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Clay Oven

A clay oven is known as chulha or tandoor. It is a traditional Indian cooking method.
A chulha is made from clay and is often built in the open courtyard of homes.

A tandoor is also made of clay but is deeper, and food is cooked inside it by burning

coal or wood. Rotis, naan and tandoori dishes are commonly cooked in a tandoor. This
method gives food a unique taste and aroma.

Modern Gas Stove

Today, most families in towns and cities use gas stoves for cooking. A gas stove works with
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) which produces a clean and steady flame. Cooking on a
gas stove is quicker and easier than traditional methods. The flame can be controlled to

low, medium or high depending on the type of dish being cooked. It is one of the most
convenient cooking methods used in households.

Induction Plate

The induction plate is a modern method of cooking that works with electricity. Unlike
gas stoves, it does not produce a flame. Instead, it uses electromagnetic energy to heat
utensils directly. It is safe, fast and energy-efficient. Since no smoke is produced, it is also

considered eco-friendly. However, it only works with certain types of utensils made of
stainless steel or iron.

Smart Stack Explore and Express

The first gas stove was invented in the 1820s. Find out who invented the induction cooker.

Remember Evaluate

Mind Refresh

Food gives us ________ to work, play, and grow. It also protects us from ________. The main

food groups are ________, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and ________. Some Indian dishes
like dosa and sambar are made from ________ and dal. We get food from two main sources:
________ and animals. Food travels from ________ to markets and then to our homes. Cooking
methods include wood fire, clay oven, gas stove, and ________.

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