Hammered Serving Pan, 11cm Stainless Steel with 2 Brass Handles
This hammered serving pan is a small, round 11cm dish in stainless steel with a decorative hammered interior, a polished silver exterior and two gold-coloured brass side handles. It is made for presenting individual portions of curry, daal, rice, sauces and side dishes at the table, the way many Indian and Pakistani restaurants serve food.
The silver and gold combination turns a simple portion of daal or a side of vegetables into something that looks special, at home or on a restaurant or buffet table. Each pan holds a single generous portion, so dishes arrive hot and neatly presented, and diners can help themselves to sides without passing large bowls around the table.
Key features of the hammered serving pan
- Size: 11cm
- Material: stainless steel body, brass handles
- Interior: decorative hammered finish
- Exterior: polished silver
- Handles: 2 gold-coloured brass side handles
- Use: serving curries, daal, sauces, rice and sides
- Quantity: 1 pan
Restaurant-style serving
Serve each guest their own hammered serving pan of butter chicken, chana masala, daal or saag, with naan and rice on the side, and the table looks like a restaurant spread. Two side handles make it easy to pass round or carry to the table on a tray. Several pans together on a thali tray or a wooden board make an attractive mixed platter.
In restaurants, hotels and catering, small serving pans help portion dishes consistently and keep the table tidy.
What fits in 11cm
An 11cm pan holds a single portion of a curry or daal, a side of vegetables, a raita or a generous serving of chutney. It is also the right size for a dessert such as kheer, gulab jamun or halwa, or for olives and dips at a party.
For larger portions, pair it with bigger serving dishes and use the 11cm pan for sides and sauces.
Serving only
The listing describes this pan for serving food, and it advises not to place it directly on a hob or over an open flame unless cooking use is confirmed. Cook the dish in a pan, then spoon it into the hammered serving pan just before serving.
Metal takes on the heat of hot food, so the brass handles can become warm when the pan is full of hot curry; use a cloth or carry it on a tray.
Care and cleaning
Wash the pan by hand in warm soapy water soon after use, especially after turmeric-rich curries, and dry it straight away to keep the polished silver and the brass handles bright. A soft cloth and a little bicarbonate of soda lift stubborn marks; avoid steel wool, which scratches.
Store the pans upright or nested with a cloth between them so the handles do not knock against each other.
Building a set
Many homes and restaurants buy several hammered serving pans so every diner has their own, or mix sizes with matching sauce pans for a coordinated table. They also make a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys cooking and hosting.
Hosting a curry night
For a curry night at home, give every guest their own hammered serving pan of a main dish, and set out more pans for daal, vegetables and raita in the middle of the table. Add naan in a basket and rice in a bowl, and everyone can help themselves while each dish keeps its own presentation. The polished silver and gold handles make even a weeknight meal look like a special occasion.
At parties and weddings, the pans work well on a buffet for individual portions of dessert, such as kheer or gulab jamun, that guests can pick up and carry away.
Why stainless steel serving ware
Stainless steel does not crack or chip like ceramic, holds the warmth of hot food, and resists stains and smells, which is why restaurants rely on it for daily service. A hammered serving pan with brass handles combines that practicality with a traditional, decorative look that suits Indian, Pakistani and Middle Eastern dishes alike.
Presentation tips
Fill the hammered serving pan generously but not to the brim, so the hammered pattern shows around the edge. Finish curries with a swirl of cream, fresh coriander, sliced green chillies or a sprinkle of garam masala, and daal with a spoonful of tadka. Set the pan on a small plate or wooden board to protect the table and catch any drips.
Serve rice separately in a bowl and naan in a basket, so each dish keeps its own space and the brass handles stay easy to grip.
Warming the pan
Food stays hot for longer in a warm pan. Before serving, fill the pan with hot water from the kettle for a minute, tip it out and dry it, then add the hot curry or daal. Do not heat the empty pan on the hob, as the listing describes it for serving.
At a glance
- Hammered Serving Pan, 11cm
- Stainless steel
- Hammered interior
- Polished silver exterior
- 2 gold-coloured brass handles
- For serving, not for the hob
Hammered Serving Pan questions
What size is it? 11cm.
What is it made from? Stainless steel with gold-coloured brass handles.
Can I cook in it? It is described for serving; the listing advises not to put it on a hob or open flame unless cooking use is confirmed.
What can I serve in it? Curries, daal, rice, vegetables, sauces, chutneys and desserts.
How do I clean it? Hand wash in warm soapy water and dry straight away.
Is the hammered serving pan suitable for restaurants? Yes. It suits restaurants, hotels, catering and buffets as well as home dining.
Can I put the hammered serving pan in the oven? The listing describes it for serving food only, so warm it with hot water instead.
Does it come with a lid? No. It is an open serving pan with two brass side handles.
How many portions does it hold? One generous portion of curry or daal, or a side or sauce for two.
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