India, Oct. 20 -- Food has a way of taking us back in time. A familiar aroma or a single bite can bring back memories. For some, it may be their Nani's dal fry; for others, their mother's achaar - a taste passed down through generations. Yet, no matter how many times we try to recreate these dishes, they rarely taste quite like the originals.

Unfortunately, with busy schedules, long commutes and the demands of everyday life, finding time to cook a meal is not always easy. The pandemic, however, offered an opportunity, and people did return to their kitchens, dusted off family recipes and learnt to cook meals they would otherwise have ordered online.

But as offices reopened, so did the daily grind. For professionals, it became a herculea...