Clay cookwares are used for cooking purpose only. They are to be soaked in water for atleast 5-6 hours after buying for the first time and then to be sundried completely for a day. (for moist climate, coat it with oil and dry for 2 -3 hours and repeat twice). Then you can start with cooking some light recipes like khichdi, chawal etc. for 2-3 times so that the cookware gets habituated to heating. While beginning to cook, start with a low flame and then increase it gradually, once a certain temperature has reached the cooking would get efficient. After cooking Do not directly place the pot on platform or cold water, which will break the pot due to temperature difference if done.
Place it on a steel stand or a cloth to allow it to cool down. After then Wash it with warm water for cleaning. If there are any stains then wash it with Lemon water or baking soda and a soft sponge, no hard or metal scrubbers. No soap or dishwasher as it will absorb the foam which will harm you the next time you cook. Then for regular use we donot have to soak it. Just clean it with sponge and use it.
