20cm Hammered Serving Pan with 2 Gold Handles
This 20cm hammered serving pan is a shallow, round, frying-style pan with a polished silver exterior, a decorative hammered interior and two gold-coloured side handles. It is made for bringing curries, rice, vegetables, snacks and side dishes to the table in style, whether at home, in a restaurant or on a catering buffet.
The shallow shape shows off the food, the hammered pattern adds texture and sparkle, and the gold handles give a warm contrast to the silver. At 20cm it holds a main dish to share between two or three people, or a generous side for a larger table.
Key features of the 20cm hammered serving pan
- Size: 20cm
- Shape: round, shallow, frying-pan style
- Material: stainless steel, polished silver finish
- Interior: decorative hammered texture
- Handles: 2 gold-coloured side handles
- Use: serving curries, rice, vegetables, snacks and sides
- Quantity: 1 piece
What to serve in it
A 20cm hammered serving pan suits dishes that look good spread out: chicken karahi, a dry aloo gobi, bhindi masala, keema, pilau rice, chana chaat or a pile of pakoras and samosas. Its wide, shallow shape means the food is on show rather than hidden in a deep bowl, which is why restaurants use pans like this for sizzling-style presentation.
At a party, use it for chips, wings or mezze such as falafel, olives and hummus, or for a dessert of gulab jamun with a scoop of ice cream.
Two handles for easy carrying
The two side handles make it easy to carry a full pan from the kitchen to the table, or to pass it between guests. Metal handles take on the heat of hot food, so lift the pan with a cloth or carry it on a wooden board, which also protects the table.
Restaurant-style serving at home
Indian and Pakistani restaurants bring curries to the table in individual metal dishes because they keep a dish looking neat and generous, and because each guest can help themselves. A 20cm hammered serving pan does the same at home: spoon the hot curry, daal or rice into it just before serving, finish with fresh coriander, a swirl of cream or a few sliced chillies, and set it on the table beside naan and rice.
Several matching pieces in a row turn an ordinary dinner into a spread, and the polished silver catches the light from candles or a pendant lamp.
Warming before serving
Food stays hot for longer in a warm dish. Fill the 20cm hammered serving pan with hot water from the kettle for a minute, tip the water out, dry it quickly and add the food straight from the pan. Never heat it empty on the hob, in the oven or over a flame: the listing describes it for serving, not cooking.
For chilled dishes such as raita, salad or fruit chaat, do the opposite and keep the dish in the fridge for half an hour before filling it.
Care and cleaning
Wash the 20cm hammered serving pan by hand in warm soapy water soon after the meal, especially after turmeric, tomato or tamarind, which can leave a tint if left to dry. Use a soft sponge and dry it straight away with a tea towel, which stops water spots on the polished surface. A paste of bicarbonate of soda and water on a soft cloth lifts stubborn marks.
Avoid steel wool, scouring powder and bleach, which scratch and dull polished steel. Store pieces side by side, or nested with a cloth between them, so the hammered surface is not scratched.
Hosting a curry night
For a curry night, cook two or three dishes, a rice and a daal, then plate each into its own serving piece just before guests sit down. Set the 20cm hammered serving pan and its neighbours down the middle of the table on boards or a runner, add bowls of raita, sliced onion and lemon wedges, and a basket of warm naan. Everyone helps themselves, and every dish still looks freshly served at the end of the meal.
Hammered steel suits other cuisines too: Middle Eastern stews, Moroccan tagine-style dishes, chilli con carne or a mac and cheese for children all look good in it.
For restaurants, catering and gifts
Restaurants, hotels and caterers choose stainless steel serving ware because it does not crack or chip, it resists stains and smells, and it keeps its look through heavy daily use. At home, a 20cm hammered serving pan makes a thoughtful gift for a new home, a wedding or Eid, especially for someone who loves cooking and hosting.
Building a matching set
The 20cm hammered serving pan pairs well with smaller hammered sauce pans and serving bowls: use the 20cm pan for the main dish and smaller pieces for daal, raita and chutneys. Together they create a coordinated, restaurant-style table for family meals, Eid dinners and parties.
Portion and presentation tips
Fill the pan about three quarters full so the hammered sides frame the food, and keep the rim clean with a piece of kitchen paper before it goes to the table. Scatter fresh herbs, toasted seeds or a squeeze of lemon on top just before serving. A 20cm hammered serving pan also works as a sharing platter for starters such as chicken tikka or seekh kebabs, served with a side of mint chutney.
At a glance
- 20cm Hammered Serving Pan
- Shallow round frying-pan style
- Polished silver stainless steel
- Hammered interior
- 2 gold-coloured handles
- For serving, not for the hob
20cm Hammered Serving Pan questions
What size is it? 20cm across.
What is it made from? Stainless steel with a polished silver finish and gold-coloured handles.
Can I cook in it? It is described for serving; the listing advises not to use it on a hob, induction plate or open flame unless the manufacturer confirms it.
What can I serve in it? Curries, rice, vegetables, snacks and side dishes.
How do I clean it? Hand wash in warm soapy water with a soft sponge and dry straight away.
Is the 20cm hammered serving pan suitable for restaurants? Yes. It suits restaurants, catering and buffets as well as home dining.
How many people does it serve? A main dish for two or three, or a generous side for a larger table.
Looking for more like this serving pan? Browse the full Dinning & Serving collection or the rest of the Kitchen Utensils shop. To learn more, see this overview of the karahi.
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