MUDPOT SAMAYAL (CLAYPOT COOKING)
Do you think only medicines would deprive you from ailments? If yes, then it’s time to change your thought and change your world. “Food is really and truly the most effective medicine”, a famous quote to emphasize the importance of having healthy food.
Cooking is an art and cooking in Mudpots add flavor to it. Mudpots is known as Claypot or Earthen Pots. Mudpot cooking has lot of health benefits, makes easier cooking process, a more delicious and nourishing food.
‘Pongal’ is the most important festival of Tamilnadu in India. The festival’s special dish ‘Pongal’ is traditionally prepared in new Earthen Pots.
Clay pots are made up of clay which is alkaline in nature and neutralizes the pH balance in the food and makes the food healthier and tastier.
BENEFITS OF MUDPOT COOKING
-ADD NUTRIENTS TO THE FOOD
Clay pots provide nutrients like calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium and sulfur to food that are absolutely beneficial to our body.
-ALKALINE NATURE MAKES THE DIGESTION EASIER
Clay is alkaline and neutralizes the acidity in the food and makes the food easier to the digest.
-REDUCES OIL CONSUMPTION
Mud pots retain the oil and gives moisture to food so that no need to add extra fat to make the food tastier.
-ADD EARTHY FLAVOR TO THE FOOD
The flavor of Earthen pot cooked food is incredible. The aroma of the food is unbeatable.
-REASONABLE PRICE
Clay pots are easy and affordable. As clay pot cooking is diminishing , by purchasing it we can contribute to the art and family of clay pot makers.
WHAT TO BUY FOR COOKING: GLAZED OR UNGLAZED ONE?
Lot of options are available in the market. It is always best to use unglazed pots for cooking. The glazed pot contains chemicals that emit harmful toxins during the cooking process.
ADVANTAGES OF EARTHEN POTS
-can be used on gas stove
-can be placed in a refrigerator (but don’t forget to cool down completely)
-are toxic free, but be sure to use unglazed pots. It is best to avoid semi glazed or glazed pots as they emit toxic chemicals while cooking.
Earthen pot cooking is traditional and healthy too and to be continued by all…
And by doing so, it’s not only good for our health but we contribute to the family of an Earthen pot maker.
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