Hawkins Triply Kadhai Pro 6 Ltr PSK60S Steel Lid

Hawkins Pro Triply Stainless Steel Deep-Fry Pan 6 Litre 30 cm with Stainless Steel Lid (PSK60S) – Extra-Thick 3mm Tri-Ply, Stay-Cool SS Handles, Oven Safe for Large Families & Festive Cooking

About This Product

When you are making biryani for a joint family dinner, deep frying batches of pakoras for a festive gathering, or preparing a large quantity of dal makhani that simmers for hours before being transferred to the oven for the final slow-cooking finish — the cookware you reach for needs to match the scale and ambition of what you are cooking. The Hawkins Pro Triply Stainless Steel Deep-Fry Pan 6 Litre (PSK60S) is built for exactly this kind of cooking: large, deliberate, uncompromising. At 6 litres and 30 cm diameter, it is the largest widely available size in the Hawkins Pro Deep-Fry Pan range — suited for cooking for 6 to 8 persons or more, for festive preparations, for batch cooking, and for the kind of large-scale daily cooking that joint family kitchens run on. Every aspect of its construction — the extra-thick 3mm Tri-Ply body, the all-stainless steel handles and lid, the flat base that never warps — is scaled and engineered for this level of use.

The 3mm Tri-Ply construction of the PSK60S — AISI 304 18/8 stainless steel inner, heavy-gauge aluminium core, AISI 430 magnetic stainless steel outer — ensures that at 6 litres, heat still reaches every part of the cooking surface evenly. This is a genuinely important specification at this scale: in a large single-layer stainless kadhai, hotspots at the centre of the wide base cause the bottom layer of food to burn while the outer portions remain undercooked. The aluminium core of the Tri-Ply spreads heat rapidly and uniformly across the full 30 cm base diameter and up through the curved side walls — every portion of food at every point in the kadhai receives consistent, controlled heat. The result is large-batch cooking that produces uniformly cooked food without the burning, sticking, and uneven results that plagued earlier generations of large stainless kadhais.

The stay-cool stainless steel handles are permanently riveted and designed to support the significant weight of a fully loaded 6-litre kadhai — heavy with oil, curry, or a large batch of food. They stay cool during stovetop cooking and are completely oven-safe — enabling the full range of stovetop-to-oven cooking techniques that the Pro range is built around. The extra-thick stainless steel lid with its stay-cool handle completes the all-metal package. Gas, induction, and oven compatible, dishwasher safe, built with stainless steel rivets that will not loosen, and backed by a 5-year guarantee — the PSK60S is a large-capacity professional-grade kadhai built to serve a large kitchen reliably for many years.

Key Features

Extra-Thick 3mm Tri-Ply at 6 Litres – Even Heat Across the Full 30cm Base

Achieving even heat distribution across a 30 cm base at 6-litre volume requires the aluminium core of the Tri-Ply to be working at full capacity. The 3mm Tri-Ply construction — AISI 304 SS inner, heavy-gauge Al core, AISI 430 magnetic SS outer — ensures the aluminium spreads heat uniformly from the centre to the edges of the wide base and up through the curved side walls simultaneously. At large cooking volumes, this eliminates the hotspots at the centre-base that cause the bottom layer of a large biryani or curry to scorch while the rest cooks.

6-Litre Capacity, 30cm Diameter – Large Family & Festive Cooking Scale

At 6 litres and 30 cm diameter, the PSK60S handles cooking for 6 to 8+ persons in a single session. It is sized for the full range of large-scale Indian cooking: biryani, large curries, festive sweets, deep-fried batches of snacks, and any preparation where a 2.5 or 5-litre kadhai would require multiple rounds. The generous volume and wide base also make it practical for tempering large quantities of spices and for cooking preparations that need the full base area for even browning.

Stay-Cool Stainless Steel Handles – Load-Bearing, Oven-Safe, Permanently Secure

The stainless steel handles of the PSK60S are specifically designed to support the load of a fully filled 6-litre kadhai — the combined weight of the pan, oil, and food at this volume is substantial. They remain cool during stovetop cooking and are completely oven-safe — the all-metal construction means the kadhai moves freely from gas to induction to oven without any component imposing a temperature limit. Stainless steel rivets create a permanent, irreversible attachment that will not loosen under the mechanical stress of heavy-load handling.

Extra-Thick Stainless Steel Lid – Oven-Compatible, Heavy-Duty Coverage

The extra-thick stainless steel lid is sized for the 30 cm PSK60S rim and fitted with a stay-cool stainless steel handle. Being all-metal, it is fully oven-safe — enabling covered oven cooking techniques like slow-braising, dum cooking, or low-temperature finishing that require the entire vessel to be sealed in the oven. The thick lid retains heat effectively during covered stovetop cooking as well, maintaining temperatures for simmering large batches efficiently.

Flat Base – Permanently Level, Works on Induction at Full 6-Litre Load

The flat base of the PSK60S is engineered to stay permanently flat — critical at 6 litres where the weight of the food and the repeated thermal cycling at high heat would warp a thinner base over time. A permanently flat base ensures consistent contact with induction cooktop plates even when the kadhai is fully loaded — direct base-to-plate contact is what drives heat transfer on induction, and any base warp at the centre reduces this efficiency significantly.

Rounded Curved Sides with Extra Height – Safe Deep Frying at Large Scale

At 6 litres with extra height, the PSK60S provides a generous safety margin for deep frying: hot oil stays well below the rim during frying even when large batches of food are added. The curved sides also facilitate stirring and tossing large quantities — the natural arc of the curved wall allows a ladle to reach the full cooking surface without blind corners where food can burn unnoticed in a large preparation.

