Research : Communities and Vendors of Old City, Ahmedabad

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Kalai

Kalai is the process of coating tin in the inner surface of brass and copper vessel which are used for cooking. The process is called Kalai as tin is known as kalai in Hindi.

When food is cooked in vessels coated with kalai, the metal gets mixed into the food in very small amount which is considered healthy. It is good for the lungs and prevents lung diseases. It also makes the food taste better compared to when it is cooked in other vessels.

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