Cast Iron vs Stainless Steel: Which Suits Indian Cooking, Dish by Dish? Cast iron vs stainless steel for dal, sambar, tadka, roti and frying: a dish-by-dish verdict for Indian kitchens, so you know which pan to reach for. Kadai
Cast Iron Kadai
RV-KD-002
₹1,149 ₹1,620 29% off
MRP ₹1,620 · inclusive of all taxes
The everyday family kadai.
- Size
- 27 CM
- Weight
- 2.7 KG
- Material
- Cast Iron
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Key features
- 27 cm across, deep profile
- Two side handles
- 2.7 kg cast iron body
- Curved base for stirring
Dimensions
Product dimensions
Drawn to show the actual dimensions of this piece — plan view and section through the cooking surface.
Body diameter XX cm Overall length XX cm Handle length XX cm
Overall height XX cm Inner depth XX cm Wall thickness XX cm
- Overall length
- XX cm
- Body diameter
- XX cm
- Base diameter
- XX cm
- Inner depth
- XX cm
- Overall height
- XX cm
- Wall thickness
- XX cm
- Handle length
- XX cm
Deep kadai, plan and section. Measurements to be confirmed.
Why this shape
The middle size most kitchens reach for daily — enough depth for a full curry.
What can you cook?
Curries Sabzi Deep frying Biryani base
Specifications
| Product code | RV-KD-002 |
|---|---|
| Size | 27 CM |
| Weight | 2.7 KG |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Category | Kadai |
Caring for it
Wash
Warm water, a brush or soft scrubber, a little mild soap if needed.
Dry
Dry completely, straight away. This is the habit that matters most.
Oil
Wipe a very thin film of cooking oil over the surface.
Store
Keep it dry and uncovered, or with a cloth between stacked pieces.
Guides for this piece
Cast Iron vs Stainless Steel: Which Suits Indian Cooking, Dish by Dish? Cast iron vs stainless steel for dal, sambar, tadka, roti and frying: a dish-by-dish verdict for Indian kitchens, so you know which pan to reach for. 
7 Diwali Snacks That Turn Out Better in a Cast Iron Kadai Diwali snacks recipes for chakli, namak para, shakarpara, mathri, chivda, sev and karanji, with batch sizes for a 27 cm and 31 cm kadai. 
Why a Cast Iron Kadai Makes Crisper Pakoras and Puris Kadai for deep frying: how heavy cast iron helps oil stay hot when cold batter goes in, plus easy tips for crisper pakoras and puffed puris.