DAAN or DAMBUR: Traditional MUD Chula (Stove)

 

Kashmiri Heritage.  

 DAAN or DAMBUR: Traditional MUD Chula (Stove)

                                         The forgotten traditional stove of Kashmiri kitchens made of clay, DAAN or DAMBUR was a pre-eminent feature of Kashmiri kitchens in the past but it is no longer the case in present times. Advanced technology has replaced many household items in today’s world.  The traditional way of cooking on DAAN/ DAMBUR involves the use of earthen pots that naturally adds to the flavor of the dish. Locals in KASHMIR believe that food cooked in earthen pots is nutrient-rich, as the DAAN helps maintain the moisture and the aroma of the cooked food. The traditional way of cooking on mud Chula involves the use of earthen pots. The best part of cooking on a mud Chula is that the flame is not too harsh and thus the food cooked even in aluminum utensils never loses its flavor.

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