7 Do’s And Don’ts Of Seasoning Cast Iron Tawa

By Krati Purwar

February 13, 2024

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Seasoning a cast iron tawa helps you prevent food from sticking to the surface while cooking. It is among the common cookware to use when it comes to cooking dosa and uttapam. Here are a few dos and don’ts to keep in mind while seasoning the tawa.

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Don’t Season Wet Tawa

After washing the tawa, do not let water stay on it. It will corrode the tawa, and it won’t be good for cooking anything.

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Do Apply Oil Everywhere

When seasoning the tawa, it is crucial that you apply oil on all surfaces and edges. Always apply the oil on dry tawa and keep it aside for a couple of hours at least.

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Don’t Forget To Heat

To seal the seasoning, heat the tawa for 5 minutes on a medium flame. Once heated, keep it aside for cooling down.

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Do Wipe Excess Oil

Always wipe off excess oil from tawa after it has cooled down. If the oil remains, it will attract germs and insects, which are likely to get stuck to the surface. 

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Do Use Salt

Always wipe off excess oil from tawa after it has cooled down. If the oil remains, it will attract germs and insects, which are likely to get stuck to the surface. 

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Do Wash With Rice Water

Wash the tawa the next day with rice water. It will remove excess salt and oil while adding a shine to the surface.

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Don’t Skip Seasoning Again

After drying, season the tawa again with just oil. You can use it for cooking any dish, and it won’t stick to the surface. 

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