Whenever someone thinks about a balanced diet, it would automatically include curd. Curd is full of good bacteria (probiotics) and protein, contributing to the holistic welfare of your body. It is an essential part of any Indian meal be it in the form of dessert (mishti dahi) or beverage (lassi). We understand how important it is to consume curd daily and hence, need to make it instantly available at home instead of buying it from the market. Every day. We present to you terracotta curd settlers! It is your one-stop solution to all curd setting related problems and currently, they are taking over the market.

How to set curd at home?

Curd is a dairy product that is obtained through coagulating milk in a process called curdling. Coagulation of milk can be done at home, simply by adding lemon juice or green chillies, then set it aside in a warm place for settling into curd. The increased acidity causes the milk proteins to become a solid mass of curd. In India, the curd is known as dahi.

Curd can be made with the help of two methods, with rennet and acid. On one hand, using acids like lemon juice separates the lactose from the milk and therefore can be consumed by lactose-intolerant people. On the other side, using rennet attaches the lactose to the solid curd. Another easy way to set curd at home is by simply adding a teaspoon of curd in warm milk and leaving it aside for the night.

What is Terracotta?

Terracotta is an earthenware made from unglazed or glazed ceramic. Terracotta is used to make flower pots, bricks, sculptures, etc. The word Terracotta comes from the Italian phrase ‘baked earth’. Terracotta pottery is made by baking the terracotta clay. Terracotta is naturally available clay and has a reddish-brown colour to it  and has versatile uses. To date, terracotta is being used for making eco-friendly, sustainable, cost-effective and user-friendly utensils. Terracotta clay is easy to work with, and mould it into multiple shapes and draw designs, making it feasible for the potters and handicraftsmen to sell Terracotta utensils.

A healthy choice by the consumers!

Today, most people prefer to eat healthily and hence use food-safe cookware. We all put a lot of effort into purchasing organic products and avoid using plastic materials for storing the products. Dairy products are susceptible and require extra care. Curd is also a dairy product and is freely available in the market, but most of us avoid purchasing it due to the addition of preservatives to keep the curd fresh.

Why use Terracotta?

Terracotta curd settlers have long been in use for a variety of reasons.

1. 1. food-safe,
   2. add an earthy taste to the curd,
   3. easy to maintain,
   4. eco-friendly,
   5. free of any toxins or lead,
   6. act as a cultural revival,
   7. sustainable and,
   8. cost-effective.

In India, it is a prevalent culture to consume homemade curd. Naturally, homemade curd is healthier than any other packaged or flavoured curd. Curd is served in various forms like raita, lassi, buttermilk, mishti doi, etc.

How to make curd at home using a terracotta settler?

Requirements;

1. Low-fat milk
2. Yogurt starter

Bring the milk to a boil and let it cool for some time then add the yogurt starter to it and mix. Always remember the milk should neither be too hot or cold. The pot should be kept in an undisturbed and warm place for a few hours. The curd made in a terracotta settler is thick. One important thing about using terracotta curd settlers is that they are required to be cured after a few uses. The Terracotta curd settlers are easy to clean and which is why they are a hit in the market.

A  Terracotta curd settler is easy to clean. It needs to be left overnight with warm water and washed with a mild detergent later. You can even apply coconut oil after a wash and heat it.

At Ellementry, we value sustainable and eco-friendly products fused with a sense of culture and form. The market now has become conscious of what we are consuming. It puts a considerable amount of time into researching the various products available in the market that are food safe as well as sustainable.

Traditional curd settlers have been in use since ages in the Indian society. However, recently with the widespread use of cheap plastic and other nonbiodegradable materials in the market, people had been using plastic bowls. Plastic contains toxins that are harmful and can harm our digestive system. The easy use of terracotta curd settlers can save you time and make you fresh and healthy curd at home, overnight. Ellementry helps you bring home handicrafts straight from the potter to add art to your kitchen.

Buy Terracotta curd settlers today to bring home culture while consuming food-safe curd, in the world of chemical preservatives. Ellementry provides you with a wide range of products made from food-safe and eco-friendly material.