Traditional Copper Cookware, Crafted for the Modern Indian Kitchen
Bring traditional Indian cooking back to your kitchen with The Copper Craftsman's Hand-Hammered Pure Copper Handi.
Crafted by skilled artisans, this copper handi combines the timeless beauty of hand-hammered copper with a practical tin-lined cooking surface. Its traditional handi shape and matching lid make it ideal for slow-cooked Indian dishes while adding an elegant handcrafted touch to your kitchen and dining table.
The distinctive hammered exterior reflects the character of traditional Indian metal craftsmanship, making every piece feel special.
Why you'll love it
Handcrafted from pure copper
Traditional hand-hammered exterior
Food-contact interior lined with tin (kalai)
Includes matching lid
Designed for traditional Indian cooking
Beautiful for cooking and serving
Handcrafted by skilled Indian artisans
Naturally develops character and patina with use
Why Choose a Copper Handi for Cooking?
Crafted for traditional Indian cooking, this pure copper handi combines a hand-hammered copper exterior with a tin-lined (kalai) food-contact surface. Copper responds quickly to changes in heat and distributes heat efficiently, making the handi well suited to controlled cooking on low to medium heat. Its traditional handi shape is ideal for preparing biryani, curries, gravies, dal and other slow-cooked Indian dishes. The hammered finish also allows the cookware to move naturally from kitchen to dining table.
Pure Copper with Traditional Tin Lining (Kalai)
The handi is crafted from pure copper and features a traditional tin lining, commonly known as kalai, on the food-contact interior.
The tin coating creates a barrier between the copper surface and food, allowing the vessel to be used for everyday cooking when the lining is properly maintained. Kalai is a traditional technique that has long been used with copper cookware in Indian kitchens. As the tin lining gradually wears with use, the handi may require re-tinning (re-kalai). This is a normal part of maintaining traditional tin-lined copper cookware.
What Can You Cook in This Copper Handi?
The 2-litre copper handi is suitable for preparing family-sized portions of:
• Biryani and pulao • Dal and lentil preparations • Indian curries and gravies • Korma and slow-simmered dishes • Rice preparations • Traditional festive dishes
Its combination of copper construction and tin-lined interior makes it particularly suited to traditional recipes that benefit from controlled, even heating.
Specification Correct detail
Material Pure Copper
Interior Tin Lining (Kalai)
Exterior Hand-Hammered Copper
Capacity 2 Litre
Diameter 22 cm
Weight Approx. 900 g
Lid Included
Style Traditional Indian Handi
Care & Cleaning
• Cook on low to medium heat.
• Avoid heating the handi while empty.
• Use wooden or silicone cooking utensils where possible.
• Wash with mild dish soap and a soft sponge.
• Avoid steel wool and abrasive cleaners on the tin-lined interior.
• Dry thoroughly after washing to reduce watermarks.
• The copper exterior will naturally develop a patina over time and can be polished when required.
• If the interior tin coating wears significantly or copper becomes exposed, have the vessel professionally re-coated with kalai before continuing normal cooking use.
No. Kalai is a traditional coating that gradually wears depending on frequency of use and care. Re-tinning may be required when the lining becomes worn.
Can I cook acidic food in it?
When the tin lining is intact, food contacts the tin rather than bare copper. Do not continue cooking if the lining has worn through and copper is exposed; have the vessel re-tinned first.
What can I cook in this copper handi?
It is suitable for biryani, rice dishes, dal, curries, gravies, korma and other traditional slow-cooked preparations.
Is this handi made from pure copper?
Yes. The handi is handcrafted from pure copper with a traditional tin-lined (kalai) food-contact interior.
Why does a copper handi need tin lining?
Tin lining creates a food-contact barrier between the copper vessel and food. Traditional copper cookware used for cooking is commonly lined with tin, a process known as kalai.
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