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Hard Anodised Karahi, 30cm (12 Inch) with Glass Lid

This hard anodised karahi is a 30cm (12 inch) black kadai made from hard anodised aluminium, with a deep, rounded cooking body, two curved metal side handles and a transparent glass lid with a polished metal rim and a black knob. It is a family-sized pan for curries, frying, sautéing and everyday meals.

The glass lid lets you watch a curry simmer or rice steam without lifting it, and helps cut down on splashes while you cook. The black finish looks smart on the hob and on the table, and the matching lid means the pan is ready for slow simmering as well as quick frying.

Key features of the hard anodised karahi

• Size: 30cm / 12 inch
• Material: hard anodised aluminium
• Colour: black
• Shape: deep curved karahi
• Handles: 2 curved metal side handles
• Lid: transparent glass with polished metal rim and black knob
• Pieces: karahi and lid

What hard anodised means

Hard anodising is a process that hardens the surface of aluminium, giving a dark, tough finish that is harder than ordinary aluminium. Aluminium heats up quickly and spreads heat evenly, so a hard anodised karahi comes up to temperature fast and cooks without the hot spots of a thin pan.

That makes it a practical, lighter alternative to a heavy iron karahi for everyday family cooking.

Cooking with the lid

Use the lid for dishes that simmer, such as chicken curry, daal, aloo gobi or keema, and for steaming vegetables or finishing a pilau. Take it off at the end when you want the masala to thicken and cling to the meat, the way a karahi dish should.

Lift the lid away from you so steam escapes safely, and hold the knob with a cloth if it has been on the pan for a long time.

Getting started

Before first use, wash the karahi and lid in warm soapy water, rinse and dry them. Heat the pan gently with a little oil, swirl it around and wipe out the excess, and it is ready for cooking. Start every dish on a medium heat; aluminium responds quickly, so a hard anodised karahi rarely needs the highest setting.

Family meals

At 30cm, the hard anodised karahi suits a curry for four, a big stir-fry, or shallow-frying pakoras for a family. The deep rounded body gives plenty of room to stir, and the two handles make it steady to carry to the table for serving.

Care and cleaning

Let the karahi and lid cool before washing. Wash them by hand in warm soapy water with a soft sponge and dry them straight away; avoid abrasive pads and harsh oven cleaners on the anodised surface. Do not put the hot glass lid into cold water, which can crack it.

Use wooden or silicone utensils to keep the surface in good condition.

Hob and handling

The listing does not state which hobs the karahi suits, so check it on your own hob. The metal side handles get hot during cooking: always use oven gloves or a cloth when lifting, and set the hot pan on a trivet or wooden board.

A practical everyday karahi

A hard anodised karahi with a glass lid covers most everyday South Asian cooking in one pan: tempering spices, browning onions, simmering curries and frying snacks. It is a sensible first karahi for a new kitchen and a useful gift for family and friends who cook often.

Recipe: daal tadka

Simmer rinsed red lentils with turmeric, salt and water in the hard anodised karahi with the lid on until soft, stirring now and then. For the tadka, heat ghee or oil in a small pan, add cumin seeds, sliced garlic, dried red chillies and a pinch of asafoetida, and pour the sizzling oil over the daal. Finish with chopped coriander and a squeeze of lemon.

The glass lid lets you watch the lentils soften without letting the steam out, which keeps the daal from drying out on the hob.

Glass lid tips

A glass lid is handy because you can see what is happening without lifting it. Keep it away from sudden temperature changes: do not put a hot lid on a cold or wet surface, and let it cool before washing. Store it upright or on top of the hard anodised karahi with a cloth between them, so the rim and the pan surface stay unscratched.

Why a karahi shape

A karahi is wider and deeper than a frying pan, with sloping sides that make stirring easy and help sauces reduce quickly. The rounded base gathers a small amount of oil in the middle for tempering spices, then spreads heat up the sides as the dish fills the pan. A hard anodised karahi brings that traditional shape together with a modern, easy-care aluminium body and a glass lid.

It suits chicken and lamb karahi, vegetable curries, keema, stir-fries and frying snacks for the whole family.

At a glance

• Hard Anodised Karahi, 30cm / 12 inch
• Hard anodised aluminium
• Deep curved body
• 2 metal side handles
• Glass lid with metal rim
• Black finish

Hard Anodised Karahi questions

What size is it? 30cm, or 12 inches.

What is it made from? Hard anodised aluminium.

Is a lid included? Yes, a transparent glass lid with a polished metal rim and black knob.

Which hobs does it suit? Hob compatibility is not stated; check it on your own hob.

What can I cook in it? Curries, daal, stir-fries, fried snacks and everyday family meals.

How do I clean the hard anodised karahi? Let it cool, then hand wash with a soft sponge and dry straight away.

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

Is it heavy? Aluminium is lighter than iron, so the hard anodised karahi is easier to lift than a cast iron pan of the same size.

How many people does it serve? A 30cm karahi cooks a curry for about four people.

Can I simmer with the lid on? Yes. The glass lid keeps heat and steam in, and you can watch the food without lifting it.

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