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To carry out our everyday kitchen chores we have so much kitchen equipment available all of which have different purposes. Indians have always consumed flatbreads and we love eating rotis and parathas no matter which cuisine you introduce us to. Most Indian households use Tawa to make rotis and parathas. Also, a lot of other dishes like kebabs, chillas and other dishes are made with the help of Tawa only. Recently many brands have introduced different types of Tawas in the market and it can become difficult to understand which one to buy. Let's look at the must-have varieties of Tawa that you can have at your home.
* Flat Tawa
Flat Tawa is the most common type of Tawa that most of us have seen. From its name, you can understand that it is flat in shape and is used for making famous Indian breads like rotis, parathas, chapatis and chillas. The even shape of this Tawa allows the heat to be distributed uniformly. You can also see your bread slices or make sandwiches on this Tawa. Other than making flatbreads or heating bread slices it can also be used to make anything crispier.
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* Dosa Tawa
This Tawa is specifically used for making dosas. It has a larger surface area than regular flat Tawa which allows the Dosa batter to spread evenly. Also, it has an extremely smooth surface to make sure that your Dosa turns out very smooth in texture. If you are somebody who likes making things like Dosa, Pancakes and Crepes regularly then this is the one that you must get. There are multiple varieties of these Tawa available in the market.
* Non-Stick Tawa
This one in particular comes with a nonstick surface that prevents your food from sticking to the surface. If you are trying to incorporate a healthy lifestyle, then you must get this one because you also do not need to use a lot of oil or butter to cook your food on this Tawa. Also, cooking becomes a lot easier with this Tawa as you do not have to be extremely careful with your temperature to avoid sticking to food. It can be a great substitute for your regular Tawa if you are trying to reduce your weight or eliminate oil from your diet.
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* Cast Iron Tawa
Cast-iron Tawa, as the name suggests, this is made by melting iron. It has been used in Indian households for many years now and requires no chemicals for its manufacturing at all. It is considered a very healthy option as compared to the other Tawa varieties available in the market. Cooking your food on Iron Tawa is also very healthy. You can make everything from Roti, paratha, cheela, omelette and pancakes on this Tawa. Many Tawas available in the market have chemicals that further get melted into your food while cooking. This Tawa eliminates any chance of your food being poisonous or having toxins.
* Appam Patra
An Appam Patra is a very famous Tawa variety that is used in the Southern part of India. Unlike other Tawas, it has a depth and a curved shape with multiple small cavities. This Tawa is specifically used in the making of a famous South Indian snack called Appam. The right way to use this Tawa is to fill the small cavities of the Tawa with the Appam batter. Make sure that you grease the cavities with some oil before adding your Appam batter. Cover the Tawa with a lid. After some time you will see that your Appams are cooked properly.
* Grill Tawa
This is a variety of Tawa that has raised ridges all over their surface. It is specifically used in grilling sandwiches, kebabs and vegetables. It is an apt investment for somebody who likes having grilled food. The best part about a Grill Tawa is that it enhances the crispiness of any food that you cook on it. It is usually available in a rectangular or square shape and you can also get the ones with bigger surface areas that cook a lot of food in one go.
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These are some interesting Tawa types that you can think of buying for your kitchen. Now that you have understood what different purposes these Tawas serve, it can become easier for you to buy the right type as per your requirements.
