Cast Iron Cookware in India: A Timeless Tradition for Culinary Excellence

★★★★★ Nice quality. Quality is good

★★★★☆ It’s very good 🍳. Built quality is also nice 🍳

★★★★★ Perfect. It's very good quality and sturdy.

★★★★★ Perfect shape and size. From trusted brand

★★★★★ Amazing. Amazing

★★★★☆ Good product. Easy to use. I've rated it 4 star as the product is good and it's very easy to use. You don't have to stand holding it over the burner while preparing something in it. Looks durable and sturdy.I would have rated it 5 star if it was compatible with induction cook-top.

★★★★★ Good product for every kitchen. Prestige Aluminium Hard Anodised Tadka Pan is a good product. It is stylish, sturdy, and handy. You can easily use it for tadka.

★★★☆☆ Too small. 10 cm one might not be useful. It is too small for the purpose. You can't place on the gas because it will be in tilting angle inclined to the handle. May be useful for boiling one egg.

★★★☆☆ Product met my expectations, however the delivery date was too long and hence this rating.

★★☆☆☆ Arrived scratched. this coating will not last. Tiny!!! Too tiny

★☆☆☆☆ Washed in dishwasher once and a blackish powder coating keeps shedding ever since. Unusable!

★★★★★ Perfect for a family of four. I wanted a solid no-nonsense wok. I love cooking and this was the perfect wok for my needs. It has just the right thickness, right size, right weight and sturdiness. I am writing this review after more than 18 months of regular use.1. You have to season it before first cooking (it is NOT pre-seasoned as claimed). You have to heat it on full flame, cool it down a bit and then rub in some cooking oil with piece of cloth/tissue to allow that oil to go up in smoke. Repeat it twice more. Now your wok is seasoned.2. After you finish cooking, wash it clean (need not scrub the blackened surface to metallic shine, no). Then wipe it dry and wipe it with just a few drops of oil to prevent rusting.3. If you see specs of rust, don't panic! It is iron, after all. Wash it clean and smear a drop of oil.I am now looking out for another one, this time slightly bigger.

★★★★☆ Black coting removes. Cleaning issue black coating get uncoated after two three uses

★☆☆☆☆ Easily rusting, not worth the money. The pan started to rust easily. I bought it about two months ago and it started to rust. The food has a weird smell after cooking. Definitly not worth the money.

★★★★★ Excellent. Very useful

★★★☆☆ Not a best product for the money we are paying. I ordered this 4 months back and saying this it's not the best product. I seasoned the cookware very well like around 6 to 7 times and coated a oil to not get rusty, but whenever I cook in the pan it smells weird how many times washed or seasoned still smelling like a metal and it's too thin, when we doesn't use it 2 days straight it's getting rusty. Better don't buy in online visit a store and check and buy.

★★★★★ Good and sturdy. It's slightly heavy but I'm guessing that's cast iron pots and pans have to be... Good product... Value for money.

★★★★☆ Nice wok. Well, the wok is really good and a must-have in every kitchen, the food does not stick and is ready in minutes!The tawa though,is a disappointment. The centre of the tawa tends to burn the food;but it is heavy.The wok is highly recommended but the tawa isn't!

★★★★★ 👍🏼. Good product 👍🏼

★★★★★ Just loved it..😋. I recently purchased the 1.8-liter cast iron kadai by Indus Valley, and it has quickly become an essential piece in my kitchen. Here's my detailed review based on my experience:Build Quality: The build quality of this cast iron kadai is exceptional. It has a solid, heavy feel that is characteristic of high-quality cast iron cookware. The handles are sturdy and provide a good grip, making it easier to lift and maneuver despite its weight.Heat Retention and Distribution: One of the standout features of this kadai is its excellent heat retention and even heat distribution. Whether I’m frying, sautéing, or slow-cooking, the food cooks evenly without hot spots. This ensures that dishes turn out perfectly cooked every time.Seasoning and Maintenance: The kadai comes pre-seasoned, which is a big plus. However, I did a few rounds of seasoning at home to enhance the non-stick surface further. Maintenance is straightforward – I just rinse with hot water, wipe it dry immediately, and apply a thin layer of oil before storing. With proper care, this kadai will last for generations.Versatility: I’ve used this kadai for a variety of dishes, from deep-frying pakoras to slow-cooking curries. Its versatility is impressive. The 1.8-liter capacity is perfect for small to medium-sized families. It’s neither too big nor too small, making it suitable for everyday cooking.Health Benefits: Cooking with cast iron is known for its health benefits, as it can add a small amount of iron to your diet. The Indus Valley kadai is made from 100% natural iron ore, ensuring that no harmful chemicals are leaching into your food.Design: The design is simple yet functional. The kadai has a traditional look that brings a rustic charm to the kitchen. The smooth surface and rounded edges make it easy to stir and mix food. However, I did notice a small scratch on the surface, which was disappointing. While it doesn’t affect the performance, it’s not something I expected in new cookware.Value for Money: Considering the durability and performance, the Indus Valley cast iron kadai offers great value for money. It’s a one-time investment that pays off in the long run, as it outperforms many modern non-stick pans that need frequent replacement.Cons:The weight can be a bit cumbersome for some users. However, this is a common trait of all high-quality cast iron cookware and is a small trade-off for the benefits it offers.The small scratch on the surface is not ideal, but it doesn't impact the overall performance of the kadai.Conclusion: Overall, the Indus Valley 1.8-liter cast iron kadai is a fantastic addition to any kitchen. Despite the minor scratch, its superior build quality, excellent heat retention, and health benefits make it a must-have for anyone serious about cooking. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for reliable and versatile cookware.

