Benefits of Cooking in Brass Utensils
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For centuries, Indian households have trusted brass utensils for cooking and serving food. Today, as stainless steel and non-stick cookware dominate modern kitchens, brass is making a comeback because of its unique health, taste, and cultural benefits.
1. Retains Nutrition in Food
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, both of which are essential trace minerals. Cooking in brass helps preserve the natural oils and nutrients of food, ensuring your meals are healthier.
2. Enhances Taste and Aroma
Many people notice that food cooked in brass cookware tastes richer. Dishes like kheer, dal, and halwa develop a deeper, earthy flavor that modern cookware simply cannot replicate.
3. Supports Good Health
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Copper: Boosts immunity, aids digestion, and maintains heart health.
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Zinc: Supports brain function and strengthens the body’s defense system.
Together, these metals make brass a functional metal for cooking and serving.
4. Traditional & Ayurvedic Importance
In Ayurveda, brass is known to balance the three doshas in the body. Serving meals in brass thalis and bowls has been a part of Indian culture for centuries.
5. Care and Maintenance
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Ensure your brass cookware is coated with kalai (tin lining).
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Avoid cooking highly acidic foods (tomatoes, lemon, tamarind) directly.
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Wash gently and polish occasionally to maintain shine.
