SPECIFICATION
Bring traditional Indian cooking into your kitchen with the ASHTOK Brass Dekchi with Kalai. Made from brass with a tin-coated interior, this classic cooking pot combines the traditional golden appearance of brass cookware with a practical Kalai-lined cooking surface.
Also known as a Brass Degchi, Pital Dekchi or Brass Cooking Vessel, this deep cooking pot is suitable for preparing rice, dal, curries, vegetables, gravies and other dishes that require gentle boiling or simmering.
Available in 1 Litre, 2 Litre and 3.5 Litre capacities, the ASHTOK Brass Dekchi is designed for different household cooking requirements.
This brass cooking pot features a classic rounded vessel shape with a golden brass exterior, making it suitable for customers looking for traditional Indian kitchen utensils.
The inner cooking surface is coated with traditional Kalai, also called Khalai. This tin lining separates the food from the underlying brass when the coating is intact and properly maintained.
The traditional Dekchi shape offers useful depth for cooking rice, dal, vegetables, curries and liquid-based dishes. Its rounded body makes it suitable for everyday boiling and gentle simmering.
Choose from 1L, 2L and 3.5L capacities depending on the amount of food you prepare and your household requirements.
The brass exterior and tin-lined interior make this vessel a practical choice for customers who prefer traditional cooking pots and classic Indian metal cookware.
A Brass Dekchi for Cooking is a traditional deep vessel commonly used for boiling and simmering. With its Kalai-lined interior, this cooking pot can be used for suitable preparations such as:
Use low to medium heat as appropriate, avoid dry heating and protect the tin lining from excessive temperatures.
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Kalai is a traditional tin coating applied to the inner surface of brass and copper cooking vessels. It creates a tin-lined food-contact surface while the exterior retains its natural brass appearance.
Traditional Kalai requires appropriate care. The lining may gradually wear with repeated use, heating and cleaning. Inspect it regularly and arrange professional re-tinning when the coating becomes worn, patchy or damaged.
Do not continue cooking directly on exposed brass where the lining has worn away. Avoid high-temperature dry heating because tin has a relatively low melting point.
Choose the appropriate size according to your cooking requirements, stovetop compatibility and available kitchen space.
Brass is commonly called Pital in Hindi. As a result, this product may also be referred to as a Pital Dekchi, Brass Degchi, Brass Kalai Pot or Tin-Lined Brass Cooking Pot.
Its traditional appearance and practical cooking shape make it suitable for homes that prefer classic Indian cookware.
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The Brass Dekchi with Kalai can also be considered as a practical traditional kitchenware gift for housewarming ceremonies, weddings and family occasions.
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ASHTOK offers traditional Indian metalware, including brass cookware, copper utensils, Kansa products, kitchen essentials and gifting items. Our collections combine traditional designs with practical products for cooking, dining and special occasions.
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