★★★★☆ Quality is not good. Ok

★☆☆☆☆ Doubtful quality of material. - I do understand cast iron cookware is heavy. However, this product seems unusually heavier than other brands of cookware of same size and capacity.- The finishing is terrible. The surface is too rough to handle. The color is uneven, and shades of green-ish color all over. It feels greasy even after several cycles of washing/cleaning.- Could not return/exchange as the exchange window was closed.- After seasoning three times, every time I cook the food has a weird odor. The odor makes me think the material is not pure iron.- I have not used it after trying to use 3-4 times. I am frustrated that it occupies so much space in my small kitchen, is it unusable, and an utter waste of money.- I had bought this and a tawa of the same brand. Unhappy with the tawa as well. Not using both items.- I was 'penny wise and pound foolish' in this case.

★★★★★ Perfect. Very good quality deep for comfortable working.Takes time in heating but once it’s done results are excellent.Good buying after long research

★★★☆☆ Very heavy but not smooth finishing. The iron kadai is so strong. But it is not pre seasoned. When we wash and apply oil, we can see the rustiness. When we use the food items will turn to brown. Hope this issue will sort after several use.

★★★★★ Very nice. Same as description

★★★★☆ Good quality product. Cons:1. I found 4 pores inside the vessal.2. While coocking if you add tamoto / lemon, then currey changing to little darkish tint.Pros:1. Good in quality2. Even heating.3. Food tastes good.

★★★★★ Good kitchen appliabce. Vegetable prepare on cast iron kadhai increases the nutritional values.and it's taste,.

★★★★★ Combination of style and reliability. If you want the buying satisfaction,go for it.I have used it to make cake, roast chiken and kacchi biryani.Ideal for slow cooking and quality is far ahead of local brands.Once you buy,you will love it.

★★★★★ The King of cookware. I have recently become "addicted" to cast iron cookware, and Lodge just about make the best. I used this large pan today to make some "Kentucky Fried Chicken", and my verdict: 100%, absolutely magnificent. The reason appears to be that this (very) heavy cast iron pan "holds" a lot of heat, so that the oil (or water) does not cool down too much when you add the things to be fried/boiled; the food therefore gets sealed quickly, and cooks at an even and proper temperature. It may take a while to claw back your initial expenditure, but you'll benefit by having tastier and more succulent meals. A word of warning: all cast iron cookware should be "seasoned" before initial use by heating some cooking oil in them (read the instructions); after that, do not wash with detergents (they destroy the ingrained seasoning film) - simply use warm water and a scrubbing brush. Also, do not leave for long periods with water in them - they can rust! (If they do rust, it is quite easy to scrub and re-season them again; actually, they should last more than a life-time).

★★★★★ Lodge duch oven 5 quarts with 4.7 litre. I bought this duch oven during offer for 5300 time after discount on my credit card . Before this I have 10.25 inch lodge deep skillet. This duch oven lid fit to that skillet also. Now technically I have two duch ovens. Very good product to cooking meat. Before this duch oven I used pressure cooker to cook mutton curry. Heavy lid is very helpful to cook meat . Slow cooking in duch oven makes the curry testefull.capacity of this duch oven is 4.7 litre.

★★★★★ Excellent. Expensive, but good quality! It is little tricky to guess whether it fits into the oven or not if you have an OTG. Large and heavy, bearly fits into my 36lts oven and rack bends due to weight. But it works very well for baking sourdough bread.

