NOB- Health news: We came from clay. We learned to survive from it. We thought we would live happily even after forgetting it. But time seems to be returning to clay again in our kitchens. Saying goodbye to the artificial days of electric cookers, non-stick pans, and stainless steel pots.Some say that cooking in clay pots is a miracle. Our grandparent’s entire time revolved around clay. From crops to cooking everything was based on clay at that time. However, over time, man turned to new ‘pots’. He almost forgot about cooking in clay pots. In such circumstances, clay came to life again. Some modern people who understand the benefits of a natural lifestyle are reminiscing about the old days. Nothing comes to mind except pots when it comes to clay pots. But in line with the changing trends, all types of cooking utensils made of clay are available in the city. Cookers, kadais, pans, jugs, glasses, cups, etc. made of clay are now widely available. It is noteworthy that the sales of these utensils are also going strong online. In the city, the first thought is that natural methods are an expensive affair. However, heroine Nayanthara, who has been cooking in clay pots for the last ten years, says that this is not true. She says that her hobby is to collect clay pots made in any town she goes to. She says that none of these are expensive. She also says that compared to the benefits of cooking in these, the cost is not really worth it. Clay pots do not produce pollution. Compared to metal, food cooks slowly and evenly in these. Clay naturally has healing energy. Research has shown that clay has the ability to change our mood on its own. When we are depressed, we can notice that any work done close to clay immediately changes our mood. That is why the use of clay is now known to be important in natural medicine. Not only cooking in clay pots but also eating food and drinking coffee in them is tasty and new, say those who are used to these pots. Now black and terracotta clay pots are available in the market. It is said that the alkaline properties of these pots give a new and pleasant taste to food. Non-vegetarians say that if you cook Bommidaiya curry in a clay pot at night and eat it next day, the taste will be very good, the makers of these pots say, whatever you cook in these pots, whether it is soup, lentils, or meat, the taste and aroma will be doubled. Moreover, there is no need to add too much oil. Some care is required in their use. Also, detergents should not be used to clean these pots. Clean with lemon, tamarind, hot water, and coconut flakes. The utensils are cleaned while they are hot, there is a risk of breakage if used carelessly.