Gas, Induction & Oven Compatible – Full Cooking Surface Versatility

The AISI 430 magnetic outer layer provides full induction compatibility. The all-steel construction provides complete oven safety. Gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, induction, and oven — the PSK60S works across every cooking surface and heat environment without restriction, making it one of the most versatile large-capacity kadhais available in the Indian market.

Dishwasher Safe – Practical for Large-Batch Cooking Cleanup

After cooking for 8+ persons, the last thing you want is a complicated cleanup. The PSK60S's all-stainless construction is fully dishwasher safe — body, handles, lid, and rivets. Place it in the dishwasher and the cleaning is done while you move on to serving and enjoying the meal.

Ezee-Pour No-Drip Flange – Controlled Pouring at Large Volume

The Ezee-Pour no-drip flange around the PSK60S's full rim is particularly useful at 6 litres, where pouring off large quantities of oil after deep frying or transferring large batches of curry to serving dishes benefits most from a clean, controlled pour. The flange guides the flow cleanly from any angle around the rim without dripping down the exterior of the pan.

Warranty Information

The Hawkins Pro Triply Stainless Steel Deep-Fry Pan 6 Litre (PSK60S) is backed by a 5-year guarantee from the date of purchase from Hawkins Cookers Limited against defects in material and workmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is the Hawkins Pro PSK60S 6 Litre designed for?

The PSK60S is designed for joint families, large households, and kitchens that regularly cook for 6 to 8+ persons. It is equally suited for households that entertain frequently, cook festive batches (biryani, halwa, large curries), or prefer batch-cooking multiple days of meals in one session. Its induction compatibility makes it practical for modern large-kitchen setups, and its oven safety enables slow-cooking and dum-style finishing techniques for large preparations.

2. What is the difference between the PSK60S and the PSK50S?

Both the PSK60S (6L, 30cm) and PSK50S (5L, 28cm) share the same Hawkins Pro Tri-Ply construction, SS handles, SS lid, rivets, dishwasher safety, and 5-year guarantee. The PSK60S is 1 litre larger with a 2 cm wider diameter — providing more volume and cooking surface area for larger preparations. For most large-family everyday cooking, the PSK50S is sufficient; the PSK60S is the choice when feeding 8+ persons or when making especially large batches of biryani, curry, or deep-fried snacks.

3. Is the PSK60S oven-safe for slow-cooking large dishes?

Yes — fully. The all-stainless steel body, handles, and lid have no temperature ceiling under normal domestic oven conditions. You can start a large biryani or slow-braised meat preparation on the stovetop and move the entire sealed kadhai into the oven for a dum finish without changing vessels. This stovetop-to-oven capability is one of the defining advantages of the Pro range's all-steel construction over glass-lid, rosewood-handle alternatives.

4. How does the Tri-Ply construction prevent burning when cooking large volumes?

In a single-layer stainless steel kadhai at 6 litres, the centre of the wide base receives the most direct heat from the flame, creating a significant hotspot while the base edges and sides receive less. This causes the bottom layer of food at the centre to burn before the rest cooks. The aluminium core in the 3mm Tri-Ply spreads heat rapidly from the flame's contact point outward across the entire 30 cm base and up the curved sides, equalising the temperature across the full cooking surface. Large batches of food cook uniformly without burning at the centre.

5. Can I use the PSK60S for deep frying large batches safely?

Yes. The PSK60S's extra height and curved sides provide a generous safety margin for deep frying at scale. Fill with oil to no more than half the capacity (approximately 3 litres) to leave adequate headspace for active frying. The Tri-Ply flat base maintains stable oil temperature during large-batch frying — preventing the temperature swings that cause the first batch to come out different from the third.

6. How heavy is the PSK60S when fully loaded?

The PSK60S at 6 litres with its stainless steel body and lid is a substantial pan. When filled to cooking capacity with oil and food, it will be significantly heavy. The stay-cool stainless steel handles are specifically designed to support the load of a fully filled 6-litre kadhai, but for moving the pan when full, both hands should be used. The stainless steel rivets ensure the handles are permanently secure under the mechanical stress of heavy-load handling.

7. What is the warranty on the Hawkins Pro PSK60S?

The PSK60S carries a 5-year guarantee from the date of purchase from Hawkins Cookers Limited. For warranty service, contact Hawkins at service@hawkinscookers.com or (022) 24 440 807. Labour charges for all repairs are free throughout the product's entire working life, not just during the guarantee period.

8. Is the PSK60S dishwasher safe?

Yes. The all-stainless steel construction — body, handles, lid, and rivets — is fully dishwasher safe. After cooking for a large family or gathering, simply place the kadhai and lid in the dishwasher. For preserving the polished finish, a gentle dishwasher cycle is preferred over a heavy-duty programme.

9. What other sizes are available in the Hawkins Pro Deep-Fry Pan range?

The Hawkins Pro Triply Deep-Fry Pan range is available in 2.5L / 26cm (PSK25S), 5L / 28cm (PSK50S), 6L / 30cm (PSK60S), and 8L / 33cm (PSK80S). All sizes share the same Pro construction. The PSK60S is ideal for 6–8+ persons; the PSK80S is the choice for the largest household or semi-commercial cooking needs.

10. How does the PSK60S compare to the Stahl Artisan Kadhai in terms of triply construction?

Both the PSK60S (Hawkins Pro) and Stahl Artisan offer full-body triply stainless steel construction where all three layers run through the sides as well as the base. The PSK60S is available at 6 litres — a much larger capacity than the Stahl Artisan's maximum 3.5L. The PSK60S uses stainless steel handles and a stainless steel lid; the Stahl Artisan uses investment-cast stainless steel handles and also offers a stainless steel lid at 20cm. Both represent premium triply SS kadhais — the PSK60S is the Hawkins Pro's answer for large-scale family cooking.