You will forget the water from the fridge, the water from the pitcher will remain as cold as ice even in the scorching heat, just adopt these 5 magical desi jugaads. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: As soon as the heat of the sun rises and the temperature rises, people often run towards the cold water of the refrigerator to quench their thirst. But the comfort and pleasant fragrance that is found in the water of an earthen pot is not found in the water of the fridge! Even in Ayurveda, pot water is considered a boon for health. However, sometimes due to extreme heat the water in the pot does not remain as cool as we would like. If you are also troubled by this problem, then do not panic. We are going to tell you some special and traditional methods by which your Matka will work as a natural ‘refrigerator’ throughout the day.

protective cover made of wet sack or cotton cloth

This is the oldest and effective method. Wet a jute sack or thick cotton cloth and wrap it around your pot. As the water in the cloth evaporates, it will absorb the heat inside the pot and keep the water ice cold. Keep in mind that as soon as the cloth starts drying, sprinkle water on it again.

cold bed of sand

Even today people use this technique in villages. Fill clean sand in a wide mouthed vessel or vessel and soak it thoroughly with water. Now place your pot on top of this wet sand. The moisture in the sand will keep the bottom of the pot cool, keeping the water temperature low for a long time.

Choosing the right place is very important

Where the pot is kept has a direct impact on the coolness of the water. Never keep the pot in a hot corner of the kitchen or near a sunny window. Always keep it in the most ventilated place in the house. The more fresh air hits the outer surface of the pot, the faster the evaporation process will be and the cooler the water will be.

Take care of the cleanliness and holes of the pot

There are small invisible holes in the earthen pot through which water comes out and cools. Over time, dust or salt accumulates in these holes. Therefore, at least once a week, wash the pot from inside and outside without soap, just by rubbing it with clean water. This maintains the ability of the pot to ‘breathe’.

Don’t make this mistake while buying a new pot

If you are going to buy new matka, always choose well ripe and dark red colored matka. Try knocking the pot, if a metallic tinkling sound comes from it, then understand that it is cooked properly. A good quality clay pot is capable of keeping water naturally cool for a long time.