Vessels and appliances required for cooking

For a beginner, the choice of vessel is very important. For the correct choice of vessel knowledge of the vessel used is required.

Let us discuss some vessels and appliances used in the kitchen.

Pressure Cookers

Pressure Cookers are used to cook food faster. For ingredients that require a longer time to cook, you can use them. It saves cooking time.

Generally 1.5-2,3,5 Litre Pressure Cookers are available. Even higher capacity are available. Cookers made of aluminium, stainless steel and hard anodised aluminium are available. 

Cookers with both gas and induction compatible base are available. Gas compatible cookers cannot be used for induction stove.

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Kadai/Wok

It is used to make curries and gravies. Non-stick, granite, steel and cast iron Kadai are available.

In non-stick kadai the food does not get stuck to it. Use Wooden ladels for cooking in them inorder to prevent scratches. While using non-stick cook on medium flame. Do not use high flame.

Cast iron Kadai is safer than non-stick. You can use it for deep frying.

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Tawa

It is used for making dosa and chapathis. It is also used for shallow frying and grilling.

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Skillet/grilling pan

It is used for shallow frying and grilling.

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Tadka pan/ Spice Heating Pan

It is used for tempering.

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