Best Frying Pans in India - Reviews and Comparison 2021

Frying pans differ in size and varied size of frying pans serve different purposes. Frying pans are available in sizes of 203 mm, 254 mm and 305 mm normally. While the ideal depth of a frying pan is considered to be 38 mm.

Your pan size may vary based on the family size and irrespective of the sizes, the frying pans remain easily manageable, washable, and lightweight.

The next best thing that you should look for in a frying pan is the material used in the pan base. There are basically four kinds of material that are used in the base of the frying pan. And they have respective advantages and limitations.

The four most common pan base material includes uncoated aluminium, hard-anodized aluminium, stainless steel, and cast iron. The hard-anodized aluminium pans are also known as non-stick pans. Let's have a closer look at them.

• Uncoated aluminium Pans are lightweight and are more commonly used. However, they bear the limitation of not being able to cook the food evenly and also may have reactions when acidic food is being cooked in them. Hence, they cannot be used dynamically for cooking all sorts of food items.

• Hard-anodized aluminium pans are nonstick pans, which are manufactured in a way to prevent reactions between the pan base and the food items that are being cooked. They are much more durable than normal aluminium pans. These pans could be used for multiple things such from cooking usual food items to making eggs and pancakes. They can be heated at high temperatures and hence enables quicker cooking, but these pans are not microwave-safe.

• Stainless steel pans are considered to be all-purpose pans having dynamic usage. However, stainless steel pans cannot conduct heat well and are a bit heavier. On the plus side, these pans are non-coated, therefore, any spatula and spoons can be used with these pans. These pans are needed to be greased before the food is cooked in them because the food may stick easily in the pan base.

• Cast iron pans are among the most robust of the pan types. It can withstand high temperatures and cook food evenly. It can be put to multiple uses such as braising, searing, frying, roasting, and baking. The food that is cooked on the cast iron pan is much more crispy.

Alongside the material that is used in the pan base, the coating on the pan should also be acknowledged, i.e if the pan coating has a sticky coating or a non-stick coating. Frying becomes easier and quicker in non-stick coating pans. Also, frying pans made up of cast iron and carbon steel eventually gains non-stick properties due to extensive use and seasoning.

The thickness of the pan is an important factor as a thick pan can withstand the heat and can efficiently retain the heat in comparison to thinner frying pans. Thicker pans also help in cooking the food evenly.

Induction friendliness is yet another important consideration provided that induction cooktops are now becoming extremely common in the Indian kitchen.

Since frying pans are one of the most extensively used kitchen appliances it is also important to ensure that the frying pans are easy to handle and clean. Iodized aluminium pans and stainless steel pans are preferred over the other pan types because they are dishwasher safe which makes cleaning even easier.

The warranty and price are important non-feature considerations while buying a frying pan. Most good frying pans fall between the range of 1500-2000 rupees, however, pans that are carved out of ionized aluminium and cast iron are a bit costly in comparison.

• Preheat the pan on medium heat for at least a few minutes before putting any food in it. To check if the pan is ready and is heated properly, sprinkle a few drops of water on the pans' surface. If you hear a sizzling sound, then the pan is ready to use.

• Always use proper utensils while cooking in the pan. This could include silicon and wooden utensils but never ever use a utensil that has sharp and pointed edges as it can permanently damage the pans' surface.

• Store the pan properly. Either make arrangements to hang or place the pans separately, or ensure that something like a towel or a soft kitchen cloth should be placed between them if the pans are being kept one over the other.

• To save the pan from being wrapped, let it cool down completely before you wash it.

• Use a mild soap with lukewarm water to wash a frying pan. Also, it's recommended to wash the frying pan by hands, unlike other utensils for which dishwashers can be used.

Prestige is one of the superstar brands of kitchen appliances in India, and the prestige Omega Deluxe granite frying pan carries the brand’s legacy with pride.

This robust nonstick frying pan has a scratch-resistant granite finish coating which adds greater value to a sophisticated and highly useful non-stick pan like this. It is a dishwasher safe, bot gas and induction friendly frying pan that can be used dynamically in your kitchen.

