Cooking in a Pot on Stands: Delicious Recipes for Outdoor & Home Cooking

Cooking in a pot on stands is a traditional and efficient way to prepare flavorful dishes. Whether you're using a tripod stand, gas burner, or open fire, this method enhances flavors through slow cooking and even heat distribution. Here are three fantastic recipes you can try:

1️⃣ One-Pot Chicken Stew

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken (bone-in)
• 2 onions (chopped)
• 3 tomatoes (pureed)
• 2 potatoes (cubed)
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pot on the stand. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
2. Add garlic and ginger paste, then chicken. Cook until lightly browned.
3. Add tomatoes, spices, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Pour in 2 cups of water, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
5. Serve hot with bread or rice.

2️⃣ Spicy Lentil Soup (Daal Shorba)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lentils (washed)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat oil and sauté onions until soft.
2. Add tomatoes, lentils, and spices. Stir well.
3. Pour 4 cups of water, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
4. Blend for a smooth texture or serve as is with naan.

3️⃣ Traditional Clay Pot Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rice
• 1 cup vegetables (carrots, peas)
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 3 cups water
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the pot, add garlic paste, and sauté vegetables.
2. Add rice, water, and salt. Cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
3. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy these simple yet flavorful pot stand recipes! ????????