Peedhi Mandalam Hand-Finished Brass Paraat

Every family paraat carries the mark of the hand or the tool that shaped it. Peedhi's Mandalam Paraat is turned on a traditional brass lathe (kharadi) by artisans in Jagadhri, Haryana, who trace a series of perfect concentric rings outward from the centre — the way ripples spread across still water, or the circles of a mandala unfold from a single point. The result is a bowl with a bright, mirror-bright sheen across its body and a quiet, meditative pattern at its heart. Made from pure brass, it arrives ready to use — no pre-treatment required.

Measure your flour into the paraat, form a well at the centre, and add water a little at a time as you bring the dough together. The Mandalam finish is smooth and close-grained, so the surface stays easy to work on and easy to wipe clean once you're done — very little dough clings to the walls. The generous depth of the bowl keeps flour and loose ingredients from spilling over the sides while you mix. Outside the kitchen, the same mirrored surface makes the paraat a striking tray for pooja offerings, flowers, or diyas.

1 × Brass Paraat — Mandalam, in selected size

Do:
✓ Wash with mild soap and a soft cotton cloth or sponge after each use
✓ Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately — do not leave water sitting on the surface
✓ Polish with tamarind (imli) + salt paste every 3–5 days to keep the mirror shine bright

Don't:
✗ Never use steel wool, abrasive scrubbers, or chemical bleach — these will dull the polish and scratch the rings
✗ Do not put in the dishwasher
✗ Do not store acidic food (tamarind, lemon, curd) overnight in the vessel

This Paraat was crafted in Jagadhri, Haryana — a town long associated with brass and copper metalwork. The Mandalam finish is the work of artisans trained on the kharadi, the foot- or motor-driven lathe used to true and polish brass vessels, a skill handed down through families of metalworkers in the region for generations.

• Storing acidic foods (lemon juice, tamarind paste) for extended periods
• Dishwasher use
• Induction cooktops