#LetMenCook: The Trend That Has Men Cooking Delicious Meals For Their Families
Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar set out a cooking challenge for all the men in a country currently under lockdown. He posted about the challenge on his official Twitter handle with the hashtag #LetMenCook Since then men across the country took up the challenge and cooked for their families.
Even in the times we live in, gender roles seem unchanging: Women are expected to cook, work, work from home, work at home, take care of the children and keep a size zero. Men continue to get away with doing the bare minimum. That said, this doesn't apply to every household but there is also no denying that this is a reality for most homes.
In order to break that cycle, Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar set out a cooking challenge for all the men in a country currently under lockdown.
Twitter/@SriSri
He posted about the challenge on his official Twitter handle with the hashtag #LetMenCook. Since then, men across the country took up the challenge and cooked for their families and proving that it is not just the woman who should be running the kitchen.
How about #WomenOnStrike on Monday? #LetMenCook
¡ª Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) April 3, 2020
Women can guide others in the house, including children to cook. In some cases, it might be tougher to teach than to cook yourself but it's worth the challenge.#LockdownAdventures
In fact, all the posts expressed a sense of joy and excitement and it was obvious this was an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. We went through some reactions and hand-picked the best ones for you to cherish and maybe take up the challenge as well.
Jai Gurudev! #LetMenCook
¡ª Kiran Chitragar (@ktc_kiran) April 6, 2020
Cooked egg less cinnamon cake! pic.twitter.com/ULaRAvFGWJ
Guruji I,Bhavesh Patel from Ahmedabad have prepared today's lunch... challenge accepted... Manonman, my son also helped me....I have made Puri, Potato Sabji, Salad and Basundi....Meghna, my wife guided me.#WomenOnStrike #LetMenCook pic.twitter.com/HaXsn8NIVh
¡ª Bhavesh Patel (@bhavjgd5) April 6, 2020
Helping with today¡¯s cooking. #LetMenCook #Lockdown21 pic.twitter.com/VxB4j19UtH
¡ª Amol Yevale (@jgdamol) April 6, 2020
Jgd!
¡ª Devvrat Mainhallikar (@devvratsm) April 6, 2020
It was an amazing experience!
My father was a great help indeed.#WomenOnStrike #LetMenCook pic.twitter.com/95la4hNNAD
Made Khichidi for lunch today, enjoyed #LetMenCook :) https://t.co/Vfy4K3ss6N pic.twitter.com/qyg0SsMLxh
¡ª Adithya Gyaneshwar (@iamadith) April 6, 2020
My Father in Love has always been very passionate about cooking and feeding us.
¡ª niyati puri (@Puri2308) April 6, 2020
Here is a glimpse of what happens as a routine in our house??
We are grateful to you daddy?#letmencook #WomenOnStrike @SriSri pic.twitter.com/Nc3S6lXRug
When dad @mur_nair pours in all that love, the tummy just rumbles in hunger.
¡ª khyatinair (@khyatinair) April 6, 2020
Thanks Gurudev @SriSri !#LetMenCook pic.twitter.com/RPxaX4dhK3
My hand at cooking today anybody for some pulav and kofta curry ? #WomenOnStrike #LetMenCook pic.twitter.com/kspOfbjNR7
¡ª N P Krishnan (@NPKrishnan) April 6, 2020
@SriSri made Makhni Dal and Paneer Butter Masala with oodles of ghee and butter. Sharing a pic of the happy faces after the wholesome meal. Mom was pleased! Waiting for you to come home soon?!!! #WomenOnStrike #LetMenCook pic.twitter.com/QLKxAgwMQE
¡ª Abhinav Munjuluri (@MAbhinow) April 6, 2020
Took up the challenge set by @SriSri and made Gluten-Free Spinach Pasta with Bell Peppers, Paneer, Zucchini, Carrots, Italian Herbs & a sprinkling of Cheese. Also added Black Pepper & Tumeric to boost immunity so it's not all pure indulgence. #letmencook #fitmencook #mencancook pic.twitter.com/BNZWkLGQuc
¡ª Sahil Jagtiani (@sahiljagtiani) April 6, 2020
Gurudev, as a blessing from you, my husband instructed me to make the veggie and dal his way, coz he is weak to do himself, but a great cook?and has not been able to follow his passion for more than a year. It was like a celebration today????love you Guruji ?#LetMenCook pic.twitter.com/tezqR1LY5Z
¡ª Indu suley (@InduSuley) April 5, 2020
I did it!
¡ª Shyam Agarwal (@shyamagarwalaol) April 6, 2020
Potato Pancakes and Chai!#LetMenCook #WomenOnStrike ? https://t.co/ucI0kSWJxB pic.twitter.com/AQcOBfdO9Q
#WomenOnStrike #LetMenCook
¡ª abhijeet kote (@Abhijeet85) April 6, 2020
Here is my little kid ayansh is helping me for cooking ... JAI GURUDEV pic.twitter.com/DiUmLx6ttZ
Also, this one will leave you laughing so hard that your stomach will hurt. Just like this man's family's stomach maybe.
please do not #letmencook my dad has been making absolutely inedible food every day of this week
¡ª loser (@ananhilation) April 6, 2020
While we are living in unprecedented times, it is extremely important for all of us to make sure we don't let our mind and body stay idle for too long. While it is not necessary that we have to be productive 24/7, it is a good idea to invest our energy in things that will relieve us of any stress you might be feeling right now.
Cooking is one of the main activities people have taken up ever since they have been under lockdown since they have so much times on their hands. It is also one of the things that interests a lot of people and many have taken the task to be their own chef for a change.
Did you participate in the challenge too? Let us know in the comments!
