Handi Serving Bowl, 15cm Double Wall Hammered Stainless Steel
This handi serving bowl is a 15cm round handi (size No. 2) in stainless steel, with double-wall construction, a hammered silver exterior, a smooth polished interior and a wide rolled rim. Its rounded, pot-bellied shape is inspired by the traditional handi cooking pot and makes rice, curry, daal and biryani look generous and inviting.
It has no handles, so it sits neatly on a table or a thali tray, and the rolled rim gives a comfortable edge for lifting and passing. The hammered pattern hides small marks from everyday use, so the bowl keeps its good looks through years of family meals.
Key features of the handi serving bowl
- Size: 15cm (No. 2)
- Material: stainless steel
- Construction: double wall
- Exterior: hammered silver
- Interior: smooth polished
- Rim: wide rolled rim
- Use: curry, rice, daal, biryani, vegetables and sides
The handi shape
A handi is a deep, round-bellied pot with a narrower neck, traditionally used for slow-cooked dishes such as chicken handi, nihari and dum biryani. A handi serving bowl brings that shape to the table: the curve holds heat and sauce well, and it makes a portion of rice or biryani look full and abundant.
At 15cm it is ideal for a single portion of biryani or curry, or a sharing side of daal, rice or vegetables.
Why double wall
Two layers of stainless steel make the bowl sturdy and give the hammered outer wall its crisp finish while the polished inner wall stays smooth and easy to clean. As with any double-walled serving bowl, it is for serving only: do not place it on a hob or over a flame.
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 handi serving bowl 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 handi serving bowl 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 handi serving bowl 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 handi serving bowl 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 handi serving bowl makes a thoughtful gift for a new home, a wedding or Eid, especially for someone who loves cooking and hosting.
Pairing with other pieces
A handi serving bowl looks especially good next to a matching karahi serving bowl: use the handi for rice or biryani and the karahi for the curry. Add mini sauce pans for raita and chutney and the table is complete.
Ideas for the table
Serve a portion of chicken biryani, pilau rice or jeera rice in the handi serving bowl, or use it for a hearty daal makhani, a chickpea curry or a vegetable korma. It also makes an attractive bowl for salads, raita, fruit or dessert, and its rounded shape keeps soups and stews warmer for longer than a flat plate.
At a glance
- Handi Serving Bowl, 15cm (No. 2)
- Stainless steel
- Double-wall construction
- Hammered silver exterior
- Polished interior
- Wide rolled rim
Handi Serving Bowl questions
What size is it? 15cm, size No. 2.
What is it made from? Stainless steel with double-wall construction.
Can I cook in it? No. The listing advises not to place it on a hob or over a flame unless cooking use is confirmed.
What can I serve in it? Curry, rice, daal, biryani, vegetables and side dishes.
Does it have handles? No. It has a wide rolled rim for lifting.
How do I clean the handi serving bowl? Hand wash in warm soapy water and dry straight away.
Is it suitable for restaurants? Yes, as well as catering, buffets and home dining.
What does No. 2 mean? It is the size reference for the 15cm bowl.
What is a handi? A round-bellied pot traditionally used for slow-cooked dishes; this bowl brings that shape to the table for serving.
Looking for more like this serving bowl? Browse the full Dinning & Serving collection or the rest of the Kitchen Utensils shop. To learn more, see this overview of the handi.
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