Earthenware had always been an intrinsic part of Indian households, however, now with different types of utensils available, earthen pots are barely used. You will see many urban households have earthen cum terracotta cutlery as showpieces, but not many like cooking in them as the food cooks slower than usual.

Where are earthen pots used?

Earthen pots or matkas have been used to store and cool water since time immemorial. But how do they keep water cool? The answer lies in evaporation. When water evaporates, the remaining liquid water becomes cooler.

What are the four main reasons that we should use earthen pot?