Because sometimes a bowl of dal from your own kitchen says more than any app ever could. Let’s be real. Most of us yeah, we live fast. Real fast. Wake up late, rush through work or class, forget lunch, scroll food delivery apps like they’re social media.
Swiggy, Zomato, Uber Eats they know us better than we know ourselves. One bad day, and there it is: that hot pizza or overpriced paneer butter masala showing up at the door. It’s easy. Too easy, sometimes. But here’s something no one wants to admit out loud we miss homemade food.
We miss it more than we say. We crave it. We just don’t make time for it. Or maybe we think we don’t know how. But deep down, we remember how it felt. The smell. The mess. The waiting. The comfort.
Why Homemade Food Still Matters in a Fast Takeout World?
In today’s fast-paced world, where nourishment conveyance apps guarantee dinners in minutes, it’s simple to see why takeout has gotten to be a every day propensity for numerous. Comfort, assortment, and speed make it an appealing choice. But in the midst of this culinary comfort, we’re overlooking something profoundly individual and powerful—homemade food.
Despite the rise of speedy chomps and on-the-go suppers, hand crafted nourishment still holds unmatched esteem. It’s not fair approximately sparing cash or eating sound; it’s around convention, care, and well-being. Here's why custom made nourishment still things, indeed in a quick takeout world.
That Smell From Childhood
Try to remember. You’re back from school. Or college. Or your first job. You enter the house. And there it is that smell. Could be your mom’s tadka, or your dad's Sunday curry. Maybe a neighbor’s sambhar. The onion sizzling in ghee, the mustard seeds popping, the garlic hitting oil it's all memory. It’s not just hunger. It’s home. No app can give you that.
Food made at home isn’t just about ingredients. It’s about presence. Someone stood in a kitchen. They stirred something. Added masala. Tasted. Adjusted. Burnt their fingers maybe. Laughed. Swore. Cooked anyway. That feeling? It doesn’t come in a plastic container.
Health, Yes But More Than That
We all know homemade is healthier. That's the obvious pitch. Less oil. Less salt. No MSG. Blah blah. All true. But here’s the deeper truth. When you cook your own food even if it's just once a day you’re telling your body, I care. That’s rare in a world that sells us 2-minute noodles for dinner and tells us to grind harder.
Even something as boring as khichdi becomes gold. You boil rice, dal, add jeera, haldi, maybe a veggie if you're feeling fancy. It’s simple, right? But it’s yours. Your hands. Your pot. Your timing. That matters. Because food isn’t just fuel. It’s attention.
You Don’t Have to Be a Chef
No one’s asking you to become Sanjeev Kapoor. Or try a 20-ingredient lasagna. Homemade doesn’t mean complicated. It can be:
- Two rotis and achar
- Bread and anda bhurji
- Poha with peanuts
- Leftover rice stir-fried with jeera
Point is: It doesn’t have to impress anyone. It just needs to feed you. And remind you of a little slowness.
The Act of Cooking = Slowing Down
You’re standing. Maybe barefoot. You’re cutting onions. Your eyes burn. You hear something sizzling. You can’t rush it. You’re there. That moment is quiet. Even if the world outside is noisy. In that moment, you’re not doomscrolling. You’re not faking a smile in a Zoom call. You’re not reacting to life. You’re making something. Even if it’s just tea. That’s power. Real power.
Food Is Love, But We Forgot That
- In desi homes, we don’t say “I love you” much. We say:
- Khichdi banayi hai, thodi thandi ho gayi hai.
- Chai le le, sar dukh raha hoga.
- Raat ko kya khayega?
They begin in kitchens
- Diwali without chakli? Doesn’t feel right.
- Eid without biryani or seviyan? Something’s missing.
- Pongal without... well, Pongal? No chance.
We don’t always realize this, but recipes are time machines. Your dadi’s halwa. Your nani’s pickle. That Sunday curry your chachu used to make. It’s not just taste it’s memory made edible. Lose homemade food, and we risk losing that thread.
Kids Need More Than Nuggets
No hate to frozen food. Life gets hectic. Nuggets exist for a reason. But kids growing up on only frozen parathas and takeaway noodles? They don’t get to know their roots. They don’t know what cumin smells like when it hits ghee. They don’t know the difference between store-bought dal and the one with your mom’s tadka in it.
Even if you’re tired, even if it’s just one meal a week give them that. Let them watch you cook. Let them help. Let them remember.
But What If I Don’t Have Time?
Here’s the real deal you probably don’t. Not every day. Not every meal. And that’s okay.
Once a week, make breakfast. Poha. Upma. Anda. Something.
On Sundays, cook one extra sabzi and store it.
Batch cook on Friday nights. Freeze some.
Prep at night — cut onions, soak dal. Saves time in the morning.
Or even better — cook with someone. Split the work. Make it fun. It’s not about becoming a kitchen warrior. It’s about keeping a little piece of your day for yourself.
What You Get Back
Here’s what you get when you choose homemade — even if it’s not perfect:
- A sense of control (you know what went in)
- Real taste (no weird sugar in the sabzi)
- Warmth (even burnt toast feels better when you made it)
- A break from noise (phones down, knives up)
- A stronger bond with whoever you share it with — even if it’s just you
- Food made at home may not win awards. But it gives something stronger — peace.
Final Thoughts
We live in a world that sells speed. Quick bites. Fast food. Instant noodles. 30-minute deliveries. Reels, shorts, headlines. But some things still deserve time. Especially the kind you make with your own hands. So maybe tonight, instead of ordering again, you boil rice. Or fry an egg. Or cut some veggies, throw them in a pan, and figure it out.
Not because it’s cheaper. Or better. (Even though it is. But because you’re worth the time it takes. And because no app no matter how fast can deliver what your own kitchen holds.