The two-layered metallic finish enhances the durability and looks of the appliance, and a 5 layer of nonstick coating makes it far better than ordinary appliances and cookware. Additionally, the scratch-resistant surface on the pan is also metal spoon friendly.

Carved out of nonstick aluminium and having a 1.7 litres capacity, this Prestige Omega Deluxe granite frying pan has a 1-year warranty against defects.

If Prestige is among the superstars, then there are few more brands with outstanding goodwill in the Indian market giving Prestige tough competition. Hawkins, which is also one of the oldest brands of appliances in the Indian market is offering a wide variety of kitchen appliances and raising its service standards with each passing year. And the Hawkins Q55 Futura nonstick frying pan gives you the perfect testimony.

The pan features a high-quality nonstick coating from Germany. It is a gas stovetop compatible frying pan that comes with a tightly fixed lid, handles on two sides, and a tough hard anodized base.

It has much more longevity than nonstick pans, and due to being a good conductor of heat, the food is cooked evenly. However, this pan is not induction compatible. This nonstick round bottom and deep fry pan have a 2.5-litre capacity and a 5-year product warranty.

The Prestige Platina induction base non-stick stainless steel frying pan is yet another versatile appliance on the list. For those who still prefer stainless steel frying pan instead of a nonstick frying pan due to the health factor, this Prestige Platina fry Pan could be your thing.

Coming with a shiny silver finish, this Platina frying pan has a unique impact bottom to ensure the food is cooked faster. Due to the even heat distribution, this frying pan can stand high temperatures and is both gas and induction friendly.

The Prestige frying pan features a durable and lasting handle which makes the handling easy and convenient. This stainless steel pan with nonstick coating has a 2.1-litre capacity and a 5-year product warranty.

We are not surprised to place another Hawkins product as the best value item on the list. This budget-friendly hard anodized, round bottom deep fry pan has a decent thickness of 3.25 mm, and it's a gas stovetop compatible appliance.

Metal ladles can be used with this non-toxic and non-staining frying pan. Due to its vibrant look, it looks like a fresh purchase for years. The food cooks faster and grows crispier in this robust and high utility frying pan.

Made out of hand anodized aluminium, this frying pan has a 1.5 litres capacity and a 5-year product warranty.

The Hawkins Q10 Futura nonstick frying pan is another pocket-friendly frying pan. It has a slightly lesser capacity-1 litre-but it has all the other elements in place including longevity and usability.

Besides having a non-stick coating, this frying pan is gas-stove compatible and comes in variations including a frying pan having a glass lid, a frying pan with a stainless steel lid, and a frying pan without a lid.

The pan material conducts the heat evenly and makes the food cook faster. The Hawkins Q10 Futura frying pan has a 2 years warranty against manufacturing defects.

We could not stop ourselves from picking this amazing AmazonBasics frying pan due to its astonishing bunch of features. First off, this is a pre-seasoned ready-to-use frying pan which makes it an ideal pick to start with.

This robust cast iron frying pan can stand very high heat and retains the heat to cook the food faster. Handles on both sides make it convenient to transport the pan inside the kitchen and additionally, this is an oven-friendly pan as well.

Being suitable for all surfaces, the frying pan could be easily clenched with hands and demands minimal maintenance. Because it is being carved out of cast iron, this one is a bit heavier than other pan types.

Coming in Large, Extra-Large, and 2XL sizes, this Amazonbasics frying pan has a 1-year warranty.

Our final pick, Cresta aluminium frying pan, is yet another robust pick as a kitchen appliance. Without burning any holes in your pocket, this high-value frying pan offers a wide variety of features including a nonstick surface, good quality aluminium bottom, gas stove compatibility, and a bakelite handle.

Its 4 cm deep-pan walls help in preventing spillage. However this frying pan does have the cons of being an aluminium frying pan, and it could be reactive with citric food items.

The Cresta aluminium frying pan has a 1-year product warranty. Checkout buying guide, reviews and comparison of best pressure cooker, best gas stove, best induction cooktops in India.