Even the purple one can be used to make this.
My mom would say the expression "then il iruntha pala cholai" meaning, the brinjals taste as good as a jackfuit soaked in Honey! whenever she made this.
I have made this in a Kal Chetti. This is a vessel carved out of a single stone.It is made of a stone called soap stone We used to play with this stone, by using it like a chalk. This has to be cured before using. This particular one I made the gravy is my mom's/
Here is my collection of this utensil
You can read more about this or buy some modern versions here.
As you can see, I have to cure the last two, but the three on the left side,are well used.
Food prepared in this stays hot for a long time. Vetha Kuzhambu, Spinach Kootu, Any Kootu tastes exceptional.
I have some storage jars, in which I store some fresh pickles....
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Maakkal choppu.. I have painted miles of sidewalk with it :). Do they work on electric coils?
Hi Vandana,
Loved reading about Kal Chetti.Very informative. Planning to get one from India. Where did you get the pickle jars?
Thanks
Usha
I love your kal chettis and cute storage jars!
Lovely, authentic cookware....bet the kozhambu tastes awesome when made in that....
Thanks Suganya, About using them on electric coils, They may work, I have not tried it out, but they really need a flat surface, on gas they work best.
Thanks Usha, the pickle jars were a gift from my mother's friend.I will find out and let you know.
Thanks tbc and jayashree!
The first three were my mom's. Its been in the family for over 15 years or so.
the food tastes awesome. and after we finish the kuzhambu, and we mix some rice with the leftover kuzhambu sticking to the side and eat it!
The soapstone pots and the little ones for the achaars are remarkable! If I had these, I would never cook in nonstick ;)
Hi Vandana, I would like to buy one kal chetti n let me know where can I buy it. I checkd n Kerala recently n could not get it. Pls help. Rgds. Usha r nair
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