NIRLON Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Kadai / Wok with Loop Handle | 24cm| Gas & Induction Friendly | Naturally Nonstick, 100% Pure & Toxin-Free, No Chemical Coating

Cast iron has been used in kitchens in India and other parts of Asia for over two thousand years, and has spread to other parts of the world because of its wonderful cooking properties and health benefits

• Cast iron retains heat better than most other cookware
• It is slow to heat up, but once it is hot, it stays hot for long, and retains heat well
• Foods that need higher temperatures will brown better, cook faster and crisper, and cook more evenly inside and out

Cast iron gets better with use

• As you cook in it, it builds a natural nonstick surface over time, called 'seasoning', which is a smooth and tough cooking surface
• So, the more you use it, the better it gets! o Iron is widely regarded as beneficial when used for cooking
• This is probably based on its acceptance in kitchens across the world for thousands of years
• During cooking, some small amounts of iron may get mixed into or absorbed by the food, which is generally considered beneficial for health

Cast iron cookware, properly made, is virtually indestructible

• It has the strength of iron forged at very high temperature
• It withstands high heat, metal ladles and rough handling well

Cast iron cookware is versatile

• It may be used on gas stoves, in the oven, on a grill, a chulha or on certain induction cooktops.