In the West, cooking is often a chore or a hobby. In India, it is a ritual. From the snow-capped peaks of Kashmir to the tropical shores of Kanyakumari, the rhythm of a day, the structure of a home, and the respect for time are dictated by the ancient wisdom of the stovetop.
It is a tradition that says the cook must be happy, because their mood enters the food. It is a tradition that says feeding a guest is equivalent to feeding a god ( Atithi Devo Bhava ). In the West, cooking is often a chore or a hobby
Whether you are in a high-rise in Bangalore or a village in Punjab, the answer to "How are you?" is often "Khana ho gaya?" (Have you eaten?). Because in India, you aren't fully awake, loved, or alive until you have eaten a home-cooked meal. Do you have a specific region of Indian cooking you’d like to explore further, or a particular tradition (like pickling or fasting foods) you want me to deep-dive into? It is a tradition that says the cook