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. 650 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. 610 INR
Brass Kadai with Lid Top View-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Brass Kadai Sale priceFrom Rs. 3,290 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 Tin for Kalai-Zishta
Brass Shakuntala Ghee Pot-Zishta Traditional Food Storage ContainerBrass Shakuntala Ghee Pot with Spoon and Lid-Zishta Traditional Food Storage Container
Shakuntala Brass Ghee Pot Sale priceRs. 1,830 INR
Handcrafted Brass Pot Shakuntala Patra-Zishta Traditional CookwareBrass Pot Shakuntala Patra Top View-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Shakuntala Patra (Brass Pot) Sale priceRs. 3,950 INR
Brass Masala Dabba Anajaraipetti Spice Box without Tin Coating-Zishta Traditional Kitchen Food Storage ContainersBrass Masala Dabba Anajaraipetti Spice Box without Tin Coating Inside View-Zishta Traditional Kitchen Food Storage Containers
Traditional Copper Modal Patra-Steamer Vessel Side View-Zishta Traditional CookwareTraditional Copper Modal Patra with Steaming Plate Top View-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Traditional Copper Modak Patra - Steamer Vessel Sale priceRs. 5,990 INR Regular priceRs. 7,040 INR
Brass Idli Pathram Steamer Vessel-Zishta Traditional CookwareBrass Idli Maker Steamer with Idli Plates Top Side View-Zishta Traditional Cookware
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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
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 Kalai Kit packaging with three labeled bags on a wooden surfaceZishta Kalai Kit-Gloves and various items including cotton, tin on a wooden surface.
Rasam Starter Kit-Zishta Traditional CookwareRasam Starter Kit-2-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Zishta Rasam Starter Kit Sale priceRs. 260 INR
Cast iron flat bottom smooth finish preseasoned cooking pan-Zishta Traditional CookwarePre-seasoned Cast iron flat bottom smooth finish cooking pan-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Cast Iron Suare Paniyaram Pan-Paddu Tawa having 9 pits with ingredients on a gray surface-Zishta Traditional CookwareCast Iron Suare Paniyaram Pan-Paddu Tawa with 9 pits on a marble surface with plants in the background-Zishta Traditional Cookware
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Black cast iron Tawa with a long handle on a wooden surface with green vegetables-Zishta Traditional CookwareCast iron Tawa with a long handle on a textured surface-ZIshta Traditional Cookware
Cast Iron Tawa With Long Handle Sale priceRs. 1,790 INR
Black cast iron concave tawa on a white surface with vegetables and spices in the background-Zishta Traditional CookwareCast iron Concave Tawa on a marble surface with ingredients around it-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Rakesh Ji Ka Brass Paraat - Medium 10" (Without Tin Coating)Rakesh Ji Ka Brass Paraat - Medium 10" (Without Tin Coating)
Brass Sipri with Lid Side View-Zishta Traditional CookwareCooking in Brass Sipri-Zishta Traditional Cookware
Brass Sipri With Lid Sale priceFrom Rs. 4,350 INR

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