{"product_id":"premium-brass-kanji-vadicattu-plate-rice-strainer-lid","title":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Premium Brass Kanji Vadicattu Plate (Strainer Lid)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.75; color: #312727;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #7a5c1e; letter-spacing: 0.06em;\"\u003ePremium Brass Kanji Vadicattu Plate · Strainer Lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSolid Brass · No. 5 to No. 9 · Diameters from 14 to 22.5 centimetres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 60%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eHeritage Material Quality\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Quality Pure Brass\u003c\/strong\u003e — This traditional strainer plate is manufactured from high-grade, heavy-gauge solid brass sheets with zero synthetic chemical coatings or modern industrial fillers. It possesses exceptional durability and an incredibly long life, engineered specifically to handle intensely hot boiling liquids daily without warping or cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eTime-Honored Functional Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Kanji Vadicattu Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e — The inner layout features a precision-drilled circular arrangement of \u003cstrong\u003estrainer holes\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounded by a beautiful, radiating chiseled line pattern. It acts specifically as a secure \u003cstrong\u003erice strainer lid\u003c\/strong\u003e placed over brass cooking pots (\u003cem\u003ePanaigal\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eVenkala Paanai\u003c\/em\u003e) to smoothly filter out excess hot rice steamed water—a timeless process known in Tamil tradition as \u003cstrong\u003eKanji Vadikattudhal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Nested Lip Rim\u003c\/strong\u003e — The plate features a smooth, wide outer rim contour that drops down slightly to form a stable step layer. This ensures the strainer nests completely flush into the mouth of your cooking pot, creating a solid grip that prevents the plate from slipping out of balance under heavy pressure when you tilt the pot to drain the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eCultural Utility \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Lifestyle Revival\u003c\/strong\u003e — Draining rice water using plastic colanders or cheap mesh nets strips away natural starch and leaches synthetic microplastics into your hot meals. This pure metal strainer preserves the ancestral culinary methods used daily in heritage homes. While it is a beautiful retro upgrade for modern household kitchens, it remains an indispensable requirement for large-scale \u003cstrong\u003etemple festivals\u003c\/strong\u003e, massive community feast preparations (\u003cem\u003eAnnadhanam\u003c\/em\u003e), marriage ceremonies, and festive occasions like Pongal and Diwali.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eExceptional Pricing Value\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare Heritage Craft at an Unbeatable Price\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sourced directly from local heritage workshops, this specialty kitchen tool brings high-end functional history right to your storefront at a direct-to-consumer price point that is exceptionally difficult to find in global retail markets.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eShort Notes: The Puranic \u0026amp; Health Wisdom of Kanji Vadikattudhal\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Quick guide to share authentic ancient value with your global store buyers)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ritual Purity of Rice Water\u003c\/strong\u003e — In ancient Vedic and Tamil Agamic lifestyle traditions, food preparation is viewed as a sacred offering to the life force (\u003cem\u003ePrana Ana\u003c\/em\u003e).Draining the excess \u003cem\u003eKanji\u003c\/em\u003e using a pure brass matrix naturally ground the starches, infusing the rice with subtle warmth and trace minerals while keeping the grains perfectly fluffy and separate for \u003cem\u003eNeivedhyam\u003c\/em\u003e deity offerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Festival Centerpiece Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e — During grand village temple festivals, cooking huge pots of festive rice over open wood fires requires massive structural durability. Draining these large vessels safely cannot be managed by thin modern mesh filters. Using these solid brass lid variants provides a highly reliable, heavy-gauge surface area that has handled large-scale sacred cooking cycles safely across centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSize Specifications · No. 5\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; color: #000000; border: 1px solid #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eImperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e5.51 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e2.65 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest placement:\u003c\/em\u003e Small everyday family cooking pots, compact travel vessels, or melting ghee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSize Specifications · No. 6\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; color: #000000; border: 1px solid #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eImperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e5.91 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e3.17 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest placement:\u003c\/em\u003e Medium standard kitchen pots, boiling traditional medicinal herbs, or individual festival sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSize Specifications · No. 7\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; color: #000000; border: 1px solid #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eImperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.5 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e6.89 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e130 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e4.59 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest placement:\u003c\/em\u003e Mid-sized family lunch pots, daily rice draining for 4-5 members, or home altar cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSize Specifications · No. 8\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; color: #000000; border: 1px solid #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eImperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e7.87 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e160 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e5.64 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest placement:\u003c\/em\u003e Substantial domestic cooking vessels, home festive occasions, or large group meal preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSize Specifications · No. 9\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; color: #000000; border: 1px solid #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eImperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22.5 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e8.86 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e7.05 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest placement:\u003c\/em\u003e Massive temple festival pots, bulk \u003cem\u003eAnnadhanam\u003c\/em\u003e feast containers, marriage catering, or prominent heritage kitchen collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eImperial equivalents are rounded. All weights are approximate. Select by the measured fit of your pot, not by the size number or suggested household use alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cleaning\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash before first use\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hand-wash with mild washing-up liquid and a soft sponge, then rinse thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove starch after each use\u003c\/strong\u003e — Allow the plate to cool before washing. Loosen dried rice starch with warm water and gently clear the perforations using a soft brush. Do not enlarge the holes with sharp tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Avoid steel wool, harsh abrasives, bleach and prolonged acidic soaking. Do not leave lemon, tamarind or vinegar on the brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry before storing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rinse away all detergent, towel-dry both sides and the rim, and let the holes dry fully before putting the plate away. Natural darkening can develop on brass over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspect regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stop using the plate if it develops sharp edges, cracks, significant corrosion or distortion that affects its fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003ePractical Usage Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the fit while cold\u003c\/strong\u003e — Measure your pot mouth and check how the stepped rim seats before cooking. The stated plate diameter alone does not guarantee a secure fit. This is not a locking lid; do not rely on the rim to prevent slipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect against heat and steam\u003c\/strong\u003e — Brass becomes hot. Use dry, heat-resistant oven gloves and keep hands and face away from escaping steam and the draining water. Never grip the hot plate with bare hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrain only what you can control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Turn off the heat before draining and keep the pot and lid securely supported. Do not attempt to tilt a heavy or oversized vessel; use suitable purpose-built draining equipment and assistance instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse as a strainer, not a serving plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Do not use it for serving or storing cooked or baked food. Avoid prolonged food contact and acidic ingredients; confirm the product’s intended food-contact use and any lining requirements with us before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the holes clear\u003c\/strong\u003e — Check the perforations before each use. Do not use as a sealed pressure-cooker lid, and do not place the plate directly over a flame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 60%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #7a5c1e; font-style: italic;\"\u003e“The tools we keep in our kitchens carry the memory of the hands that taught us.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #5a3e1b; font-style: italic;\"\u003eKumbakonam · Tamil Nadu · Trusted by Devotees \u0026amp; Collectors Across India \u0026amp; the World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Pvt Ltd","offers":[{"title":"No. 5","offer_id":52983249666346,"sku":"10072","price":255.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 6","offer_id":52983249699114,"sku":"12419","price":307.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 7","offer_id":52983249731882,"sku":"12420","price":440.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 8","offer_id":52983249764650,"sku":"12421","price":530.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No.9","offer_id":52983249797418,"sku":"12422","price":673.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3170\/5898\/files\/sri-swaminathan-premium-brass-kanji-vadicattu-plate-front-view.webp?v=1792218907","url":"https:\/\/sriswaminathan.com\/products\/premium-brass-kanji-vadicattu-plate-rice-strainer-lid","provider":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Pvt Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}