Handi ki Dal is a rustic recipe of slow cooking lentils in a claypot over charcoal. Claypot imparts delicious flavor to the food and is said to be nutritious too. Our ancestors cooked food in claypots so why can't we? My husband and I enjoy the recipes made on charcoal. My husband lights up the little Grill or Sigdi (as called in India) while I prep the ingredients. We can then just sit back, leave dal to cook and simmer, and it will be creamy and delicious.