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The Peedhi Journal
Stories, traditions and wisdom from India's timeless kitchen heritage — and the artisans who keep it alive.
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7 Stories
The Bartan She Left Behind: The Story of Inherited Brass, Copper & Kansa Utensils
There is almost certainly one in your home. You may not know exactly where it...
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The Truth About Non‑Stick Coatings
What PTFE and PFAS Actually Do at High Heat 01 The Short Answer It’s...
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What Is Kalai — And Why Your Brass Cookware Needs It
If you've just bought a beautiful brass kadhai or handi, there's a good chance the...
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Brass Paraat: The Traditional Indian Dough Bowl We Never Stopped Using
If you grew up in a North Indian home, you have heard the ring of...
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Kansa vs Brass vs Copper: Which Metal Is Right for You?
Walk into any Indian household two generations ago and you'd find the same three metals...
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Ayurveda and Metals: What the Charaka Samhita Actually Says About Brass, Copper and Kansa
If you spend any time looking at traditional metal utensil brands in India, you will...
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Brass, Copper & Kansa: The Three Metals That Shaped the Indian Kitchen
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 What happened to India's kitchen metals? 02 Brass (Peetal) — the...
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