Karahi Serving Bowl, 15cm Double Wall Hammered Stainless Steel
This karahi serving bowl is a 15cm round karahi (size No. 2) in stainless steel, with double-wall construction, a hammered exterior, a smooth polished interior and two decorative side handles. It brings the traditional shape of the karahi, the wide, deep, two-handled pan of Indian and Pakistani cooking, to the table as an elegant serving dish.
Double-wall construction adds a second layer of steel between the food and the outside of the bowl, making it sturdy and giving the hammered exterior its depth. The two decorative handles are part of the classic karahi look and make the bowl easy to pass round.
Key features of the karahi serving bowl
- Size: 15cm (No. 2)
- Material: stainless steel
- Construction: double wall
- Exterior: hammered
- Interior: smooth polished
- Handles: 2 decorative metal side handles
- Colour: silver
The karahi shape
A karahi is deeper than a frying pan, with sloping sides and two handles, and it gives its name to dishes such as chicken karahi and lamb karahi. Serving those dishes in a karahi serving bowl keeps the link between the food and the vessel, just as restaurants do.
At 15cm the bowl holds a single generous portion of curry, a sharing side of daal or vegetables, or a portion of biryani, as the listing photos show.
Why double wall
A double-walled bowl has two layers of stainless steel. It is sturdier than a single thin sheet, holds its shape through years of restaurant use, and gives the hammered outer wall a crisp, even finish while the inner wall stays smooth and easy to clean.
Like all double-walled serving ware, it is for serving and not for heating: 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 karahi 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 karahi 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 karahi 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 karahi 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 karahi 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
Use the karahi serving bowl alongside a matching handi bowl, mini karahi dishes and sauce pans for a full, coordinated table. A row of 15cm bowls with different curries makes an attractive buffet for weddings, mehndi nights and Eid dinners.
Ideas for the table
Use the karahi serving bowl for a single portion of karahi chicken, a sharing side of chickpea curry or saag, or a starter of chaat. It also works for salads, fruit, dried fruit and nuts at Eid, and for desserts such as kheer or gajar halwa. The two decorative handles make it easy to pass round the table.
At a glance
- Karahi Serving Bowl, 15cm (No. 2)
- Stainless steel
- Double-wall construction
- Hammered exterior
- Polished interior
- 2 decorative handles
Karahi 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? Curries, daal, rice, vegetables and side dishes.
Do the handles get hot? They can when the bowl holds hot food; use heat protection if needed.
How do I clean the karahi serving bowl? Hand wash in warm soapy water and dry straight away.
Is it suitable for restaurants? Yes, as well as catering and home dining.
What does No. 2 mean? It is the size reference for the 15cm bowl.
How much does it hold? A single generous portion of curry or a sharing side of daal or vegetables.
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 karahi.
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