degchi
Degchi is a traditional South Asian cooking vessel used for preparing large quantities of food. In languages such as Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, degchi refers to a broad, deep pot with a wide mouth, typically two side handles, and a fitted lid. Historically made from brass or copper, many modern degchis are stainless steel or aluminum, and some are lined for cooking with acidic ingredients.
Degchis are designed for slow simmering and batch cooking, common in households, street kitchens, and ceremonial
Regional variants exist across the Indian subcontinent; copper and brass degchis are valued for heat conduction
Etymology traces deg to a Persian word for cauldron, with degchi forming a South Asian term for