★★★★★ Very happy with the product. The media could not be loaded. Very good product, though a little but on expensive side since importing from US. The product is genuine. I re-seasoned it after getting it as i could see few small patches of rust on the area where lid and body meet. It is normal since not been used after manufacturing.I grilled a whole chicken on it on the same day I got it and it came out beautiful as expected

★★★★☆ Got a crack on the lid of the dutch oven. I have got many Lodge pieces from skillets to enameled pans. Always knew this item would also be great. Unfortunately, I am working abroad and had ordered this piece at the home address. It was delivered quite some time before my holidays. When on holidays I was the first to open it and then to my real regret there was a crack on the lid. By then the time for return and replace was well over. I am not sure whether something can be done about it. The oven is in good condition, it’s the lid that’s got a crack on it, like it fell somewhere during transportation.Having said that, any Lodge cast iron piece is an asset even for posterity.

★★★★★ Great Product and will buy more from the Lodge range. Excellent Product from the Lodge range. My entire Kitchen cooking needs are met by a couple of Lodge pots and skillets. This 5 Qt is excellent for cooking for about 4 to 5 people. The flavour is really enhanced due to iron in the cooking. Would recommend this over non stick and Aluminium based wares(just throw them out). Health benefits can be seen as your hair grows stronger and Blacker. Cookings just got so thrilling thanks to Lodge

★★★★★ Best Buy. Picked this up as a wedding gift for a family friend. Made a set of 4 which covers breakfast,lunch and dinner . Not new to Lodge Castiron cookware and have a decent collection. Built to last a lifetime if some basic instructions are followed.

★★★★★ Excellent made in the USA cast iron.

★★★★★ Cast iron, in general, is a joy to cook with — a kitchen standard that actually adds iron to your diet! This Dutch oven has a special place in my heart because it makes superb crusty bread, chili, baked beans, roast chicken etc. This Dutch Oven will be around for at least the next 100 years and I like that Lodge is made in North America. I use olive oil on it once in a while.

★★★★★ I like the sturdiness of this Dutch Oven amazing

★★★★★ Arrived today in great condition in very good time from the US, we have several pieces from lodge and we use them all the time, if you look after them they won't go rusty , we got the dutch. oven for baking bread.and are really pleased with this purchase . it arrived well seasoned but we did it twice more in the oven and its ready to cook in.

★★★★★ Produit au top !Pour faire du pain initialement mais pour tout au final 🙂

★★★★★ This pan will make you feel like a time-travelling pioneer reminding everyone of the old ways we somehow strayed from.You can also stop scraping away at steel and glass and gently clean it since every roast adds to the rustic seasoning. It's very well made thick gauge that will never warp and with a lifetime warranty like all Lodge products. At $55 CAD thank you to Amazon for the discounted price.

★★★★★ I purchased this baking pan because I love cooking with cast iron. I cleared out all the various baking pans I had for years that didn’t quite work out for whatever reason. This pan was my first replacement. As soon as it arrived (on time and nicely packaged) I used it for a one pan chicken and veggies meal that turned out amazingly. Just the right amount of roasting in a shorter period of time. The two batches of cookies I baked the next day were great, too.The quality is great. Easy to clean and store. The size is ideal for what I use it for. I like the little extra weight of this pan as it doesn’t warp in a hot oven. It heats evenly as well. There are instructions on how to use it for newbies to cast iron baking/roasting. There are a few nuances but once tried, it may become an unexpected favorite like it did for me. There is no metal after taste.I highly recommend this cast iron baking pan.

★★★★★ Crispy roasted potatoes that are not achievable with aluminum oven pans.

★★★★★ It's a very nice cast iron pan. Seems good quality and good weight. In case it makes a difference to you, be aware that the measurements listed don't include the handles. The rectangle pan is 15.5"x10.5" but It is 19 inches long with the handles.

