15 Items You Will Probably Find In Every Indian Household
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Every Indian house has certain items that are common to every household. Whether you come from the north, west, east or even south of this country, we guarantee you will at least be able to recognize a few of the items on this list. No matter where you come from, there are certain household items that remain common in every part of the country. Whether that is a Quality Streets box filled with sewing equipment or twenty packets of Maggi, you will find these certain items in your home for sure. Here is a list of fifteen items you will find in almost every Indian household that you visit or your own:
1. A Masala Box
Whether you live with your parents or by yourself, you know the true value of a masala dabba. Indians love and are obsessed with their spices and will go out of their way to take proper care of the spices that they have in their homes. If you’re a foodie, then your kitchen is incomplete without a spice rack.
2. Steel Glasses
Another item that is commonly found in an Indian household is a steel glass. Steel glasses are extremely crucial in every Indian household. They are especially popular in the south, where they are used to serve filter coffee. These types of utensils are important to every home.
3. Thalis
Thalis are used to serve multiple small dishes and are almost like a tray in some manner. They have mini bowls and are often used during special occasions or at certain types of restaurants. Thalis are a great way to try multiple food items in small portions so you don’t overload yourself.
4. A Divan
Although these special types of beds are Turkish by origin, they are extremely popular in Indian households and are found everywhere. What’s great about them is that they make for aesthetic seating as well as an extra bed for when your guests come over. They’re also fun to play cards on, and you can take them out to your terrace and gaze at the stars.
5. Zandu Balm
Zandu balm is a name synonymous with pain relief. Go tell any Indian parent that you have a backache or a muscle ache and their first move will be to reach for the nearest balm and apply it to the affected area.
6. Dabbas
Dabbas are super common and are really popular in Indian families. If your parents pack their lunch boxes before they go to work, then they most likely pack their food in dabbas and take them. Just as Tupperware is a common fixture in Indian households, so are dabbas, which can be found everywhere.
7. Wooden Roti Maker
If you cook your own food, you have no excuse to not own a roti maker. No Indian household is complete without a roti maker and a “belan”. After all, how are you going to impress anybody if you cannot make round rotis, right (note the sarcasm).
8. Terrible Plastic Chairs
We don’t know why these chairs even exist but they are extremely popular in Indian households. They’re often used to seat children and random guests who will show up unannounced to your party. These plastic chairs are also a common fixture at children’s parties and are the preferred choice when it comes to playing musical chairs.
9. Metal Almirah
Metal almirah’s are also really popular and are an oldie but a goldie. Even if you have never seen one in your own home, we guarantee that your grandparents used to use them at some point. The only downside to using this type of almirah is that it’s extremely creaky and noisy.
10. A Tube Of Boroline
Boroline isn’t just restricted to Bengali households. The Ayurvedic cream contains antiseptic properties and is known for working wonders when it comes to healing wounds, cracks in the skin, cuts, and general skin infections that you may be suffering from.
11. Rusk Biscuits
Sure, the British have their tea with biscuits, but hey, desi style is the best! Rusk biscuits are a popular tea time snack and many tea lovers across the country swear by the biscuit. While they may be an acquired taste, we cannot deny that they do make for a filling snack when the going gets tough.
12. Jhaadu
Jhaadu’s are another staple Indian household item and are a really popular and effective way of getting rid of the dirt and dust that collects around your home. While people abroad use vacuums and other kinds of items to clean up their homes, jhaadu’s are a preferred choice in our country. Some of us would also remember it as something that was thrown at us (*LOL*)!
13. Chappals
Chappals are every Indian mom’s favorite item of defense. They aren’t afraid to use their chappals to whack you when you least expect it. Who knew footwear could be so multipurpose, right? Well, even if you don’t have parents who use their chappals to smack you, we guarantee that you have worn slippers at some point in your life.
14. Empty Quality Street Box
Have you ever come across a seemingly full Quality Street box, only to find that the chocolates have been replaced by sewing equipment or something even more insignificant? Well, we’re here to tell you that you’re not alone. One of the most common Indian kids’ experiences involved being disappointed by empty cartons of chocolate boxes.
15. Maggi
Maggi is another important snack and a part of every Indian kid’s childhood. The thing about maggi that has everyone drooling is how easy it is to make. Yes, even a seven year old child can learn how to cook maggi since the instructions are so easy to follow.
End of the day, an Indian childhood is quite the experience to have and most of our childhoods are checkered in some fun and interesting experiences. Tell us which of the common household items mentioned on this list were your favorite. Do let us know if there was anything on this list that we missed out in the comment section below.
