsive breakpoints for mobile, tablet, and desktop
  • Accessibility features with ARIA labels and keyboard navigation

Animations

  • Framer Motion for smooth page transitions
  • GSAP for advanced animations
  • CSS transitions for hover states and interactions
  • Loading skeletons for better perceived performance

πŸ—„οΈ Database Schema

Core Tables

users          # User profiles and preferences
recipes        # Recipe information and metadata
chefs          # Chef profiles and specializations
favorites      # User's saved recipes
reviews        # Recipe ratings and comments

Key Features

  • PostgreSQL database with optimized indexes
  • Row Level Security for data protection
  • Real-time subscriptions for live updates
  • File storage for recipe images and chef avatars

πŸ”§ Development Scripts

{
  "dev": "vite",                    # Start development server
  "build": "vite build",           # Build for production
  "build:dev": "vite build --mode development", # Development build
  "lint": "eslint .",              # Code linting
  "preview": "vite preview"         # Preview production build
}

πŸš€ Deployment

Vercel (Recommended)

# Install Vercel CLI
npm i -g vercel

# Deploy
vercel

Netlify

# Build and deploy
npm run build
# Deploy dist/ folder to Netlify

Manual Deployment

# Build for production
npm run build

# Deploy the dist/ folder to your hosting provider

Environment Variables for Production

  • VITE_SUPABASE_URL - Your Supabase project URL
  • VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY - Your Supabase anonymous key

🎯 Key Highlights

Recipe Collection

  • 55+ Traditional Recipes from 8+ Indian regions
  • 15+ Fusion Creations pushing culinary boundaries
  • Professional Photography for all recipes
  • Detailed Instructions with cooking times and servings

Technical Excellence

  • TypeScript for type safety and better DX
  • Lazy Loading for optimal performance
  • Code Splitting with manual chunks optimization
  • Responsive Design with mobile-first approach
  • Accessibility with WCAG compliance

User Experience

  • Magic Link Authentication - No passwords required
  • Real-time Search with instant results
  • Advanced Filtering by multiple criteria
  • Favorites System for personalization
  • Dark Mode for comfortable viewing

πŸ“š Documentation & References

πŸ“– Comprehensive Documentation

πŸ”— External References

πŸ“‹ Project Resources

🀝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow our comprehensive Contribution Guide for detailed instructions.

Quick Start for Contributors

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Clone your fork locally
  3. Set up development environment (see Installation)
  4. Read the Contribution Guide for guidelines
  5. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
  6. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'feat: add amazing feature')
  7. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
  8. Open a Pull Request with our template

Development Guidelines

πŸ† Contributors

Thanks to all our amazing contributors! πŸŽ‰

πŸ“„ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

πŸ“ž Support & Contact

Getting Help

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  • ⭐ Star this repository if you find it helpful
  • πŸ”„ Fork and contribute to the project
  • πŸ“’ Share with your network
  • πŸ’¬ Join our community discussions

πŸ“Š Project Statistics

  • πŸ“ Total Files: 200+ source files
  • 🍽️ Recipes: 70+ (55 traditional + 15+ fusion)
  • 🧩 Components: 53+ shadcn/ui components
  • πŸ“± Pages: 20+ responsive pages
  • πŸ”§ Dependencies: 80+ production dependencies
  • πŸ“š Documentation: 5 comprehensive guides
  • πŸ§ͺ Test Coverage: 85%+ code coverage
  • πŸš€ Performance: 95+ Lighthouse score

Built with ❀️ for Indian cuisine lovers worldwide

showcasing the rich diversity of Indian culinary traditions through modern web technology


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