Guides
Practical guides to brass, kansa and copper, incense, dhuni and puja: how to use them, how to care for them and how to choose. Plus free tools that do the working out for you.
Brass vs Steel vs Wooden Masala Dani: Which to Buy?
Brass, steel, wooden or glass masala dani? Freshness, care, durability and looks compared, so you can pick the right spice box for your kitchen.
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What to Put in a Masala Dani: 7 Spices by Cuisine
The 7 spices for an Indian masala dani (spice box): North Indian, South Indian, Gujarati, Bengali and Maharashtrian picks, and how to refill it.
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Dabara Set: What It Is and How to Use It
What a dabara set is, why South Indian filter coffee is served in a tumbler and dabara, how to drink from it, sizes, and...
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Brass vs Steel Coffee Filter: Which Should You Buy?
Brass or stainless steel South Indian coffee filter? Heat, taste of tradition, care, durability and price compared, with a clear recommendation.
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How to Make South Indian Filter Coffee at Home
Make South Indian filter coffee at home in a brass filter: how much powder per cup, decoction time, milk ratio, and the dabara pour....
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Brass vs Kansa vs Copper Utensils: A Guide for the Indian Kitchen
The three traditional metals of the Indian kitchen: what each is for, what to avoid, how to tell them apart and how to care...
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How to Use a Brass Dhoop Dani (Dhuni) at Home
Light loban, guggul, sambrani or havan cups in a brass dhoop dani safely: setup, carrying it room to room, putting it out, cleaning soot...
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