Earthenware had always been an intrinsic part of Indian households, in fact, terracotta utensils have been prevalent from the prehistoric ages and have been found in the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Terracotta brings out the right flavours of the dishes. Not just that, it adds beneficial nutrients like calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium and sulfur to food. The alkaline nature of the terracotta neutralizes the acidity in the food, which makes it easier to digest.