A cooking pot or as you call it ‘Kadai’ is a masterpiece in the kitchen. However, deciding which Kadai is the best for you can be a difficult decision, which is why we have created an in-depth guide to buying the right Kadai as per your personalised needs.
Firstly, we highly recommend a Triply cooking Kadai. The triply stainless steel Kadai is the best cookware for every household. The safety and efficiency of a triply stainless steel Kadai are like no other. Let’s discuss further on this topic by giving you more clarity on the options there are in the market and which one is the best.
Checklist for buying the perfect Kadhai
- Material
Let’s start with the best material first
Triply Stainless Steel Kadhai
The three-ply oblique layer mechanism that is used to build this hero product is what makes it so special and unique. Its numerous benefits include even distribution of heat, less consumption of fuel and faster cooking along with retaining the food’s nutrition to its best performance.
Aluminium Kadhai
While aluminium as a material is a great conductor of heat, it’s also difficult to use this type of cookware on glass cooktops. Stainless steel is induction compatible, whereas aluminium is not.
Copper Material Kadhai
Copper is a good conductor of heat, eats up and cools down quickly. It works well for cooking delicate proteins such as fish. However, it cannot sustain very high temperatures like stainless steel triply Kadai.
- Size
The first question that you must ask before deciding the size is how many members you need to cook for. That solves the mystery. If you are a family, of not more than two, then a 1-1.5 litre/16-20 centimetre will suffice. For a family of four 1.5-2 litre/18-22 centimetres does the trick and so on and so forth.
- Thickness & Depth
Go for a deep and thick Kadai which is fully robust in nature. It should be deep enough to deep-fry and flat enough to sauté. The depth and thickness will allow you to mix easily, food storing capacity will be high and while deep-frying the risks of burning yourself will be very slim.
- Durability
Look for usability and durability. While we all want a Kadai that is aesthetically pleasing and adds elegance to our cookware set collection, we need to focus on ergonomics. Sturdy and safe handles will only make the cut! Easy to hold and comfortable grip handles that also stay cool. The cooking Kadai lids are also durable, easy to maintain and keep the food aroma intact.
- Compatibility
Triply stainless steel kadhai is induction-friendly and even has heat distribution across the vessel. The induction base allows greater contact with the heat source and a much faster cooking time. This results in saving 30% of energy making it a sustainable way of cooking.
Ensuring your Kadai is well suited for your cooking is vital. A miss in this decision can impact your cooking performance and the quality of your food.
