Cooking food in earthen utensils is also considered to have many health benefits, in fact they help in making the food alkaline which is good for your digestion. In earlier times, mostly earthen utensils were used for cooking and eating. With changing times, the kitchen also got updated and gradually glass, ceramic, steel, copper and brass utensils started being used. In modern lifestyle, non-stick utensils are also used a lot, but now people have again started cooking in earthen utensils, although now the earthen utensils purchased from the market are quite different. It is very important for you to know how to clean them after cooking.
You must know some things related to cooking in earthen pots, like if you are using a new earthen pot then how to clean it. Similarly, after cooking food, you should also know the correct method of cleaning it. Let us know from Chef Pankaj Bhadauria what mistake you make while cleaning earthen utensils.
Don’t make these mistakes while cleaning utensils
The biggest mistake people make while cleaning earthen utensils is that they clean it with detergent, dishwash war or liquid, but earthen utensils should never be cleaned with detergent or any product related to it. Actually, Chef Pankaj Bhadauria says that it is porous and it can absorb chemicals.
How to clean earthen pots?
The question arises that if we cannot clean earthen utensils with dishwashing soap or liquid, then how can we remove the dirt and grease present in it. Chef Pankaj Bhadauria has also explained its method. First of all fill water in the vessel and then add lemon pieces in it and heat it. This will remove its smoothness.
When the water becomes well heated, turn off the gas and drain the water. You will see that the earthen pot has been cleaned to a great extent. Now add some salt and rice flour in it. Take a clean scrubber and clean the entire vessel thoroughly. Wipe the vessel thoroughly with a cotton cloth and then keep it in the sun for some time. Just in this way you can clean earthen utensils in simple steps.
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Tips for using a new utensil
It is important to keep some things in mind before using a new earthen vessel, otherwise your food may become astringent because it contains particles of sand and soil. Apart from this, there is also a fear of the utensils breaking. Know what things are important to keep in mind before cooking in an earthen pot.
Keep the vessel filled with water: If you want to use a new earthen pot, fill it with water the night before and keep it aside. With this the vessel will absorb water and you will not face any problem while cooking. Apart from this, the raw soil accumulated in it is also removed.
Make sure the pot: Before using an earthen pot, it is important to make it solid. Actually, although it is cooked, still there is a fear of it cracking due to heat. For this, drain the water and clean the earthen pot by adding salt. Expose it to sunlight for 2-3 hours and after it dries, grease mustard oil on both the inside and outside. Turn on the gas and keep the vessel on very low flame. Let it heat for 5 to 7 minutes. This way it will get cooked and will not burst while cooking.
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