The Kumaoni Kitchen

Let us take you into a kitchen that has been an integral part of Kumaon for ages. Passed down from parent to child, each of these kitchen utensils has been built to last - a refreshing change from the "planned obsolescence" of our time.

The Bhaddu is a narrow-necked, heavy-bottomed utensil made of bell metal. It is best set on a wooden fire to cook your dals or protein. The slow burn brings out the flavors of the spices and condiments and helps blend them seamlessly with your food.

The Handmade Iron Kadai is made from iron and is best suited to cooking whole lentils. It was traditionally used to cook black bean but can be used to cook anything that needs to be cooked slowly as the iron retains heat longer than stainless steel or aluminum woks.

Together, they form the essential Kumaoni kitchen. Do watch this space as we add more to this collection.