Fish Curry in Clay Pots: Health Benefits and Flavourful Wonders
Are you someone who can’t compromise on health and flavours? If so, you would find something undeniably magical about using clay pots. These traditional vessels don’t just carry the charm; they also bring a unique set of benefits to the table. Have you ever wondered why your grandma’s fish curry tastes a lot better? The secret might just be in that utensil. Let’s know more about the health benefits and flavour-enhancing quality of cooking fish curry in clay pots.
Why Clay Pots Make Fish Curry Irresistible
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Enhance Taste: When cooking fish curry in clay pots, it adds an earthy undertone, amplifying its natural flavours. Clay posts are covered with natural porous on its surface, this absorbs and release the spices slowly, ensuring a well-rounded and aromatic dish
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Slow Cooking Perfection: The porousness on the clay surface allows the fish to cook gently. The slow cooking process keeps the fish from breaking apart.
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Retains Aroma: clay pots have a sealed environment which locks in the delightful aroma of your curry until it’s served.
Tips to maintain your Clay Pots
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Season Your Pot: Seasoning your pot is important before your first use; it prevents cracks and enhances durability. Soak your clay pot in water for a few hours and then rub it with oil.
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Cook on Low Flame: Avoid sudden temperature change, clay wear works best when you start cooking with low flame. Sudden temperature changes might crack the pot.
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Avoid Sudden Temperature Shift: It's best to avoid placing the hot clay pot on a cold surface or under running water.
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Use wooden Utensils: Don’t use metal spatulas and prevent scratches by turning to wooden or silicon spatulas when serving your fish curry.
Health Benefits of Cooking in Clay Pots
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Retains Nutritious Value: Cooking in high-temperature means lesser nutrients and vitamins and clay pots cook food at lover temperature; helping retain essential nutrients and vitamins.
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Chemical-Free Cooking: Clay pots are free from harmful chemicals like PFOA or PTFE. Every bite of your food is as healthy as it is delicious.
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Alkaline Properties: clay is naturally alkaline; this helps in making your dish easier to digest by balancing the acidity of the ingredients.
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Moisture retention: The surface of the pot naturally locks in moisture, preventing the fish curry from frying out.
Why Choose MudKart Clay Pots
We at Mudkart celebrate traditional cooking with our wide range of handcrafted products. Through our products we aim to support the livelihood of artisans from rural villages. All products by the artisans are made with love and care, ensuring its free from toxins and perfect for creating wholesome flavourful dishes.
A Delicious Way to Preserve Culture
The shit to clay pots is more than h=just a health-conscious decision, it takes us closer towards preserving culinary tradition. There is some special feeling while using clay pots; a steaming bowl of fish curry, infused with the goodness of natural clay feels like an experience, a store and a memory waiting to be shared.
Ready to Try?
It’s time to fulfil that ultimate fish curry cravings-bring Mudkart’s clay pot into your home. Visit our website and explore our exquisite collection of hand-crafted clay cookware and take the first step towards healthier, tastier meals.
