Even in today’s world ever everyone is moving toward modern living, and some of us are taking a step back to revive the olden art and culture despite the availability of fancy and expensive kitchenware available globally. Why is that?? 

Back in the day, cooking in earthen pots was omnipresent in kitchens. Not only for cooking but their matkas were used to store water and the handi’s made the perfect curd. If we pay close attention, there is an incredible number of benefits of cooking in clay pots. 

Well, there was a reason why our grandmothers enjoyed cooking in terracotta pots, especially imagine having Biryani or Dahi cooked in an earthen pot. Most of us think it’s because of the aroma and the earthy flavour it gives, which is correct but that is not the only benefit of cooking in a clay pot. 

If you wish to know the incredible benefits of cooking in clay pots then we recommend you read further. 

Benefits of Cooking in Clay Pots

Here are some clay pot cooking health benefits that you should know:

1. Clay pots retain the Nutritive Value of Food

Cooking in aluminum or other metallic cookware tends to lose the nutritional value in the food. However, terracotta pots allow the moisture and heat to circulate through the food as it is cooked on low flame, which results in aromatic food. Clay pots are porous in nature.

This lets the food retain more nutritive value than food prepared in other kinds of utensils. Also, meat prepared in clay pots remains juicy and tender.

2. Clay pots ensure flavourful food

An advantage or benefits of cooking in clay pots is that due to slow cooking and the porous nature of the clay pot, it retains the moisture and aroma in the pot without losing any nutrient. Thus, ensuring the food is flavourful. The aroma that the food gives after being cooked in an earthen pot is unbeatable and it also adds an earthy flavour to the food.

3. Earthen pots neutralise the pH level

Clay pots being alkaline in nature helps in neutralizing the pH balance of the food by interacting with the acid present in the food. The earthen pots not only make the food healthier but also add a nice aroma to it.

It is believed to provide the required minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and sulphur that benefits our health.

4. Clay pots add nutrients and minerals

It is said that clay pots add many important nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and sulfur to food, which plays an important role in the well-being of the human body. 

5. Clay pots are Eco-Friendly & Pocket-Friendly too

              Beyond being good just for food, they are good for the environment as well. 

           Clay pots come in different shapes and sizes, so you can pick the one best suited to your requirements.   Earthen pots are also reasonably priced, enabling you to cook rich food without burning a hole in your pocket. If your cooking clay pots break or are worn out then simply reuse them as a planter or even mix them in the soil to decompose. Clay pots are a 100% yes for the betterment of the environment and your pockets.

Moreover, as the benefits of cooking in clay pots are reviving and it’s time to move to a healthier and pocket-friendly choice. Do not opt to buy glazed or polished ones, go for the pure and authentic earthy pots.

6. Clay pots are microwaveable and oven friendly

Plastic containers are harmful and so it’s time to say no to using plastic containers to heat cooked food in the microwave. When heated plastic releases high toxins that can be poisonous to your body. Other the other hand, terracotta clay products are natural and organic. Terracotta cookware is baked at a higher temperature to make it microwaveable and oven friendly. They are not only safe but also retain the nutrients and minerals in the food. Find your type of terracotta cookware & serving ware from Trance Terra’s website.

7. Buying terracotta products will aid the growth of handicraft experts

The beauty of terracotta clay products remains matchless. Trance Terra products are unique in their own form and aesthetic as it is handcrafted by local experts of rural Maharashtra. Add an ethnicity and earthentic touch to your kitchen space with Trance Terra’s terracotta cookware & serving ware products. Grab your terracotta cookware & serving ware now before it sells out, only on Trance Terra’s website!

We are sure, after reading about the benefits of cooking in a clay pot your mind has changed and you would be more than happy to explore the traditional ways of cooking looking at the health, environment and pocket-friendly nature. At Trance Terra we believe in giving back to the community and hence over the years we have worked and trained the Warli tribes of rural Maharashtra to create some beautiful products for you to flaunt at your dining table.