Pure Brass Patili / Degchi - Naturally Non Stick , Non Toxic, Teflon Free - Hammered Finish - with Kalai (Tin) coating

Reclaim the health, flavor, and wisdom of traditional Indian cooking with the Pcoka Pure Brass Patili / Degchi. Individually handcrafted by master artisans, this heavy-gauge cooking vessel features a stunning hand-hammered finish and an authentic Kalai (pure tin) lining.

Designed for flawless slow-cooking, simmering, and boiling, this Degchi distributes heat incredibly evenly, locking in essential nutrients and intensifying the natural flavors of your biryanis, dals, curries, and milk dishes.

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Everyday Slow Cooking: Perfect for simmering dals, rich gravies, stews, sambhar, kheer, and authentic biryanis (dum cooking).

Safe for All Ingredients: The internal kalai (tin) lining allows you to cook acidic ingredients safely—including tomatoes, curd, tamarind, and lemon.

Low-to-Medium Heat: Always cook on moderate flame; heavy brass absorbs and distributes heat so efficiently that high flames are rarely needed.

Never Heat Empty: Always add oil, water, or ingredients before placing the vessel on a lit stove to prevent the soft tin lining from melting.

Gentle Cooking Utensils: Use wooden or silicone spatulas to avoid scratching the silver tin layer.

1 Piece Pure Brass Patili / Degchi Hammered Finish

Dimensions in Cm (LxBxH):
· ONE SIZE: 10 x 10 x 9 cm

Dimensions in Inches (LxBxH):
· ONE SIZE: 3.94 x 3.94 x 3.5 in

Weight in Kg:
· ONE SIZE: 0.335

100% Pure Heavy-Gauge Brass: Offers commercial-grade durability and professional-level thermal distribution.

Authentic Kalai (Tin) Coating: Meticulously lined with food-safe pure tin, making this vessel 100% safe for cooking all food types, including acidic and sour ingredients like tomatoes, curd, and tamarind.

Artisanal Hammered Finish: The gorgeous dimpled texture enhances the structural strength of the brass while adding a striking, heirloom-quality aesthetic to your kitchen.

Versatile Deep Design: The traditional narrow-neck, wide-bottom Degchi shape traps steam and aromas perfectly, making it ideal for slow-cooked stews, rice, and traditional gravies.

How to Care for Your Kalai Patili:

Washing: Always hand wash gently using a soft sponge and mild liquid dish soap. Never use abrasive wire scrubbers, steel wool, or dishwashers, as they will strip away the protective tin lining.

Cooking: Never heat an empty Patili on the stove. Always add your oil, ghee, water, or food before turning on the flame. Cook on low-to-medium heat for the best results.

The Aging Process: Raw brass naturally oxidizes and deepens in color with heat exposure. To bring back its brilliant golden shine on the outside, occasionally scrub the exterior with a natural paste of lemon juice and salt or a dedicated brass cleaner.

Re-Kalai: With heavy daily use, the silver-toned tin lining will naturally fade over several months. This is a normal characteristic of traditional cookware. Simply get it re-coated (Kalai process) by a local artisan to restore it to brand-new condition.

The Steel Upgrade: The Problems This Vessel Solves for Stainless Steel Users

If you typically cook your dals, rice, or curries in stainless steel pots, you are likely familiar with a few frustrating, daily kitchen struggles. Upgrading to our heavy-gauge brass Degchi completely transforms your cooking experience:

No More Scorched Bottoms: Stainless steel has poor, uneven heat conductivity. When slow-cooking dense dishes like dals, kheer, or gravies, the food at the bottom often catches and burns long before the rest of the pot is cooked. Brass provides exceptional, uniform thermal distribution, eliminating localized hot spots so your food simmers perfectly without scorching.

Goodbye Flat, Metallic Flavors: Stainless steel can impart a subtle, flat metallic taste to delicate broths, milk, or slow-simmered dishes over long cooking times. The smooth, traditional Kalai (tin) lining is completely inert, preserving the pure, rich, unadulterated flavor of your spices and ingredients.

Flawless Heat Retention for Slow Cooking: Steel pots cool down almost the moment you turn off the stove, causing food to go flat or require constant reheating. Heavy-gauge brass acts as a natural heat reservoir. It holds heat long after the flame is turned off, allowing your biryanis and curries to continue "dum" cooking in their own residual warmth.

A Natural Release Without Toxic Coatings: While stainless steel pots require heavy amounts of oil or constant stirring to keep food from welding to the bottom, our mirror-smooth Kalai coating acts as a natural, chemical-free, non-stick barrier. You get smooth food release entirely free from toxic synthetic coatings like Teflon, PFOA, or PTFE.

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