About this piece
A lagaan is a traditional wide cooking vessel with a lid. makes this one in brass with a hand hammered golden outside, and says the inside is lined with food grade tin (kalai) in a silver tone.
The seller says it goes from stovetop to oven, and suggests it for slow cooking, baking, roasting or simmering one pot dishes. The 4 litre is listed at 13 x 13 x 4 inches. The photos show it in a gift box, on a table and held by a woman in a sari.
How it is used
A lagaan is used for slow, one pot cooking and baking. The seller says to use a wooden spatula, cook on low to medium flame and preheat the tin lined vessel before adding food.
Looking after it
- Use a wooden spatula to protect the tin lining.
- Let it cool before washing, then dry it well.
