Prefer cooking in earthen pots? These tips will help

Have you ever wondered why our ancestors, who lived a healthy and peaceful life, cooked their meals in earthen utensils? Was it just a fad or were there no metallic wares available at that time? Well, none of that. Our ancestors were just smart enough to understand the benefits of a meal cooked in earthen pots.

However, this is no more news that cooking food in an earthen pot makes has several health benefits. Not only it facilitates the retention of nutrients as the food cooks slowly but also eliminates the risk of the metal reacting or getting mixed in the food.

Also Read: Yummy low-carb vegetarian snacks for the diet conscious

But if you are of the opinion that cooking in earthen pots is a cakewalk, think twice. Yes, but it can be an easy process thanks to Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s tips to help you prepare the utensils before you start cooking in them. Watch this.

Presenting chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s two methods to season your earthen pots before use.

Also Read: Try these 7 foods to boost your body’s iron content

Water treatment

1- Soak the earthen pot for eight to ten hours before using it. Earthen pots are porous so soaking them in water makes the moisture seep in. This facilitates steaming and retains the heat within the pot while cooking so that food is not left half-cooked. 

2- Take out the pot and place it on heat to season it. Add some water and let it come to a boil. This helps in the deep cleansing of the pot as well.

3- Discard the water. The earthen pot is now seasoned and ready to be used.

Wheat flour treatment

1- This method requires you to add some whole wheat flour into the pot and rub it well on all sides. Rubbing the flour helps get rid of loose mud.

2- Dust off the flour and clean it well with a cloth

3- Now place the pot on flame. Let it heat till the flour turns black.

4- Wipe the pot clean with a muslin cloth.

5- Switch off the heat and allow the pot to cool completely. The pot is now ready to be used.