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Quality cookware is at the heart of any serious cook’s kitchen. But, imagine a world of cookware, where every time you put something in a pan it turns out to be anything except what you wanted. The disappointment and the bad food experience that will harbour your kitchen will not be easy to remove. That’s why, bring home the joy of GOOD-QUALITY cookware.
Picture the ease and comfort that will help you create Michelin Star dishes without any MasterChef workout. Yes, you got it right. That’s the power of good-quality cookware. The constant worry of food getting burnt, stuck on pan, mixing with non-stick coat or unevenly cooked can be tossed away along with the low-quality cookware.
With the vast spectrum of cookwares of different materials, shapes, sizes and belonging to various brands; it’s quite possible to be confused about what to buy. Don’t worry, let us help you with a few must haves in a cookware.
1.A good quality cookware is always characterized by long-lasting durability. Durability means, while being worked up every day to deliver you great meals; it will still stand the test of time and rough usage and other conditions. Food will always be prepared well without any reaction.
2.A good heat conductor is essential to ensure that your food is evenly cooked. The thickness of the cookware, the material of cookware and its design play a great role in deciding its efficiency. Anodised aluminium, stainless steel, copper and cast-iron are great materials to consider.
3.Consider what signature feature makes your cookware special. For instance, some cookware have dimpled surface that helps in excellent browning and superior food release; while others might have a colander lid to directly strain from the pot. Different brands come up with signature designs to offer not just special functionalities but styled finish. For example, some brands like Circulon and Safecook have been celebrated for decades in the market for their amazing design and superior functionality that last a lifetime.
4.Lastly, let’s talk about money. The price can make a major difference between buying a cookware that lasts a lifetime and buying a cookware whose handles break within a month of usage. A minimum basic that is must for any kitchen- a good quality saucepan, fry pan and grill pan will cost you easily around Rs.6500-8000 in total. Though there are certainly many economic options available but the quality, durability, heat conductivity and longevity that they offer will definitely not be the same as expensive ones.
Temperature control and non-reactivity are quite essential for any sauce, gravy, curry, dal or your favourite dish. So, in order to get the best results with minimum effort, upgrade your cookware here. Invest in a cookware which will simplify your job! And, always remember your kitchen will ultimately reflect how you live.
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