: Traditionally, multiple generations live together, with collective needs often prioritized over individual ones.

As you step into your own kitchen tonight, try to slow down. Fry those mustard seeds. Use your hands. And remember that you are participating in a tradition that is 5,000 years old—one that proves that the way we cook is, ultimately, the way we love.

: India is a vast country with 22 official languages, and its cuisine varies greatly from region to region. For example, the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka have a distinctively different cuisine from the northern states of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. The eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam have their own unique flavors and cooking techniques.