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Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
US-based Indian mom faces backlash for preparing a week's meal in advance: ‘New generation is turning out to be more misogynist'
A US-based Indian woman named Madhavi is making headlines online, not just for her clever kitchen hack, but also for the unexpected backlash she received after sharing it. Known for posting vegetarian recipes, gardening tips, and homemaking hacks on Instagram, Madhavi, who has over 25,000 followers on the platform, recently uploaded a video showing her prepping meals worth an entire week in just over an hour. From palak roti to dal fry and veg lasagna, the spread was impressive, aimed at busy folks like students, working professionals, and new moms, especially those in the United States where household help isn't as easy to come by. But instead of appreciation, Madhavi was slammed by many netizens. People called her 'lazy,' accused her of feeding her family 'stale' food, and questioned why she couldn't cook fresh meals daily. Others argued that her approach clashed with Ayurvedic principles – ignoring the fact that freezing and reheating food is a practical choice for many living abroad. Despite the trolls, support poured in too. Krish Ashok, author of Masala Lab and a popular Instagram creator, publicly backed Madhavi, helping amplify her video and call out the misogyny driving much of the hate. On Reddit, user @National_Holobird reshared her video and said: 'She's a US-based creator who makes videos of her meal prep. This recent video of hers got so much hate from privileged idiots who think fresh hot food is their birthright and have zero acknowledgement for the labour women (wife/mom/domestic help) that goes into it.' This meal prep creator got so much hate that she turned off comments ft @madhavis_little_nook byu/National_Holobird inInstaCelebsGossip Several others, too, joined in to defend Madhavi. One user wrote, 'Although she is cooking for her family, I believe she is working as well, but people want her to have a full-time 2nd shift for household chores.' Another pointed out, 'What's funny is most commenters are men who probably don't even know where the kitchen is. And some hateful women who are just waiting to be picked by these men.'
NDTV
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- NDTV
Viral Now: Working Indian Mom Living In US Gets Internet Talking For Prepping Meals In Advance
Meal prepping is not a new concept but is increasingly becoming a popular choice for people who wish to eat healthy, home-cooked meals but do not have time to prepare them daily. Many content creators also share their meal prep tips and ideas on social media. One such video was recently shared by Madhavi (@madhavis_little_nook), a content creator and working mom who lives in Boston, US. While Madhavi prepared tempting foods like chhole, lasagna and mixed veggies for the week, she received backlash from viewers for following the meal prep practice. Eventually, Madhavi turned off the comments section, writing, "Sorry for turning off the comments because in the last few hours people are literally abusing and leaving such comments that I don't even want to read or respond." According to previous reports, viewers in the comments section called her "lazy" for preparing a week's food in advance. Some trolls asked why she couldn't prepare fresh food for her family every day; others said she was eating "stale" food through this practice. In her post, Madhavi explained that cooking everyday meals can be difficult for working moms juggling multiple responsibilities daily. "Working mom life can be overwhelming, regardless of working at home or away from home. Between work, kids' activities, managing the household, and juggling everything else, cooking everyday meals can feel like a task," Madhavi wrote, adding, "What's more exhausting for me is thinking what to cook. That's why I rely on meal prep! I don't do it perfectly, but I do good enough to show myself some love and make my life a little easier. Trust me, we mom deserves the extra TLC! Give meal prep a try and thank your future self (and me) later!" Watch the video here. The viral video has clocked a million views. A Redditor also reshared the video in support of the working mom and called out those who wrote the negative comments. The user (@National_Holobird) said, "She's a US-based creator who makes videos of her meal prep. This recent video of hers got so much hate from privileged idiots who think fresh hot food is their birthright and have zero acknowledgement for the labour women (wife/mom/domestic help) that goes into it. How dare a woman make her life convenient by making food in advance so she can have time for herself? Thankfully, @masalalab/Krish Ashok (author and content creator) called it out and gave her a shoutout." by u/National_Holobird in InstaCelebsGossip Several other Redditors shared their support in the comments section: A Redditor wrote, "It is fresh hot food, right? What am I missing here? I mean it's healthy and home-made food, nothing wrong here." Another chimed in, "Exactly. I do meal prep too, make sabjis and meat for 4-5 days and cook hot rotis or rice as needed. It helps me eat healthy." A third commented, "If she's okay with this and her family is okay with this, why is any other person objecting?" A user noted, "Refrigerators are meant to store food and keep it fresh for future use." Another agreed, adding, "Especially as someone who lives abroad, I know what a privilege it is to have home-cooked food."
