Representative of its rich and colorful culture and heritage, Indian cuisine is a celebration of well-rounded, robust flavors that gather families together as they share their meals.Serving dishes are, therefore, essential tools not just for presenting Indian dishes but for harmonizing the act of eating together. A staple in Indian food preparation and serving would be katoris. Katoris are small copper serving bowls used to hold a variety of Indian delicacies such as daals, curries, yogurt, gravies, and rice puddings. These katoris are often used during festivals and other special occasions. They are generously filled with gravies and curries, and then placed on a round metal tray, called a Thali. The Thali is used for serving rice and bread alongside the curries and gravies. Katoris are excellent additions to a dinner party's table setting. Their simple, metallic construction makes a great accent or even center piece on a dining room table. Enjoy an authentic Indian culinary experience with these treasure-like bowls. No need for chopsticks or flatware. Take pleasure in the wonderful Indian flavors using the best tools, one's fingers. How to properly clean katoris is just as quick and easy as these bowls enhance the beauty of a table setting. These copper bowls can be hand washed using a solution of salt and vinegar that has been diluted in water. This cleaning solution is only to be used occasionally. For regular cleaning, one can use a soft cleaning liquid, hot water, and a soft, nonabrasive washcloth. NB:<ul><li>Copper products have a natural tendency to get water stain marks. They need frequent polishing to retain the shine.</li><li>These copper tableware items are handcrafted by the artisans of Mathura using very simple and age old tools. Use of two different metals in the same object adds to complexity. These handcrafted wares therefore lack the finesse that one sees in machine made wares.</li></ul> |