Months rolled by, and Ramachandran Annapoorna became a beloved name in Pune. Food magazines hailed it as "India's Taste of Tradition," and social media buzzed with photos of Devika's soulful dishes. Yet, despite city fame, Devika and Aarav spent half their month in Devgarh, ensuring the village kitchen thrived.

One breezy morning, a black luxury car stopped outside their city outlet. A well-dressed woman stepped out, introducing herself as Suhani Malhotra, coordinator for the upcoming National Heritage Food Summit in Delhi.