Soapstone & Marble Cookware
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Soapstone & Marble Cookware
Stone cookware is among the oldest in the South Indian kitchen. Soapstone, the kalchatti of Tamil homes and the rachippa of Telugu ones, heats slowly and holds warmth long after the flame is turned off, which is why it is traditionally preferred for sambar, rasam, pappu and kuzhambu. It does not react with tamarind the way unlined metal can, and many families say food cooked in it simply tastes better. Marble, dense and cool to the touch, makes a steady mortar for grinding spices and chutneys.
Multiple sizes & finishes Prices on request In our Sullurupeta showroom
Soapstone & Marble Cookware — all products
About the collection
Choosing soapstone & marble cookware
At our Sullurupeta showroom you will find soapstone kalchattis, soapstone kadais with or without a lid, wide urlis and soapstone storage jars, each in small, medium and big sizes, along with marble and soapstone mortar and pestle sets in three sizes. Because every stone piece is slightly different, we suggest choosing in person; you can also WhatsApp +91 90807 22578 for current sizes and prices.
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Inspect each piece in person
Look for an even wall thickness and a smooth inside finish, check that any lid sits well, and run a finger around the rim and base to feel for hairline cracks or chips before you take a piece home.
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Heat it slowly, always
Start soapstone on a low flame and raise the heat gradually. Never put it on high heat or pour cold water into a hot pot, as sudden temperature changes can crack the stone. Soapstone suits gas stoves and will not work on induction.
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Keep sour pastes off marble
Marble can be etched and stained by lemon, tamarind and turmeric. Rinse a marble mortar soon after use and dry it well; for sour chutneys and pastes, a soapstone mortar is the more forgiving choice.
Read our guide: How to Season and Care for a Soapstone Kalchatti
Questions
Soapstone & Marble Cookware: your questions
How do I season a soapstone kalchatti?
To season a kalchatti, soak it in water for a day (many families use rice-washed water), let it dry, then coat it inside and out with gingelly or castor oil and leave it for a day or two. Finally, heat it gently with water on a low flame before cooking in it. Methods vary between families, so ask us which one we suggest.
Can soapstone cookware be used on induction or a high flame?
No, soapstone does not work on induction stoves, and it should never be put on a high flame. Use it on gas over a low flame, raising the heat gradually, and avoid sudden temperature changes such as adding cold water to a hot pot, which can crack the stone.
Where can I buy soapstone cookware in Sullurupeta?
Ramachandhraa Stores in Sullurupeta carries soapstone kalchattis, kadais, urlis and storage jars in small, medium and big sizes, plus soapstone and marble mortar and pestle sets. Visit the showroom at 8/2/160 Gandla Street, opposite SBI Bank, from Tuesday to Sunday, or WhatsApp +91 90807 22578 for prices.
Ramachandhraa Stores · Sullurupeta
See the soapstone & marble cookware in person
Visit us on Gandla Street, opposite SBI Bank, or send us a WhatsApp message with what you need — we will reply with sizes, finishes and today’s prices.