Traditional Metals Cookware

Copper, Brass, Kansa/bronze, Tin, Cast Iron & Pure Iron constitute the traditional range which has been in use over thousands of years. Each metal comes with its own benefits and limitations. A diverse mixture of earthy and metal cookware is critical to create an holistic traditional household.

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Metals & Differences

A quick guide to understanding the different types

Black cast iron kadai on a kitchen counter with vegetables in the background-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Cast Iron Kadai Sale priceFrom Rs. 690 INR
Pure Iron Flat Bottom Kadai with metal handles on a marble surface with wooden spoons in the background-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Pure Iron Flat Bottom Kadai Sale priceFrom Rs. 650 INR
Brass Kadai and Lid on a white surface with a white brick wall background-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Brass Kadai Sale priceFrom Rs. 3,500 INR
Induction/Coil Stove Compatible

Yes for Both

Yes for both

Only Coil Stove Compatible

Is Seasoning Required

Yes

No. Apply oil and use

No

Can we cook acidic elements

Not in new cookware. Old ones we can cook.

Yes to a certain extent

Yes. As long as kalai is there

Relative Weight Score (10 being highest and 1 lowest)

7

2

4

Durability

Lasts Generations!

>5 yrs.

Kalai to be done once in 12-15 months. Vessel lasts generations.

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Pure Iron Round Tawa with Wooden handle on a marble surface-Zishta Traditional CookwarePure Iron Round Tawa with Wooden handle on a wooden surface-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Pure Iron Tawa Round with Wooden Handle/ Pre-Seasoned No chemical Coating Sale priceRs. 2,100 INR
Pure Iron Square Tawa with wooden handles on a marble surface-Zishta Traditional CookwarePure Iron Square Tawa with wooden handles on a wooden surface with a marble background-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Pure Iron Tawa Square with Wooden Handle/ Pre-Seasoned No chemical Coating Sale priceRs. 2,700 INR
Iron wok with a wooden handle on a gray background-Zishta Traditional CookwarePure Iron wok with a wooden handle on a marble surface-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Pure Iron Wok With Wooden Handle Sale priceRs. 650 INR
Pure Tin for Kalai-Zishta
Pure Tin for Kalai – For Re-Tinning Brass & Copper Cookware Sale priceRs. 650 INR
Brass Shakuntala Ghee Pot with lid on a woven mat on a green surface-Zishta Traditional CookwareBrass Shakuntala Ghee Pot with a lid on a woven coaster on a textured surface-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Shakuntala Brass Ghee Pot Sale priceRs. 1,950 INR
Shakuntala Patra Brass Cooking pot with lid on a stove-Zishta Traditional CookwareShakuntala Patra Brass Cooking Pot with lid on a wooden surface-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Shakuntala Patra (Brass Pot) Sale priceRs. 3,950 INR
Traditional Brass Spice Box-Masala Dabba-Anjarai Petti with compartments filled with various nuts and candies on a green mat-Zishta Food Storage ContainersTraditional Brass Spice Box with a spoon on a dark background-Zishta Traditional Food Storage Containers
Traditional Brass Spice Box (Masala Dabba- Anjarai petti) Sale priceRs. 3,850 INR
Copper Modak Patra with lid on a white surface against a white brick wall background-Zishta Traditional CookwareCopper Modak Patra with lid on a white surface with a light gray brick wall background-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Traditional Copper Modak Patra - Steamer Vessel Sale priceRs. 7,500 INR
Brass Idli Cooker Idli Maker Idli Pathiram with lid on a black background-Zishta Traditional CookwareBrass Idli Vessel Idli Maker Idli Cooker Set with lid on a striped fabric background-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Traditional Idli Pathram (Idli Cooker-Idli Maker-Steamer) - Polished Sale priceFrom Rs. 6,850 INR
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Traditional Sengottai Iron Dosa Kallu Pure Iron Tawa on a gray surface-Zishta Traditional CookwareTwo Artisans working with hot metal near a fire in an industrial setting making Iron Dosa Tawa-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Traditional Sengottai Iron Dosa Kallu (Pure Iron Tawa) Sale priceFrom Rs. 3,500 INR
Brass Rail Adukku Set on a marble surface with a plant in the background-Zishta Traditional Brass CookwareRail Adukku Set along with collection of brass pots and containers on a wooden shelf-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Zishta Hand-Crafted Brass Rail Adukku Set Sale priceRs. 28,500 INR
Zishta Kalai Kit packaging with three labeled bags on a wooden surfaceZishta Kalai Kit-Gloves and various items including cotton, tin on a wooden surface.
Zishta Kalai Kit – Complete Tin Coating Set for Brass & Copper Vessels Sale priceRs. 1,350 INR
Rasam Starter Kit-Zishta Traditional CookwareRasam Starter Kit-2-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Zishta Rasam Starter Kit Sale priceRs. 260 INR

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