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Researchers say that cooking in cast iron can enriches the iron content of foods. It can even aid in correcting iron deficiency. On top of taking iron rich food, cooking in a cast iron pan is a natural way to boost our body with iron contents. Also it is an alternative to toxic Teflon Non Stick pans. Cast iron tends to give a higher Iron addition in the food. It needs seasoning and gets better with usage.
When we talk about taste, dishes made in cast iron kadai tastes great than in non stick Kadai. Unlike non-stick Kadai, it is one time investment on it as it can be used for many years when taken care well.
Our Cast Iron Kadai is 100% pure iron, safe to use and has no chemicals. The thickness and quality of our cast iron kadai gives it longer life, higher iron contents, retains heat longer and consumes less oil.
How to season a new Cast Iron Kadai
Soak new Kadai in hot water for 5 minutes to remove materials used for covering it during making/packaging
Rinse the Kadai with dishwasher soap or liquid and a metal scrubber. Scrub thoroughly, wash and dry completely.
Add 2 tsp of vegetable oil, preferably Gingely oil, and 2 tsp of salt to the Kadai. Accommodate the quantity of oil and salt according to the size of the Kadai.
Spread the mixture throughout so that it is evenly spread over the entire Kadai completely. Leave it as it is for a day or two.
Scrub the Kadai again to remove any dirt on it and wash properly
Fill rice starch or rice washed water in the Kadai for 2 days
Remove water, leave it for some time
Wash it, heat it and your Kadai is ready to use
For longer and better usage of the Kadai, follow these too..
Do not wash the Kadai with soap every time after use. Apply some oil and cover it, keep it overnight and wash with water.
Before using it, heat the Kadai and wipe it with a dry cloth or tissue.
Make sure that the Kadai is hot and seasoned before making any dish so that it work as non-stick Kadai
