Brass Basin Paraat

A Brass Basin Paraat is a traditional, round and deep multipurpose brass bowl used across Indian kitchens for kneading dough, mixing ingredients or serving food. 

Handcrafted by the Mirzapur Thatheras in Uttar Pradesh, this paraat retains the authenticity of Indian cookware while meeting the needs of modern household. Zishta is glad to revive the traditional craft of Mirzapur.

Product Highlights

• Material: Pure Brass (Pital), an Alloy of Copper and Zinc.
• Heritage Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by the Thatheras of Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Making of Pital bartan in Mirzapur by the Thatheras is traced back to over 3 to 4 centuries. The soil of Mirzapur is most favorable for moulds as it neither cracks not melts. 
• Design: Wide, round, deep bowl with a gently curved base.
• Size: Medium
• Usage: Dough kneading, mixing ingredients, storing fresh rotis, serving.
• Care: Avoid harsh or abrasive detergents. After cleaning wipe it dry immediately to avoid marks on the utensil.  

Why Choose a Brass Basin Paraat

• Versatile Kitchen Accessory - A single, multi-use bpwl that reduces clutter in your kitche. The paraat's gently curved based makes it ideal for atta kneading for fluffy rotis, soft parathas, akki roti, and for mixing lemon rice, coconut rice, tamarind rice (puliyodharai), masala blends, salads or even serving large portions.
• Preserves Nutritional Value - Brass helps retain natural anti-oxidants and moisture in the atta, resulting in softer dough and better rotis. To know more benefits of Brass, read Key Benefits of Brassware.
• Perfect Design - Round, deep and spacious design-perfect for kneading dough, easy mixing, blending and tossing. Uniform curvature ensures effortless hand movement for smooth kneading and even mixing. A premium serving bowl that elevates the look of your dining table.
• Durable - Durable, long-lasting, and heirloom worthy kitchen accessory that adds charm to your kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use the basin paraat for mixing rice varieties like lemon rice or coconut rice?
Absolutely - the spacious design makes it ideal for evenly mixing rice preparations without spilling.

2. Does the bowl help in achieving better dough texture?
Yes, the smooth curvature encourages uniform mixing, helping you achieve soft, elastic dough.

3. Can this paraat be used for serving?
Yes, its elegant, handcrafted finish makes it an excellent serving bowl for festive meals.

4. Does brass react with ingredients during mixing?
Dry or semi-dry ingredients such as dough, rice, and masala blends are perfectly safe for brass.

5. Does the deep design of the paraat reduce spillage?
Yes, the depth and curvature significantly reduce flour or rice spillage while mixing.