Hawkins Futura Hard Anodized Tadka Heating Pan 10 cm diameterAluminium

Out of all the option available in the catalog I opted for this one because of the decent reputation of Hawkins kitchenware . I got it delivered in time as now we come to expect from Flipkart. this one came with a good packaging . The pan feels a bit heavy but has a solid joint with the handle which is a key factor as the handles in Tadka pans tend to come loose after sometime. I feel the design can be a bit better overally but given the solid built quality this pan appears to be a good one for long term.

I have been searching for a No-Non stick tadka pan and decided to go ahead with Hawkins expecting good quality. And it is! The material is really good, thick and heavy (Heavy for its size that is - Not in a bad way). Looks good too. Only con that can be said is that the handle doesn't have any mid bends or end clips (as seen in some models) so that the pan wont stay in an upright position on its base. (The handle also is of good quality steel and is long enough.) All in all, this was a good buy. It carries a lifetime warranty too. (After all, it is from Hawkins and that sort of seals the deal.) Depending on your need, you might want to go for the larger - 2 cup measure one. (For me this was suitable.) FK delivery and packing was good as usual though the usual sms on the delivery day was missing. (I did get messages regarding shipping - with the expected day of delivery as Thursday. But the delivery came on Wednesday. Didn't get the normal post delivery messages too.)

This pan is good for tempering....The only drawback is that it falls down from the gas top which may be due to the weight of the handle....but then its handle doesn't heat up and is long enough to make the tempering easier...