Nadstar Aluminium Karai 19 Inches No10 Heavy Base Kadai with Handles

Our review

This Nadstar karai is a large aluminium cooking vessel, listed at 19.75 inches across the outer diameter and weighing 1.98 kilograms. The finely brushed body and two aluminium handles point to a piece meant for steady, repeated use over a fire or stove, and the heavy base is the detail worth noting if you plan to fry in quantity. It suits someone cooking for a household or a small food business, where a wide surface and deep sides matter more than a light pan. Before buying, measure your cooking space and think about whether you want a karai this wide, since a smaller size will heat faster and be easier to lift when full of oil. Compare it with thinner aluminium karais, which cost less but tend to warp and scorch more readily, and with cast iron, which holds heat well but is far heavier. Check that the handles feel secure and that the base sits flat on your stove. Available on Sokonia.