Cooking in a clay pot has a lot of medical benefits and it makes cooking easier finally gives a tasty and healthy meal. It definitely makes a difference what additives you include in your food to make it tasty, but showing interest in the cookware you use to cook the food is extremely vital. In order for your taste buds to really appreciate the true taste of your favorite Indian dish that you have been waiting for, you ought to go back to the roots and cook your dish in a typical clay pot.

Clay has been used as cookware by people for generations. Pots made of clay make food cook quickly on fire, which emits nutrients and minimizes bacteria. It collects moisture in the food, as clay is absorbent, which helps it to circulate when cooking. So while cooking with clay pots less oil is used. Preparing food in a clay pot is a slow process that allows the pot to be seasoned before cooking. Tasty, flavorful and lip-smacking food comes from the slow cooking process.

As life became busy, people began to take shortcuts in their kitchens and opted to cook in nonstick and steel for easy meals. But nowadays people are mindful and health-conscious of what they put in their bodies, they are starting to realize the tremendous benefits of clay pot cooking. The main advantage of cooking in a clay pot is that the clay’s alkaline quality decreases the food’s acidic content, making it light on the stomach. Furthermore, the foods are delicious and taste authentic. Because of this, clay pots are now a popular product among peoples.  

Indian Clay Pots 

Indian clay pots are earthenware pots that have been used for cooking for ages. They are one hundred percent eco-friendly and safe from lead or hazardous chemicals. Different names like Manchatti, Handi and Matka are stated for the cookware.

Almost in everyone’s kitchen clay pots were found in the early day and passed down from generation to generation. The clay pots are handmade by skilled artisans in India. In villages, dishes are still cooked in the clay pot.

How To Clean Clay Pots?

It is necessary to wash the clay pots well. Never use standard dish liquid or soap with water to clean the pots because clay is porous so the soap would possibly absorb in your dish and pot. To rub the pot always use hot water with a brush. Moreover, pots could be washed with vinegar and baking soda combination. When the pot has a sturdy stain,  soak the pot overnight with baking soda and water to remove stains. This would tend to get rid of any smell left in the pot.

Indian Dishes To Cook In Clay Pots

Vegetable or chicken biryani, chicken kurma or handi, daal, fish curry and much more are some of the Indian recipes to explore in our kitchen. Also, matka kheer, matka kulfi, matka chai and sweet matka dahi are some of the desserts to try in our kitchen. 

Preparing food in clay pots gives traditional foods with a unique taste, more delicious and authentic food. When you start cooking with the clay pots, you can certainly see the change of taste from your regular food. If you are trying to improve the way you consume, we recommend you make space in your household for clay pot products and begin eating healthy cooking! 

We at Modern Store provide you the freshest and finest food experience. We have a wide range of Indian grocery products for all your everyday food needs. Available at your convenient location in Kuala Lumpur (Old Outlet and New Outlet) Malaysia. 

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