Cooking food in a clay pot not only enhances its flavour but also improves the quality of the food
Here are a few benefits of cooking food in a clay pot
Due to the alkaline nature of clay, food cooked in an clay pot tastes different
Enhances nutrition value of food
Clay pots are porous and allow the heat and moisture to circulate evenly during the cooking process, thus retaining the nutritional level
Regulates the pH level of food
Clay is alkaline in nature and its interaction with the acidity in the food leads to a balanced pH level which in turn makes the food healthier
Cooking food in a clay pot requires less use of oil and slowly cooks the food, which helps retain the natural moisture and oil present in the food