Small kitchens are not served well by large vessels. Cooking one sabzi for two people in an oversized kadhai means more oil, slower heating and a pan that is awkward to wash and store. The Bergner Girisha Triply Stainless Steel Kadhai in 20 cm, with a 1.7 L capacity and a flat glass lid, is sized precisely for that situation — couples, small families, paying-guest kitchens and anyone who cooks fresh in modest quantities two or three times a day.
The triply construction is what makes a kadhai this size worth owning rather than settling for thin steel. An aluminium core is sealed between an 18/10 stainless steel interior and a magnetic 18/0 steel exterior, so heat spreads evenly and the base does not develop the burning ring that thin vessels always do. A small kadhai with an even base heats quickly and needs very little oil, which suits daily cooking. The flat tempered glass lid has a steam vent, letting you watch a slow-cooked sabzi without lifting it, and a laser-etched measuring scale inside the pot helps with water and dal quantities. It is dishwasher safe, works on gas as well as full induction, and is backed by a 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Since 1970, Girdhar Das & Sons has been the kitchenware address Varanasi households return to, and our stock is entirely brand-authorised and 100% genuine with full manufacturer warranty. Browse and order at gdsons.co.in, or see the kadhai in person at our store on W.H. Smith School Road, Sigra, Varanasi.
This is a two-to-three-person kadhai — enough for a single sabzi, a small batch of paneer, a portion of dal fry or an evening's worth of snacks. It heats faster than a larger pan and takes up far less space in a compact kitchen.
The 18/10 steel interior is food-grade and non-reactive, so tomatoes, tamarind and curd-based gravies will not pick up a metallic taste. The aluminium core between the layers is fully encapsulated and never touches your food, while carrying heat evenly across the base and up the sides.
The tempered glass lid lets you monitor a simmering sabzi without lifting it and losing heat, and the steam vent stops pressure building or liquid boiling over. Its flat profile also means the kadhai stacks neatly on a shelf.
A scale marked inside the pot removes the guesswork from adding water to dal or rice. On a small kadhai, where proportions are unforgiving, this is a practical touch rather than a decorative one.
The 360-degree magnetic base covers the entire bottom of the pan, giving maximum contact on an induction cooktop and faster, more efficient heating. It works equally well on gas, halogen and vitroceramic cooktops.
Even heat means you are not compensating for cold spots with extra oil, and the mirror-finished steel interior wipes down easily. It is dishwasher safe, which is useful if the kadhai is in rotation more than once a day.
A 20 cm kadhai is the ideal gift for a couple starting out — a newly married pair in a rented flat, a sibling moving to a new city, or a young household that does not yet need large vessels. It is genuinely useful from day one, and triply steel with a 5-year warranty means it will still be in use long after the fancier gifts have been put away. For corporate gifting, the smaller size keeps it practical to pack and courier in volume, making it well suited to Diwali sets for staff, dealer gifting, or a welcome gift for employees relocating to a new city and setting up a kitchen from scratch.
It comfortably serves two to three people for a single dish. If you routinely cook for four or more, or make gravies in larger batches, a 22 cm or 26 cm kadhai will suit you better.
Yes. It has a full 360-degree induction base that covers the entire bottom of the pan, and it also works on gas, halogen and vitroceramic cooktops.
The lid is tempered glass with a steam vent and is designed for normal stovetop cooking. Keep the flame under the base of the kadhai rather than licking up the sides, and avoid placing the hot lid directly onto a cold surface.
No. The inner cooking layer is 18/10 stainless steel, which is non-reactive and food-safe, so acidic gravies will not pick up a metallic taste or discolour the pan.
Yes, the kadhai and its lid are dishwasher safe. For everyday cleaning, warm water and mild dish soap are enough; a light scrub with a non-abrasive pad restores the mirror finish.
Bergner provides a 5-year warranty covering manufacturing defects. Retain your invoice, as warranty claims are processed against proof of purchase.
Triply steel is not a non-stick surface, but even heating makes it far more forgiving than thin steel. Preheat the kadhai, add oil, let it warm briefly before adding ingredients, and sticking is minimal.
Backed by a 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Physical damage, misuse and normal surface wear are not covered under the warranty terms.