Handi of Memories: Cook with Clay, Serve with Soul

June 17, 2025

Some meals don’t just fill the stomach — they fill the heart.
They remind us of our grandmother’s slow-cooked biryani, of Sunday afternoons filled with the sound of laughter, and of kitchen aromas that felt like home before we even understood what home was.

Handi of Memories is not just a clay pot. It’s a way back — to tradition, to warmth, to flavor you thought you had forgotten.

A Tribute to Timeless Indian Kitchens

Handcrafted by skilled artisans from Pachdhar village in Pench, Madhya Pradesh, this handi is made using 100% organic terracotta clay, shaped by hand and fired at 1200°C without any chemicals, glazes, or artificial finishes.

These artisans live and work close to the wild forests of central India, keeping alive techniques that have been passed down through generations. When you cook in this handi, you’re not just using a pot — you’re participating in a living tradition.

Why the Handi of Memories is More Than a Cooking Vessel

Every curve of this clay handi is designed to make your meals flavorful, nutritious, and unforgettable.

What makes it special:

Cooks with gentle, even heat, locking in moisture and flavor
Preserves the nutritional value of your ingredients
Adds an earthy, authentic taste no metal pot can replicate
100% natural terracotta — no chemicals, no coatings
Beautiful enough to use as serveware for rustic presentations
Made by hand, each piece is one of a kind

Perfect for:

Slow-simmered curries
Sunday dals
Fluffy, flavorful biryanis
Khichdi that tastes like comfort itself

Ideal For

Families that value tradition
Home cooks who love soulful, slow meals
Eco-conscious kitchens embracing clay cookware
Gifting for weddings, anniversaries, or housewarmings
Anyone seeking to reconnect with the food they grew up with

Care Instructions

Same as all JAADU cookware, your Handi of Memories requires just a little love and care:

Soak for 6–8 hours before first use
Let it dry in the shade
Rub a light layer of oil inside
Heat slowly to season the pot

Ongoing care tips:

Cook only on low to medium flame
Avoid thermal shock (sudden temperature changes)
Clean with warm water — no soap
Dry completely before storing

Every little imperfection, color shift, or texture variation is a sign of its handmade origin — and that’s exactly what makes it so special.

Let Your Food Taste Like It Remembers Something Beautiful

Cooking in this handi isn’t about convenience.
It’s about intention. About taking time. About letting flavors develop the way they used to when recipes weren’t rushed and family meals were an everyday celebration.

Let your curries bubble, your biryani rest, your dals simmer — and in return, your food will taste like it remembers something beautiful.