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Brass Biriyani Handi Pot-Zishta Traditional Cookware

Brass Biriyani Handi (Paanai-Pot)

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MRP. Rs. 3,200
MRP. Rs. 4,550 - Onwards
MRP. Rs. 4,550
Rs. 3,200 Onwards
MRP. Rs. 3,200
Size Weight (Kg)Diameter In CMHeight In CMCapacity (Ltrs)
Small 1.3-1.5 15.2 16.5 2.5-3.5
Medium 1.5-1.6 16.5 17.8 4-5
Large 2.0-2.1 20.3 20.3 6-7

DISCLAIMER

All our products are handcrafted and this results in each product being unique and slightly different from each other and therefore will have minor variations on dimensions & weight.

  • The Handi is a traditional pot-shaped utensil used for slow cooking for many centuries.
  • Food cooked in a handi have a unique flavour and aroma. 
  • Kichdi, Biryani, Rice, Pulao, Pongal as well as all types of gravies are cooked in Handi. 
  • Our journey to rejuvenate crafts of India took us to a village near Amritsar. 
  • The thatheras near Amritsar are known for their traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making. This craft has been included in the UNSECO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
  • From 400 families who used to practice this craft, the number has dwindled to a meagre 15. 
  • Cooking in Brass has been part of our culture since time immemorial. Brass is known to preserve the anti-oxidants of food cooked in them.
  • Brass also helps in preserving more than 90% of nutrition of food cooked in them. Brass also retains heat and keep food warm for a couple of hours.