★★★★★ This is really great. It's extremely versatile. I've used it in the oven for chicken, and also on top of two gas range burners as a griddle for pancakes, which saved a lot of time. It's surprisingly easy to clean even though I did not reseason it before using it out of the box, like is usually suggested for new "Lodge" cast iron products.The review section asks for a rating in the ease in cleaning, the versatility, and the... flavor? Oookay. Well...? The cast iron baking pan (sheet pan with sides?) has no flavor. So... that part is also good. No weird flavor. Also, just plain, it's got no flavor except when food is in it. Then it tastes like the food you put in it.*(*"This pan has a minty fresh flavor that wakes up your mouth" not appearing in this review. Also, "This pan tastes like pineapples and ginger ale" not appearing in this review.)Other useful information: It's got heft to it. It's not lightweight. This is hefty cast iron, it weighs more than a glass 9x13 deep baking dish does. Maybe twice what a glass baking dish of its same approximate size would weigh. The handles that are built in are really useful, super sturdy, but it's not a lightweight item. You'll want to use both handles (and some pot holders) when moving it into or out of the oven.Its sides are one inch in height which is sufficient for things like catching the moisture released during baking chicken, while still not being so tall that the sides would impact alternative functions such as using it for a cookie sheet.It takes a little while to cool down before/after cleaning it (and then drying briefly on either the stovetop or in oven so it's completely dry) before it can be put away. I also wouldn't wash it directly, piping hot, from the stove unless I was using equally hot water to wash it with. I think sudden huge temperature shocks could possibly damage this full sheet pan, like if using cold cold water on a hot iron pan.This was an expensive sheet pan- at least I thought so- but it's incredibly versatile and it's nicer having ONE really functional thing than it is having half a dozen nice things that are only functional for one or two applications. It's more minimalistic. It doesn't have toxic nonstick coating on it, so you can use any kind of utensil on it and still not consume the poisonous fumes or chipped teflon or whatever that other baking sheets usually have. It's just simple and does its job well.It heats evenly, just as all good cast iron does. Like other good cast iron cookware, it'll also probably still be doing just as well at what it does, many decades from now. BIFL

★★★★★ Good product. I recently purchased the Amazon Brand Cast Iron Dosa Tawa, and I am absolutely thrilled with its exceptional performance and outstanding quality. As a devoted dosa enthusiast, I've tried various tawas over the years, but this one has truly stood out in terms of its craftsmanship and cooking results.First and foremost, the build quality of this cast iron dosa tawa is remarkable. It's evident that Amazon has paid great attention to detail in its construction. The heavy-duty cast iron material ensures excellent heat distribution and retention, allowing for even cooking across the entire surface. This is particularly crucial when it comes to preparing dosas that require consistent heat across the tawa, and this product delivers flawlessly.One of the standout features of this dosa tawa is its pre-seasoned surface. This not only saves time and effort but also contributes to the authentic taste and texture of the dosas. The non-stick properties of the pre-seasoned surface work wonders, requiring minimal oil for cooking and producing dosas that are delightfully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.I was also impressed by the ergonomic design of the tawa. The handle is well-crafted, offering a comfortable grip and allowing for easy flipping and maneuvering while cooking. The size of the tawa is just right, accommodating both smaller and larger dosas without any hassle.In terms of maintenance, the Amazon Brand Cast Iron Dosa Tawa is relatively easy to care for. It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and seasoning to maintain its performance and longevity, but with proper care, this tawa is sure to last for generations.Overall, I am thoroughly satisfied with my purchase of the Amazon Brand Cast Iron Dosa Tawa. It has elevated my dosa-making experience to a whole new level, delivering consistent, restaurant-quality results every time. If you're a dosa lover or simply someone who appreciates high-quality cookware, investing in this tawa is undoubtedly a decision you won't regret.

★★★★☆ Good. Size, appearance, Material good but suface is not smooth

★★★★★ Awesome Good Quality. Awesome good quality, Dont wash it with soap water.seasoning is importantValue for money,JUST GO FOR IT

★☆☆☆☆ Worst quality. The product is not working well. It is a waste of money. Batter working on other hot plates (thawa) are not working on this hot plate. You mentioned it is non-stick thawa but it is sticking on the plate. Wrinkle surface at the bottom of dosa that doesn't look good and tasty. We cannot make crispy paper dosa on this plate. This is absolute waste of money.You will be losing your customers because such products will lose the trust of buying online from you.So far I received 3 bad quality products through Amazon.

★★★☆☆ It is not seasoned for sure. It is good quality tawa. But not seasoned. You have to do procedure of seasoning at home.

★★★★★ Rajesh singh. Exchange no quality

★★★★☆ Heavy duty. Too good tawa for home, it is thick like a proper dosa wala tawa. But one thing I didn't like about it when I bought it was that the manufacturer put some kind of paint on the top side to look like it is seasoned, not sure if it was toxic. Heats up quickly and the size is 3wice the size of an average restaurant paratha.

★★★★★ Real cast iron tava. Very happy to finally found a real pre-seasoned cast iron tava. This is my go to tava for roti, Paratha, dosa/cheela etc.. It is definitely very heavy but worth it. I don't use non stick pans or tavas so even if it's heavy I am fine with it.Usually in the name of cast iron shopkeeper are selling light weight or coated cast iron which is not good at all. You can easily spot rust in those cast irons..Highly recommend if you are looking for real cast iron.