Handi
Encyclopedia
A handi is a deep, narrow-mouthed cooking vessel used in Indian, Bangladehi and Pakistani
cooking. Because there are many specific Indian and Pakistani dishes cooked in this vessel, their names reflect its use, such as "handi biryani".
Handis resemble American
beanpot
s, French
soupières, and Mexican
and Spanish
olla
s. They are used similarly.
Cuisine of Pakistan
Pakistani cuisine can be described as a refined blend of various regional cooking traditions of the South Asian subcontinent. Pakistani cuisine is known for its richness and flavour....
cooking. Because there are many specific Indian and Pakistani dishes cooked in this vessel, their names reflect its use, such as "handi biryani".
Handis resemble American
United States
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beanpot
Beanpot
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s, French
France
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soupières, and Mexican
Mexico
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and Spanish
Spain
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olla
Olla
An Olla is a ceramic jar, often unglazed, used for cooking stews or soups, for the storage of water or dry foods, or for other purposes. Ollas have a short wide neck and a wider belly, resembling beanpots or handis.-History:...
s. They are used similarly.
External links
- "Indian Pottery"
- "Bangladeshi Pottery", Banglapedia
- "Handi Dum Cooking", India Curry
- "Handi recipes", Bawarchi