Soapstone, also known as kalchatti in India, is perhaps the softest of all the minerals that mother earth gifts us. Soapstone begins its life as talc which over time merges with other minerals to create a very porous material that is great to cook with. The presence of talc is why soapstone feels soapy when touched and hence the name. read more ›
Yes, it is safe as long as you take a few precautions.
Traditionally, it is believed that cooking in iron utensils, such as a karahi, provides health benefits.
It is said that when you cook food in iron vessels, it reacts with the metal surface. As a result, iron gets released in the food. There is some evidence to back this up. read more ›