A non-stick tawa is often treated as a one-purpose tool, but in most Indian kitchens it gets far more use than that. With controlled heat and minimal oil, a good-quality tawa such as one from TTK Prestige can handle a wide range of everyday cooking tasks efficiently, making it one of the most versatile pans to own.
Grilled sandwiches cook evenly on a tawa with minimal oil and develop a crisp exterior without burning.
Besan chilla, oats chilla or even sweet pancakes spread evenly and release cleanly from a non-stick surface.
Vegetable or lentil cutlets brown well with very little oil when cooked patiently on a tawa.
Whole spices and nuts can be dry roasted evenly without sticking or scorching.
Quick vegetable sautés retain colour and texture when cooked on medium heat using a wide, flat tawa.