{"product_id":"delhi-deg-aluminium-biryani-pot-with-lid","title":"Delhi Deg – Heavy Hammered Aluminium Biryani Daig with Lid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Traditional Delhi Deg — Built for Real Biryani\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the classic \u003cstrong\u003eDelhi Deg\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as daig, degh, or handi) — the heavy, hand-hammered aluminium pot found in every serious biryani kitchen, from home cooks to catering setups. Its wide belly and slightly narrow mouth are shaped specifically for dum-style cooking, where trapped steam and even heat are what separate good biryani from great biryani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🔨 \u003cstrong\u003eHand-Hammered Silver Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – Strengthens the metal and improves even heat spread across the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🍛 \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Deg Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wide belly, narrow mouth — built specifically for dum biryani, pulao, and daigh-style cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💪 \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Gauge Aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e – Solid, warp-resistant, made for long hours on high heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🔒 \u003cstrong\u003eFitted Lid Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – Locks in steam for proper dum, keeping rice layers moist and aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🖐️ \u003cstrong\u003eSturdy Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Secure grip for lifting and serving, even when full\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Heat Retention\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stays hot well after it's taken off the stove\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🧼 \u003cstrong\u003eLong-Lasting Build\u003c\/strong\u003e – A genuine one-time investment piece, passed down for years in most households\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Deg Cooks Biryani Better\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Delhi Deg isn't just a big pot — its shape is the whole point. The wide base gives rice room to layer properly with the meat and masala underneath, while the slightly narrower top traps steam more efficiently than a flat, straight-sided pot. This is exactly why professional biryani cooks, wedding caterers, and hotels still use hammered aluminium degs instead of regular saucepans — the shape and material directly affect how evenly the rice steams during \"dum.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-hammered surface isn't decorative either. The hammering process compresses and strengthens the aluminium, making the deg more resistant to warping from years of high-heat use, while also helping distribute heat more evenly across the base — fewer burnt spots, more consistent cooking from edge to centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike non-stick or coated pots that wear down within a couple of years, a solid aluminium deg like this is built to last for decades. It's a staple for weddings, Eid, large family gatherings, and any occasion where you're cooking biryani or pulao in bulk rather than a small daily portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDum biryani, pulao, Delhi biryani, Sindhi biryani, curries, daigh-style bulk cooking, weddings and events, catering, and large family meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with warm water and mild soap. Avoid steel wool or abrasive scrubbers on the hammered surface. Dry immediately after washing to prevent water spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Hammered aluminium Delhi Deg (pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Matching fitted lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelhi Deg \/ Daig \/ Handi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-gauge hammered aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-hammered silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded, fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSturdy carry handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStovetop Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas stoves (not induction-compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDum biryani, pulao, bulk rice \u0026amp; curry cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes \u0026amp; Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSalan Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBiryani Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 6,499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 7,250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 8,850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 11,999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 14,499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 18,499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 21,999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCook real dum biryani the traditional way — shop the \u003cstrong\u003eDelhi Deg\u003c\/strong\u003e only at HS Home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is a Delhi Deg used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Delhi Deg (also called daig, degh, or handi) is a traditional wide-bellied aluminium pot used mainly for dum-style biryani and pulao, where its shape helps trap steam and cook rice evenly in large batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this deg safe for gas and induction stoves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis deg is designed for gas stove use. Pure aluminium cookware is not induction-compatible unless it has a steel base plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What size deg should I buy for a family vs a wedding\/event?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor a small family of 4-6, the 12No (1kg) or 14No (3kg salan \/ 1kg biryani) size is usually enough for a single meal. For medium gatherings of 15-20 guests, the 18No (8kg salan \/ 3kg biryani) or 20No (10kg \/ 4kg) works well. For weddings, large events, or catering, the 22No (13kg \/ 5kg biryani) or 24No (16kg \/ 6kg biryani) is recommended to cook in bulk without multiple batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does \"No\" mean in the size (e.g., 12No, 24No)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"No.\" refers to the traditional deg sizing number used in Pakistan's cookware market — a higher number means a larger deg with greater salan (curry) and biryani capacity, as shown in the size chart above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the lid seal well enough for proper dum cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, the lid sits securely on the rim to trap steam, which is essential for dum-style biryani and pulao where the final steaming step depends on trapped heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is a deg different from a regular cooking pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA deg has a distinct wide-belly, narrow-mouth shape designed specifically for layering rice and meat and trapping steam efficiently — unlike straight-sided pots, which don't hold heat and steam the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I clean and maintain a hammered aluminium deg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash with warm water and mild soap. 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