{"product_id":"mastercook-26cm-aluminium-kadai-karahi-with-lid-handles","title":"Mastercook 26cm Aluminium Kadai Karahi with Lid \u0026 Handles","description":"\u003ch2\u003e26cm Aluminium Kadai Karahi with Lid\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring traditional cooking into your everyday kitchen with this \u003cstrong\u003e26cm aluminium kadai with lid\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also known as a karahi or karai, this rounded cooking pan combines a wide opening, curved sides and twin loop handles in a familiar design for preparing curries, frying snacks and cooking vegetable dishes. Its silver-coloured aluminium finish gives it a simple, practical appearance that suits an everyday cookware collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are preparing a fragrant evening curry, softening onions and spices for a weekend meal or frying a selection of savoury snacks, this traditional karahi pan offers a useful shape for working with ingredients. The included lid makes it convenient to move between uncovered cooking and covered preparation as your recipe requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Shape for Everyday Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe curved bowl provides space for turning and mixing ingredients, while the open top gives you access when stirring, adding spices or checking your food. Aluminium conducts heat readily, making it a familiar material for traditional cooking pans. Adjust the heat to suit your recipe and use suitable cooking utensils to keep food moving when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kadai is a practical choice for cooks looking for a traditional aluminium curry pan rather than a conventional straight-sided saucepan. It can be used for a range of frying and curry-making tasks, with the quantity of food and oil adjusted to the recipe and the usable space inside the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatching Lid and Twin Loop Handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe matching metal lid includes a raised handle and sits over the pan opening for covered cooking. Use it when your recipe calls for retaining heat and moisture, then remove it when reducing a sauce or stirring ingredients. Two loop handles sit on opposite sides of the pan, providing balanced lifting points when moving it carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetal handles and the lid can become hot during cooking. Always use appropriate oven gloves or heat protection when handling the pan, and place hot cookware on a suitable heat-resistant surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26cm aluminium kadai, also called a karahi or karai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching metal lid with a raised lid handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin loop side handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded cooking bowl with curved sides and a wide opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional silver-coloured aluminium finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for curry preparation, vegetable dishes and frying tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeal Ideas and Kitchen Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse this karahi cooking pan for dishes such as chicken karahi, vegetable curry or bhuna-style meals, following the cooking method appropriate to your ingredients. Its open design also suits stirring onions, aromatics and spices, or frying snacks such as pakoras and samosas in suitable quantities. Leave adequate room when frying and never overfill the pan with oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and Safe Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow the cookware to cool before washing. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft sponge, rinse well and dry thoroughly before storing. Avoid sudden temperature changes and prolonged storage of food in the pan. Follow any supplied manufacturer instructions for hob suitability, cleaning and use. Choose this 26cm kadai when you want a traditional lidded aluminium pan for a varied home-cooking routine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mastercook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56798955209088,"sku":"844466356345","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8267\/4787\/files\/844466356345.png?v=1791452750","url":"https:\/\/www.latifs.co.uk\/products\/mastercook-26cm-aluminium-kadai-karahi-with-lid-handles","provider":"Latifs. Since 1956.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}