How have cooking methods changed over time?

Cooking methods have changed significantly with advances in technology, lifestyle, and food processing. Earlier, people mainly used traditional methods such as boiling, steaming, roasting, slow cooking, and cooking on wood-fired stoves or earthen chulhas using fresh, locally available ingredients.

Today, modern kitchens use gas stoves, induction cooktops, pressure cookers, microwave ovens, air fryers, and electric appliances, making cooking faster and more convenient. While modern methods save time, traditional cooking often uses fewer processed ingredients and can help preserve the natural taste and nutritional value of food when healthy techniques are followed.