Casserole

Cooking in a clay pot is much better than cooking in a normal utensil, not just for its various health benefits but also makes it much simpler to cook and improves the quality of the food in the end. Terracotta clay is good for cooking and consumption as it keeps the nutrients and the pH level balanced. Terracotta cookware also adds a natural and homely appeal to your dining table and ensures the food is tasty and flavourful.

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Is cooking in clay pots healthy?

Absolutely, cooking in terracotta cookware is healthy. These cooking clay pots are alkaline, they directly interact with the acidity in the food, bringing the pH balance back to normal and making it healthier. The terracotta cookware keeps the nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, iron and many more which are extremely beneficial to the body. Cooking in earthen cookware gives out the best aroma of the food and it is exceptionally tasty.

Can clay pots be used for cooking?

Terracotta cooking pots are an excellent choice for making any dish that needs to be simmered, stewed or baked even. While cooking you must keep it on the low flame at all times, it does take longer but the nutrients are intact and the flavouring is mindblowing. You can cook anything on it from beans to rice to meat etc. Trance Terra casseroles can be used in a microwave and oven as well for baking or reheating purposes. 

What are clay cooking pots called?

Cooking clay pots do not have a specific name as such but they are earthenware cooking pots used for cooking over direct heat from coals, stove, oven or a wood fire. In today’s age we call them terracotta cooking pots, terracotta cookware or even terracotta casseroles.

Is terracotta clay good for cooking?

Cooking in a clay pot is much better than cooking in a normal utensil, not just for its various health benefits but also makes it much simpler to cook and improves the quality of the food at the end. Terracotta clay is good for cooking and consumption both as it keeps the nutrients and the pH level balanced.

How do you clean clay pots after cooking?

Unlike other utensils, terracotta cookware needs to be seasoned before use. The seasoning process is quite simple, soak the clay pot in water for 12 to 15 hours overnight then remove the pot from the water and wipe the pot with a dry cloth. Later apply castor oil on the inside surface of the pot and heat it on a low flame for 2 minutes or until you see the oil getting absorbed in the surface. Your terracotta clay pot is ready for cooking. While using the clay pots regularly, we recommend washing it by hand and refrain from using soaps/detergents as they may soak into the pores of the utensil and seep into your food instead use baking soda. Avoid tapping metal spoons on the rim of the terracotta cookware as the dish may break, use only wooden spoons or spatulas. While cleaning, rinse the pot after cooking, then boil water in it with leftover lemon peels. A soak in baking soda will help remove odours and freshen the pot after cooking pungent food.

What are the different types of clay pots?

There are five main types of clay for pottery: 

1. earthenware, 
2. stoneware, 
3. porcelain, 
4. ball clay, and 
5. fire clay.