The UK now celebrates National Curry Week every October. Curry is so popular that it contributes more than £5bn to the British economy (Debabrata Mukherjee).

Although curry is an Indian dish modified for British tastes, today there are more Indian restaurants in Greater London than in Delhi and Mumbai combined. As Robin Cook aptly puts it, this national popularity of curry is a “perfect illustration of the way Britain absorbs and adapts external influences”. (Debabrata Mukherjee).

Curry originated in the Indian subcontinent and the word comes from the Indian Tamil word “Kari” meaning a sauce or soup to be eaten with rice.

Although there are different types of Indian curries, all come down to a few basic ingredients, such as cooked onion, garlic, ginger, mounds of spices and a liquid base to bring it all together.

However, it is easier said than done, as making the Indian curry is more about technique than the ingredients. This is why the cookware being used in the whole dish preparation makes a big difference in how the dish will taste.

In this blog, we will be discussing the best cookware for Indian curries to help you best equip your kitchen.

Sauté Pans:

Sauté pans cook super-fast, and can also help in steaming vegetables, rice and legumes before they are transferred into the gravy.

Wok (kadhai)

Wok, called a Kadhai in India, is probably one of the most important pieces of cookware in the Indian kitchen. It is basically a round deep pan, made from heavy metal and has handles on each side.

Along with cooking curries, the wok is used for other things like stir-frying and sautéing. The round bottom makes it perfect for cooking any dish that has a lot of gravy and the shape also allows food to be served in it, which gives a meal that authentic Indian feel and look.

The traditional Indian woks are made with a variety of metals, such as stainless steel, aluminium and non-stick materials. They often come with stands as well as lids.

Some of the Indian dishes like Kadhai Paneer and Chicken Kadhai, are also named after this pan just because they can only be cooked in it.

Una nonstick range:

Nea Saute Pans

This durable and resilient pan is manufactured from heavy-weight die-cast aluminium which distributes heat evenly. Its ceramic coating gives unprecedented non-stick performance which will allow you to cook healthy curries using little to no oil.

Una Nonstick Frying Pan with Lid

The UNA frying pan range will surpass all expectations, constantly offering practicality and durability. You’ll be frying up your favourite foods with unparalleled ease. The outstanding non-stick coating not only takes the chore out of washing up but allows you to embrace a healthier lifestyle! You will require little to no oil and still your food will be released with zero effort.

Una Nonstick Long Handle Wok

Una non-stick coating allows you to fry, stir fry and sauté healthy meals to perfection using virtually no oil. The clear tempered glass lid enables you to keep an eye on your cooking while retaining all of the natural healthy goodness. The reinforced riveted handle offers comfort and durability.

Una Nonstick Two-Handle Wok

The wok’s robust and long-lasting design delivers outstanding performance as well as being practical and easy to use. The two reinforced handles offer effortlessness comfort and durability, providing ease of transportation around the kitchen.

Stainless steel

Lustro Apple Cookware 6pc Set

Carefully crafted from Stainless steel, this comprehensive cookware set looks as delicate as an apple but is built for the wear and tear of a lively kitchen. Stainless steel is the choice material of professional cooks and achieves exceptional results every time, preserving the flavour and quality of your food.

Aluminium

Galaxis Octan Karahi 5pc Set

The Octan set is a traditional style Karahi set. Forged from high-quality aluminium, they are both lightweight and practical. The aluminium body and traditional design of these timeless pans allow for unparalleled heat conductivity and distribution. Meaning the pans will heat up quickly and evenly allowing for excellent cooking results every time.

If you are just starting out with making Indian food, you should choose 1-2 items from the above list of best cookware for Indian curries. But if you are a seasoned cook, try to collect as many authentic items so that you can make a complete delicious home-cooked Indian meal at home.

Dutch ovens are essentially deep, round or oval pots with lids, that can be used on the hob and/or in the oven. They are incredibly versatile and are best suited for making things like soups, stews and casseroles. You can start the dish on the hob by searing or sauteing the ingredients before moving them into the oven for long, slow cooking.

They are also common for baking bread in lieu of a baking tin and for braising and frying as well.

The materials they are made from can vary from cast iron, cast aluminium or ceramic. Traditional Dutch ovens have no enamel coating, which means they can be used for outdoor cooking over an open fire as well, but modern versions for home use come with enamel coating.

What’s the difference between French ovens, casserole dishes or Dutch ovens?

When shopping for Dutch ovens, you’ll probably see some very similar pots with names such as French ovens and casserole dishes, and even though they might look similar, there are some differences between them.

Casserole dishes are similar in shape to Dutch ovens, but they are often shallower, which means water evaporates quicker. Some come with lids and some don’t. Casserole dishes tend to be made from a range of different materials including ceramic, enamelled cast iron, glass, aluminium and hard-anodized aluminium.

French ovens, on the other hand, are a variation of Dutch ovens made of cast iron but the difference with their counterparts is that they have an enamel coating on the inside and sometimes the outside too.

SQ Professional Ceres Dutch Pot Sets

Our Dutch Pots are made with a strong aluminium body that allows supreme heat conductivity and distribution, meaning they will heat up quickly and evenly, allowing exceptional cooking results.

SQ Pro range of Dutch Pot Sets come in sets of 3pc, 4pc and 5pc in small, medium and large sizes. They can be used on gas, electric, ceramic and halogen hobs and are dishwasher safe.