India, July 24 -- There was a time when dinner wasn't squeezed between video calls, gym sessions and endless notifications. Someone would be chopping vegetables, another person would be stirring the dal, and somebody else would already be waiting with a plate in hand. The kitchen was noisy, warm and oddly calming all at once.

Now, our homes are packed with gadgets that promise to do the hard work for us. AI can suggest recipes, machines can stir your curry, and smart cookers can finish dinner before you've replied to your emails. Yet, in the middle of all this convenience, one simple style of cooking is quietly making a comeback. One-pot meals. It isn't because people suddenly enjoy washing fewer utensils, though that's definitely a bonu...