Brass Patila with Kalai – Hammered Bhagona & Tope for Cooking

• Brass Construction: Traditional brass cooking vessel designed for everyday Indian cooking.

• Kalai Tin-Lined Interior: Interior cooking surface features traditional Kalai/Khalai tin lining.

• Hammered Exterior: Decorative hammered texture gives the Patila a handcrafted traditional appearance.

• Wide Capacity Range: Available from 350 ml to 10 Litres for different household and larger cooking requirements.

• Multipurpose Cooking Vessel: Suitable for boiling, simmering, dal, curries, rice, gravies, soups and other appropriate preparations.

• Hand wash the Brass Patila using mild dishwashing liquid, warm water and a soft sponge or cloth.

• Avoid aggressive steel wool and highly abrasive scrubbers, particularly on the Kalai-lined interior.

• Do not scrape the tin-lined cooking surface with sharp metal utensils, as this may damage the Kalai coating.

• Rinse thoroughly and dry the Patila completely after washing to help minimise tarnish and moisture marks on the brass exterior.

• Inspect the Kalai lining periodically. If the brass underneath becomes clearly exposed through normal wear, have the vessel professionally re-Kalai coated before continued cooking use.

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1.What is a Brass Patila?

A Brass Patila is a traditional deep cooking vessel commonly used in Indian kitchens for boiling, simmering and preparing dishes such as dal, curries, gravies and rice.

2.Is a Brass Patila also called a Bhagona or Tope?

Yes. Patila, Bhagona and Tope are commonly used regional terms for similar traditional deep cooking vessels.

3.What is Kalai or Khalai lining?

Kalai, also spelled Khalai, is the traditional tin lining applied to the inner cooking surface of brass cookware.

4.Is Kalai the same as silver coating?

No. Traditional Kalai is a tin lining, not a silver coating. This product should therefore be described as tin-lined or Kalai-lined brass cookware.

5.What capacities are available?

The ASHTOK Brass Patila is available in 350 ml, 750 ml, 1 Litre, 2 Litre, 2.5 Litre, 3 Litre, 4 Litre, 6 Litre, 8 Litre and 10 Litre capacities.

6.Is this a Pital Patila?

Yes. “Pital” or “Peetal” is commonly used in Hindi for brass, so Brass Patila and Pital Patila refer to the same material category.

7.Can I cook dal in the Brass Bhagona?

Yes. The deep vessel format is suitable for preparing dal and other appropriate simmered dishes.

8.Can I cook rice in the Brass Patila?

Yes. The vessel can be used for suitable rice preparations according to the selected capacity.

9.Can it be used for curries and gravies?

Yes. The Brass Patila is suitable for curries, gravies, soups and similar liquid-based preparations.

10.Does the exterior have a hammered design?

Yes. The current product is described as a hammered brass Patila/Bhagona.

11.Does the Kalai lining wear over time?

Traditional tin lining can gradually wear through normal cooking and cleaning. If the underlying brass becomes clearly exposed, the vessel should be professionally re-Kalai coated before continued cooking use.

12.Can I use metal scrubbers on the Kalai lining?

It is better to avoid aggressive metal scrubbers and sharp scraping tools because they can damage the tin-lined interior.

13.Is this cookware non-stick?

No non-stick coating is specified. The product should be treated as traditional tin-lined brass cookware.

14.Is this induction compatible?

Induction compatibility is not confirmed in the current specifications, so induction use should not be assumed.

15.How should I clean the Brass Patila?

Hand wash using mild dishwashing liquid, warm water and a soft sponge or cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly after cleaning.

16.Will the brass exterior tarnish?

Yes. Brass can naturally tarnish or develop surface colour changes through exposure to air, moisture and handling. Appropriate brass cleaning can help restore its appearance.

17.Can I order Brass Patilas in bulk?

Yes. For restaurants, caterers or larger quantity requirements, visit ASHTOK's Bulk Orders section.