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Essential Kitchen Tools for Indian Cooking

September 4, 2021 by Geetanjali 1 Comment

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Whether you are a new cook or looking for an upgrade or just setting up a new kitchen, here is a list of essential Indian cooking tools and equipment that are necessary to get started.

Must Have Indian Cooking Tools
Basic Kitchen Tools For Indian Cooking

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There are so many kitchen tools and equipment out there, it can be confusing which one to go for when you are just starting out. This list includes all the basic kitchen tools you require on a daily basis to enjoy Indian cooking.

Essential Kitchen Tools for Indian Cooking

Chakla Belan (Rolling Board and Rolling Pin)

A very useful and essential tool in an Indian kitchen to make perfectly thin, round roti. Always go for a chakla belan that has a perfect balance and grip for comfortable handling. If you are just starting out I would recommend going for a wooden chakla belan set.

Wood Rolling Board and Rolling Pin Set

Tawa

A flat or concave shaped dish is used for making roti, paratha, dosa, uttapam, and cheela. However, it is better to have separate tawa for roti and dosa. Since dosa tends to stick to the tawa, if it is not properly seasoned. 

Hawkins/Futura Nonstick Tawa

Mixing bowls

You will need these almost every time you prepare food like kneading the dough, preparing vegetables, whisking eggs, and many more.

Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 6)

Chapati Chimta (Tong)

Chimtas are like tongs, commonly used for tossing and handling hot chapati, roti, and papad.  

Stainless Steel Chapati Tong

Masala Dabba (Spice Storage Box)

A spice storage box with a number of small tins placed inside for commonly used spices, along with a small spoon for scooping and measuring.

Stainless Steel Masala Dabba

Knife

A good-quality chef knife is enough to make all the prep work.

 Santoku Knife Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Chef Knife

Peeler

A sharp peeler for removing peels of vegetables and fruits.

Premium Stainless Steel Y Shape Swivel Peeler

Grater

You need a grater to shred vegetables, cheese, chocolate, nutmeg, and more.

Professional Box Grater, Stainless Steel with 4 Sides

Cutting board 

For cutting meat, vegetables, fruits, and herbs. 

Farberware Bamboo Cutting Board, Set of 3

Ladle and Spatula Set

A basic metal set for all the cooking 

4 piece Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensil Set 

Mortar-Pestle or Hamam-Dasta

A handy tool in the kitchen used for crushing or pounding ginger, garlic, and whole spices. 

Heavy Duty Unpolished Granite Mortar and Pestle Set

Kadhai 

Kadhai also called kadai is an Indian wok that every Indian home has in their kitchen. It is suitable for cooking many dishes like curries, stews, and deep-fries.

Hawkins Triply 3 mm Stainless Steel Deep Fry Pan 2.5 LTR with Lid

Fry Pan

These are best for stir-fries and omelettes. 

Cuisinart 622-30G Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Skillet with Glass Cover, Black

Saucepan

It is a deep stovetop pan with a long handle. You will need it for cooking or boiling anything liquid like milk, tea, stews, soups, and sauces. 

Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 1-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Cover

Degchi or Patila or Bhogona

Commonly used for storing water, cooking rice, and boiling milk. 

Stainless Steel Copper Bottom Serving HANDI 3 PCs Set

Strainers

Used for separating solid matters from liquid. Use the small one for straining tea, the medium and large one for straining juices. 

Cuisinart Kitcheniismo Strainer Set of 3

Tadka Pan

Tadka pan is a small, deep pan especially used for tempering(also called tadka) Indian dal, sabzi, raita, chutney, and more. 

Eris Hard Anodized Mini Fry Pan/Tadka Pan, Black, 4.75″

Colander 

A handy tool for washing vegetables and draining pasta. 

KitchenAid Gourmet Stainless Steel Colander, 5-Quart, Black

Pressure Cooker

It cooks food like beans, dal, and lentils quickly within minutes and you can also quickly prepare meals in them. Traditional pressure cookers are very common in Indian homes. However, I would suggest going for an Instant pot if your budget allows. 

IMUSA USA A417-80801W Stovetop Aluminum Pressure Cooker 7.0-Quart

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 6 Quart, 13 One-Touch Programs

Wooden spoons

Very essential especially when using nonstick cookware.

Riveira Wooden Spoons for Cooking 6-Piece Bamboo Utensil Set

Measuring Cups and Spoons

A set of measuring cups and spoons is what you will need to get the exact measurement when you follow an original recipe’s measurements.

Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons 10-Piece Set

Which cooking tool is your favorite? Do let me know in the comment section below. You can also CONNECT ME on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest

Happy Cooking!

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  1. Adam Rich

    April 29, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    Very nice, love the blog..

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