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How To Cook Meals In A Handi: Here’s A Guide

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Long back when there used to be no modern cookware, handis were the one in use. Handis are clay pots that were kept over chulhas to cook food back then. In fact, the flavors that come from those handis are absolutely lip-smacking. Nowadays, if you visit some dhabas or restaurants you might spot a few Handi meal preps on the menu like Handi chicken, Veg bhuna handi, handi biryani, etc. It is because of the richness in taste that comes from these earthen pots.

However, it’s not just about taste, these clay pots or handis also contribute to making health-friendly food. They are porous in nature and, the food is packed with nutrients.

Tips For Cooking In Handi

Overall, it’s a little tricky to cook food in Handis but if you once get your hands on these pots, there’s no going back. The food preparation might take extra 15 minutes but it promises you to give all the nutrients.  From the below-mentioned recipe videos, you can learn to cook food in a handi.

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1. Home ‘n’ Much More

Learn to make your entire meal in Earthern pots from this video.

2. Your Food Lab

Chef Sanjyot Keer teaches us to make veg Diwani handi at home

3.  Cooking With Chef Ashok

Chef Ashok shows you the process of making Handi Chicken at home.  He claims that because of the handis the dish has burst with flavors.

Also read: This Woman Makes Luscious Handi Meat In North Delhi That Will Blow Your Mind

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