Mastercook 30cm Aluminium Kadai Karahi with Lid & Handles

30cm Aluminium Kadai with Lid for Traditional Karahi Cooking

Bring a versatile piece of traditional cookware into your kitchen with this 30cm aluminium kadai with lid. Also known as a karahi or karai, this curved-sided cooking pan provides an open cooking area for stirring curries, turning ingredients and preparing a variety of South Asian dishes. The silver-coloured aluminium body, matching metal lid and twin loop handles give it a straightforward, practical design for everyday family cooking.

Whether you are preparing a fragrant chicken karahi, a vegetable curry or a batch of crisp pakoras, the wide shape allows you to work comfortably with your ingredients. Use the pan uncovered when stirring or reducing a sauce, then add the lid when your recipe calls for covered cooking. It is a useful addition to a kitchen where homemade curries, savoury snacks and shared meals are regular favourites.

Key Features

• 30cm diameter: A generously sized kadai for preparing family meals and cooking several ingredients together.
• Aluminium body: A traditional cookware material that conducts heat readily, helping the pan respond to changes in cooking temperature.
• Curved-sided karahi shape: Offers space to stir, turn and combine ingredients while keeping them within the bowl of the pan.
• Matching lid included: Covers the pan for recipes that call for simmering or retaining moisture during cooking.
• Twin loop handles: Positioned on opposite sides to provide two holding points when moving the cookware.
• Silver-coloured finish: A classic appearance that suits a traditional cookware collection.

A Versatile Pan for Curries and Savoury Snacks

A kadai is particularly useful for recipes that involve building flavour in stages. Start with your ingredients, stir in spices and combine them with vegetables, meat or your chosen sauce. The broad opening makes it easy to see how the dish is progressing and to stir as needed. For a bhuna-style dish, leave the lid off while the sauce reduces to your preferred consistency; for a covered simmer, use the included lid according to your recipe.

This aluminium karahi pan can be used for dishes such as chicken karahi, lamb curry, mixed vegetable curry and spiced potatoes. It also offers a traditional shape for preparing fried snacks such as pakoras, samosas and puri, where suitable for your cooking setup. Always use an appropriate amount of oil, leave ample space below the rim and supervise the pan throughout frying.

Practical Details for Everyday Cooking

The two side handles allow you to hold the pan from both sides rather than relying on a single long handle. The lid has its own raised handle for lifting during cooking. Metal handles can become hot, so use suitable oven gloves or heat protection when handling the pan or removing its lid. Place the cookware on a stable cooking surface and check that its base is suitable for your hob before use.

The stated 30cm measurement is the pan diameter, not a litre capacity or a measurement across the handles. The number of portions will depend on the recipe, ingredient volume and how much safe space is needed during cooking.

Care and Cleaning

Wash before first use and allow the pan to cool before cleaning. For routine care, hand wash with warm water, mild washing-up liquid and a soft sponge, then dry thoroughly. Avoid harsh cleaning products and follow any care instructions supplied with the cookware. Transfer leftovers to a suitable storage container rather than leaving food in the pan for extended periods.

Product Details

• Product: kadai / karahi / karai cooking pan
• Diameter: 30cm
• Body material: aluminium
• Colour: silver
• Handles: two side loop handles
• Included: one cooking pan and one matching lid