A basic guide to cast iron cookware and which ones to buy

Indus Valley
Cast Iron Kadai Large (2.5 Litre | 25 cm Dia)
When cooking for a party, this Kadai will be your savior. Not only will it help cook the food well, but it will also keep it warm for a very long time. Saving you the trouble and worry of constantly heating it before you serve. This comes pre-seasoned and is ready to cook in. It cooks on Gas stove.
Price: Rs. 999

Lodge
Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Round Griddle
This griddle pan is great for stir frying vegetables or for simply making rotis or pancakes. Its wider surface and lower walls allow it to be versatile. Make sure to wear gloves while handling this pan when it’s hot. This comes pre-seasoned and is ready to cook in. It cooks on Gas stove, Oven and Barbecue grill.
Price: Rs. 2,659

Le Creuset
Cast Iron Paella Pan
The most popular enamel-coated range of cookware, the Le Creuset paella pan is suitable for making rice dishes as it allows heat to spread evenly, cooking the various elements well. You can serve the dish right in this pan, making the food stay warm for longer. It cooks on Electric hob, Ceramic hob, Gas stove, Grill, Oven and Induction.
Price: Rs. 19,500

Urban Platter
Induction Friendly Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Tawa
This product is a good choice for cooking your daily meals like omelets and pan cakes. Also due to its high walls, quick gravy dishes are also possible in this skillet. It comes with a silicone handle to help pick it up even when it’s hot. This comes pre-seasoned and is ready to cook in. It cooks on Gas stove, Induction, Electric Hob.
Price: Rs. 1,100

Milton
Milton Treo cast iron grill pan
This grill pan is a good option for cooking meat or for quickly stir frying dishes. Since this one doesn’t have a big handle, make sure to use gloves while handling it hot. This comes pre-seasoned and is ready to cook in. It cooks on Gas stove, Induction, Oven.
Price: Rs. 1,599

Zishta
Traditional Sengottai Iron Dosa Kallu (Tawa)
This traditionally handcrafted dosa tawa is straight out of a vintage kitchen. The absolutely flat surface makes a great base for evenly spreading batter to make dishes like dosas and its variations. Since it’s a made-to-order product, it’s best to season it a couple of times before using it to cook. It cooks on Gas stove.
Price: Rs. 2,500

Meyer
Meyer Pre Seasoned Cast Iron 30cm Kadai/Wok With Glass Lid
This cast iron wok comes with a glass lid allowing you to see the progress of the food getting cooked. The shape and size allow bigger dishes to be easily cooked in this. This product comes with handle grips to help you hold the vessel while its still hot. This comes pre-seasoned and is ready to cook in. It cooks on Gas stove and Oven.
Price: Rs. 5,275

Home Centre
Healthy Living Cast Iron Milk Pan with Lid
Here’s a good looking milk pan combined with the benefits of cast iron. This is, as the name suggests, a good choice for boiling milk, water or for cooking any liquid base dish. This comes pre-seasoned and is ready to cook in. It cooks on Gas stove and Oven.
Price: Rs. 2,999

Ikea
Blini/pancake pan
This pan has mini moulds to perfect your pancake shape and cook several in a go. You can also make mini crepes, pizzas and other batter-based dishes. This comes pre-seasoned and is ready to cook in. It cooks on Gas stove and Induction.
Price: Rs. 1,690

Tredy Foods
Iron fry ladle
This ladle design was traditionally made for cooking Karandi omlettes, but if that’s not your interest then use it for tempering. This comes pre-seasoned and is ready to cook in. It cooks on Gas stove.
Price: Rs. 270

Rustik Craft
Oval cast iron sizzler plate
Considering its qualities of retaining heat for long periods of time, sizzlers are best served on cast iron plates. After cooking, you can directly place the tray on the wooden platform and serve the dish as hot as possible. This comes pre-seasoned and is ready to cook in. It cooks on Oven.
Price: Rs. 1967.70