Peedhi Brass Matka Ghee Pot

Every Indian kitchen has a small vessel that never leaves the table — the one that holds the ghee for the day's first roti, or the honey for the morning glass of warm water. Peedhi's Brass Matka Ghee Pot is that vessel, made the way it always used to be: solid brass, hand-finished, and small enough to sit beside the thali without asking for space. Handcrafted in Jagadhri, Haryana, the rounded body has a hinged, domed lid with a brass finial knob that keeps the ghee covered and clean between uses. A matching brass spoon rests through a small side loop on the lid, always within reach, never misplaced in a drawer. Light enough to lift with one hand and finished with a fine laser floral motif on the body, this is a piece meant to be seen on the table, not hidden in a cupboard.

Fill the Ghee Pot with warm, melted ghee and close the hinged lid to keep it covered between uses. Use the included brass spoon to serve — it is sized for small, precise scoops rather than large servings. This is a table-serving vessel, not a cooking vessel: do not place it directly on a flame, stovetop, or in an oven. If ghee has solidified inside, let it soften at room temperature or place the closed pot briefly in warm (not boiling) water rather than heating it directly. Refill as needed rather than topping up over old residue — wipe the interior clean between refills for the best flavour and hygiene.

1 × Brass Ghee Pot with hinged lid; 1 × Matching Brass Spoon

Do:
✓ Rinse with warm water and wipe dry with a soft cotton cloth after each use
✓ For a deeper clean, wash with mild soap and a soft sponge — rinse thoroughly and dry immediately
✓ Polish the exterior with tamarind (imli) + salt paste to restore high-polish golden shine
✓ Dry fully before refilling — even a small amount of residual moisture can affect ghee quality
✓ Store in a dry place — the lid protects the ghee; keep the pot covered when not in use
✓ Polish the etched floral motif gently with a soft toothbrush dipped in tamarind paste to restore detail and shine

Don't:
✗ Do not put in the dishwasher — high-heat washing dulls the polish and can damage the etched motif
✗ Do not store acidic foods (lemon, tamarind, tomato-based) in this pot — brass reacts with acids
✗ Do not pour very hot liquids directly into the pot — allow ghee to cool slightly before filling
✗ Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners — these scratch the polished surface and damage the etching
✗ Do not place on stove or flame — this pot is for storage and serving only, not cooking

This Ghee Pot was handcrafted in Jagadhri, Haryana — a city whose brass and copper craftsmanship tradition spans centuries. The lid, knob, hinge, and spoon are all separately hand-formed and fitted by the same community of artisans, then finished and polished by hand. Minor variations in hinge action, and brass tone are natural marks of genuine handcraft — not defects — and mean no two pots are ever entirely identical.

• Storing acidic pickles or chutneys
• Dishwasher use
• Direct flame or stovetop use