Food cooked in earthen pots is rich in nutrients and taste. Even Ayurveda suggests cooking in earthen pots, as it involves the slow cooking process that improves the quality and taste of food and also balances the nutrients. But, do you know how to use and season the earthen pots right? Fret not, chef Sanjeev Kapoor recently took it to his official Instagram page and shared a video, explaining the art of seasoning earthen pots before use.
He wrote, "Cooking in earthen pots has numerous health benefits. However, it's important to know how to season them before using them. Here are 2 ways for you to prep your earthen pots, so watch, learn and get cooking!” Take a look at video:
Method 1: Using boiling water
Soak the earthen pot for 8-10 hours before using. He explains, "As earthen pots are porous, soaking them in water makes the moisture seep in which helps in steaming food and retaining the heat.” Once done, place the pot on heat, add some water, let it come to a boil, and discard the water. Your earthen pot is ready to use.
Method 2: Using whole wheat flour
Add some whole wheat flour into the pot, rub on all the sides. He explains, "Rubbing the flour helps in getting rid of loose mud." Dust off the excess flour. Now place the earthen pot on heat. Heat till the flour turns black. Clean it with a muslin cloth. Allow it to cool down and your pot is ready to use.
Benefits of cooking in earthen pots
The clay used in making such utensils is alkaline which neutralizes the acid content in the food during the cooking process and makes it easier to digest. Also, the food cooked in the earthen pot is high in iron, calcium, magnesium, and sulphur content. Also, you can avoid using oil while cooking, as the natural moisture present in the pot is sufficient to cook the food properly.
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