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Serving Dishes

Dongas, casseroles, platters and rice servers that take food from stove to table and keep it looking generous for the whole family.

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A pot of rajma left on the stove means three trips back to the kitchen during dinner. Serving dishes solve that by putting the dal, the sabzi and the rice in the middle of the table where everyone can help themselves.

Shape follows the food. Deep dongas with lids suit gravies and keep a film from forming on top. Shallow oval platters show off pulao or biryani, and an insulated casserole keeps rotis soft until the last person sits down. Small two-section dishes are handy for chutney and salad.

Go for weight and balance you can hold with one hand while the other serves, and lids that sit firmly. Matching serving dishes with the plates is nice but not necessary; many tables mix steel for gravies with ceramic or glass for dry dishes.

Rinse them soon after the meal, since dried masala is much harder to shift from a deep bowl.

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What is a donga?
Donga is a common name for a deep serving bowl, often with a lid, used to bring dal, curries and kheer to the table. Steel dongas are especially common in North Indian homes.
Do insulated casseroles really keep rotis soft?
An insulated casserole slows the loss of heat and moisture, so rotis stay warm and pliable for a good while. Lining it with a cotton cloth helps absorb steam so the bottom ones do not turn soggy.
Which dish suits biryani?
A wide, shallow platter or a low handi-style dish lets you serve biryani without breaking the rice. Avoid very deep bowls, where the layers get crushed as you dig in.
How many serving dishes does a family table need?
Most families manage well with three or four: one for dal, one or two for sabzi and one for rice. Keep a couple of extra larger pieces for festivals.
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