20cm Black Iron Frying Pan with Gold Handles | Round Shallow Cooking Karahi Kadai | Double Handle Metal Frypan for Frying Eggs, Vegetables, Curries, Sautéing & Everyday Kitchen Cooking

Black Frying Pan with Gold Handles, 20cm Shallow Karahi Style

This black frying pan with gold handles is a 20cm round, shallow, curved pan with a textured black cooking surface and two gold-tone loop handles. The listing describes it as black iron, and its shape sits between a frying pan and a shallow karahi, so it suits frying eggs, sautéing vegetables, stir-frying and small curries.

The two loop handles instead of one long handle make it easy to carry from hob to table and to serve from directly, and the black and gold look is smart enough for the dining table. No lid is included. The deep black colour and warm gold handles give it a striking look, and the textured surface catches the light on an open shelf, so this small pan is as much a feature of the kitchen as a tool for everyday cooking.

Key features of the black frying pan with gold handles

• Size: 20cm
• Shape: round, shallow and curved
• Colour: black with gold-tone handles
• Surface: textured black finish
• Handles: 2 curved metal loop handles
• Material: described as iron in the listing
• Lid: not included

What to cook in it

A 20cm pan is just the right size for two fried eggs, a single omelette, a portion of spiced potatoes, a quick paneer or chicken stir-fry, or tempering spices for a daal. Its curved sides help when tossing vegetables, and the shallow depth lets moisture escape so food fries rather than steams.

It is also a good size for a small shakshuka or a breakfast of eggs and tomatoes cooked and served in the same pan.

From hob to table

Two handles make the black frying pan with gold handles easy to lift and set down on a trivet or wooden board in the middle of the table. Serving straight from the pan keeps food hot and saves washing an extra dish. The handles get hot during cooking, so always use oven gloves or a thick cloth.

Choosing the heat

The listing does not confirm which hobs it suits or whether the surface is non-stick, so check it on your own hob, start on a medium heat and use a little oil. Avoid heating the pan empty for long, and turn the heat down rather than up if the oil starts to smoke.

Wooden or silicone utensils are the safe choice on any textured cooking surface.

Care and cleaning

Let the pan cool, then wash it by hand in warm soapy water with a soft sponge and dry it straight away with a towel, which keeps it free of water marks. Avoid soaking it for long periods and avoid harsh scourers. Store it dry, with a piece of kitchen paper inside if pans are stacked. Check the surface now and then, and if food starts to stick, a little more oil and a gentler heat usually solve it.

Matching cookware

The black and gold look pairs well with gold cutlery and white plates, and with larger karahi pans and hammered serving dishes. A black frying pan with gold handles makes a stylish small pan for everyday cooking and a smart gift for someone setting up a new kitchen.

Hang it from one of its loop handles on a rail, or store it flat in a cupboard; on display, the black and gold finish adds a warm accent to a dark or a light kitchen. A black frying pan with gold handles also suits a dinner party, where it can be brought straight to the table with a sizzling starter such as chilli paneer or garlic prawns.

Recipes to try

Masala omelette: beat two eggs with chopped onion, tomato, green chilli and coriander, and cook gently until set. Bombay potatoes: fry boiled potato cubes with cumin seeds, turmeric and chilli until crisp. Garlic mushrooms: sauté sliced mushrooms in butter with garlic and parsley. Each one is cooked and served in the same 20cm pan.

Why a two-handled pan

Long-handled frying pans are made for tossing and moving around a busy hob, but a pan with two loop handles is more stable to carry when full and takes up less room on the hob and in the cupboard. That is why karahi-style pans with two handles are used in South Asian kitchens and restaurants both for cooking and for serving at the table.

The black frying pan with gold handles brings that practical design to a small, everyday size.

Small kitchens and small households

For one or two people, a 20cm pan is often the one used most: it heats quickly, uses less oil and is easy to wash. It fits on a small ring, stores in a narrow cupboard and is a sensible size for a student flat, a caravan kitchen or a compact city flat. It also works as a second pan alongside a larger karahi for frying the tadka or a side dish while the main curry cooks.

At a glance

• Black Frying Pan with Gold Handles, 20cm
• Round, shallow karahi style
• Textured black cooking surface
• 2 gold-tone loop handles
• Described as iron
• No lid

Black Frying Pan with Gold Handles questions

What size is it? 20cm.

What material is it? The listing describes it as black iron.

Is a lid included? No.

Is it non-stick? The listing does not confirm a non-stick coating.

Which hobs does it suit? Hob compatibility is not confirmed in the listing; check it on your own hob before use.

Do the handles get hot? Yes. Use oven gloves or a thick cloth.

Can I serve from the black frying pan with gold handles? Yes. The two handles make it easy to take from hob to table.

What can I cook in it? Eggs, omelettes, sautéed vegetables, stir-fries and small curries for one or two.

How do I clean it? Hand wash in warm soapy water with a soft sponge and dry straight away.

What colour are the handles? Gold-tone, on a black pan.

Is the black frying pan with gold handles good for one person? Yes. At 20cm it is ideal for one or two portions.

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