OCTOBER 20258THOW CHEFS AND STARTUPS ARE DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF COOKING Columnhe Indian kitchen was at once more than a space for cooking it's been a cultural heartbeat. Generations back, homes gathered around the chulha and passed down recipes from one generation to the next. Shelves filled with brassware and the beat of spice being pounded at a stone counter was just as much a rhythm of daily living as temple bells.Fast-forward to the modern day and the kitchen is a very different space. The cooking space is now occupied by the likes of modular shelving, induction cooktop and air fryers.But this transformation isn't just about aesthetics. It indicates a higher transformation towards survival cooking to mindful cooking. The kitchen is no longer defined, it is now a living laboratory, integrating tradition and technology to keep pace with contemporary lifestyles. This is the reason why discussions on contemporary Indian kitchen design and new kitchen innovations in India are picking up.Startups Reinventing CookwareWalk into a millennial or Gen Z household, and you might spot cookware that tells a story of both revival and reinvention. Bengaluru-based Zishta revives heritage utensils cast iron tawas, bronze vessels, soapstone pots that not only add flavor but also boost nutrition. On the other end of the spectrum, you have smart cookware like Nutricook's connected pressure cookers, which pair with mobile apps and allow one-tap cooking. It's fascinating how startups at opposite ends of the spectrum are serving the same craving a desire for kitchens that are healthier, more sustainable, and more intuitive. Whether
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