Hyderabad, July 30 -- As modern kitchens fill up with air fryers, non-stick pans and smart appliances, one ancient cooking method is quietly making a comeback.

Clay pot cooking, once a part of everyday life in Indian homes, is returning as more people seek healthier meals, richer flavours and sustainable living.

In Hyderabad, where the famous dum biryani has long been slow-cooked in a sealed handi, this revival feels especially meaningful.

While cooking in earthen pots may seem like a new trend on social media, it is actually a return to a tradition that has nourished generations.

A tradition shaped by the earth

Clay pots were first discovered in Czech Republic around 29000 BC. In India it was discovered in the Indus valley civilisat...