Clay Kadhi / Gravy Serving Dish
The serving dish that brings the table to attention. And keeps the food hot
Terracotta Clay · 800 ml · SKU: KL-SW-006
₹699.00
| Material | Terracotta Clay |
|---|---|
| Size / Capacity | 800 ml |
| Induction Ready | NO |
| XRF Tested | NO |
| Sub-Category | Serving Dish |
The serving dish that brings the table to attention. And keeps the food hot
when it arrives. An oval covered clay serving dish with a fitted lid, knob handle, and smooth Bone Kaolin interior glaze. 800ml capacity. XRF-certified. The lid retains steam. The clay retains heat. The dish that was ready in the kitchen five minutes before everyone sat down arrives at the table as it left the stove. Kadhi is a particular challenge for serving vessels: it is hot, acidic, and thickened with besan which continues setting as it cools. The clay lid prevents the surface skin from forming. The clay walls keep it pourable from first ladle to last.
Key Features & Benefits
- Covered — Skin Never Forms: Hot liquid dishes exposed to air form a surface skin within minutes as proteins and starches on the surface cool and set. The clay-on-clay lid seal prevents this completely — kadhi, dal, gravy: every ladle from a covered clay dish is the same as the first.
- Heat Retention: 30+ Minutes: A clay serving dish at 75°C when placed on the table stays above 65°C for 30+ minutes. Steel serving dishes cool to below 60°C in half that time. The last person served gets food as hot as the first.
- Oval Form — Not Aesthetic, Functional: The oval allows two serving spoons to rest side by side on the lid. It fits more naturally on a rectangular dining table than a round bowl. The elongated form allows the ladling hand to reach across the full length without awkward angles.
- Clay-on-Clay Lid Seal: The lid sits on a lipped rim creating a steam-retaining seal that improves with use. Not airtight, but close enough to retain significant steam and heat.
- Bone Kaolin Interior: Non-reactive with acidic kadhi, alkaline besan gravies, and oily curries. The cream-white interior shows the colour and consistency of the dish clearly for serving.
- XRF Certified: Batch QR on base.
About the Material
The serving dish occupies a specific position in the Klayvi range: it is not a cooking vessel and not a simple serving bowl. It is a transit vessel — the container through which food moves from the kadhai or patila to the dining table without losing the quality that the cooking created. The lid knob is solid clay, formed during making. It is sized for the thumb-and-two-finger grip that is the natural way to lift a lid from a covered serving dish. The knob is slightly asymmetric — a detail of handmaking that makes it grip more naturally than a perfectly symmetrical factory knob. The Science Kadhi thickening is driven by besan protein and starch gelatinisation. Both processes continue after the flame is off, as long as the temperature is above 60°C. A covered clay serving dish at 70°C continues gently finishing the kadhi during the transit from kitchen to table. This is why kadhi served from a covered clay dish has better texture consistency than kadhi decanted into a steel bowl and served: the clay continues the cooking process for the 5 minutes of transit.
Safety & Certification Standards
| XRF Analysis — Clay Source | Heavy metal screening on raw clay before production begins |
| ICP-OES — Finished Product | Parts-per-billion accuracy. Actual migration into food simulants tested |
| NABL-Accredited Laboratory | Internationally recognised test facility |
| FSSAI Food Contact Compliance | Meets India’s legal food safety standards |
| Per-Batch QR Report | Your batch. Your numbers. Published before dispatch. |
Lab Test Results
| Compound | Klayvi Result | FSSAI Safe Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2.1 ppm | 90 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 0.3 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.4 ppm | 2.0 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | Not detected | 0.5 ppm |
| PTFE / PFOA / PFAS | Not present | Zero tolerance |
Caring for Your Klayvi
| 1 — First Use | Rinse with plain water. No soap on first use. |
| 2 — Daily Clean | Klayvi Wash Care (pH 6–8) or sisal scrubber + warm water. Never standard dish soap — it destroys seasoning at pH 9–11. |
| 3 — After Wash | Dry completely on low flame (cookware) or air-dry fully (decor/storage). Never store damp. |
| 4 — Monthly | Apply 4–5 drops cold-pressed flaxseed oil to cooking surfaces. Heat on medium-low until just smoking. Cool and wipe. |
| 5 — Never | Dishwasher · Microwave · Overnight soaking · Chemical detergents · Cold water on a hot vessel |
What’s in the Box
- Clay Serving Dish 800ml with fitted lid (Bone Kaolin interior)
- Artisan provenance card
- Clay Care Passport
- Batch QR card
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I cook directly in the serving dish?
No. The oval covered serving dish is designed for transit and table service, not direct cooking. For brief reheating (3–4 minutes on very low gas), it is acceptable — but the Bone Kaolin interior glaze is optimised for serving temperatures. Active cooking should happen in the handi, kadhai, or patila series.
Q: The lid does not sit perfectly flat. Is that a defect?
Very slight rocking in the lid is normal in handmade clay — the two pieces are fired separately and minor variations in the rim and lid profile are inherent. The functional steam seal is maintained even with a very slight movement. If the lid rocks more than 3–4mm, contact us for a replacement lid.
Q: How do I handle the hot lid when serving?
The knob is the correct grip point — it conducts heat slowly enough to be held comfortably after 20–25 minutes on the table. If the dish has just come from the stove, use a folded cloth around the knob for the first removal.
Q: Can I use the serving dish for cold raita or yogurt side dishes?
Yes — the Bone Kaolin interior is inert with dairy. Pre-chill the dish in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving cold raita. The clay’s thermal mass will keep it cooler at the table than a room-temperature ceramic dish.
Q: Is the lid interchangeable with other Klayvi lids?
No — each lid is fired as a matched pair with its dish. The oval lid will not fit round vessels. Keep lid and dish together; they are paired from the same production.
Q: Can this dish go in the oven for reheating a full serving?
Yes, up to 220°C. Place in a cold oven, set temperature, heat together. Never put a cold clay dish into a pre-heated oven. Remove lid oven mitts — the knob will be very hot.
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