Earthen pots were once an integral part of traditional Indian cooking for their numerous benefits. Today, almost every household has replaced these pots with fancy and expensive cooking utensils. They come in two forms - glazed and unglazed. The unglazed ones are any day better since it is completely bio-degradable unlike non-stick pans and steel pots which fill up landfills. They are not just pocket friendly but also improve the quality of the food. Here are a few reasons you need to ditch your regular cooking utensils and shift to earthen pots.