While we are progressing towards mod and chic living, there are a few household things from yesteryears that can still be useful…
Matka
I still have the taste of that water kept in earthen pots and it takes me to my granny’s house. The matka or ghada is still very much a part of her everyday life and whenever I pay a visit to her, I only drink water from it. I wonder why we don’t have in our kitchens today. Sure enough, there are refrigerators, ROs and water purifiers and the concept of keeping water in earthen pots sounds prehistoric. The purpose of a matka was to keep the water cool and free from dust and other small impurities, but these days, since we have a lot more life-threatening chemicals in the water we receive from taps, the earthen pot may be able to make it completely safe for drinking.
But, it does have its advantages and if you take proper precautions, it might be the best option. It keeps the water at an ideal temperature which is either not too hot or cold, unlike fridge, and makes it ideal for drinking. You need to filter the water first, clean the matka properly and keep it covered all times, and use a long-handled ladle to spoon the water out. Also, remember to clean it before re-filtering everyday to avoid the scum getting accumulated inside.
