Tefal thoroughly test their non-stick coatings through 8,000 abrasion cycles which ensures optimum glide over time. Then use a paste made up of bicarbonate of soda and water rubbed gently over the pan with a non-abrasive sponge (a non-stick scouring sponge). It is also used for surgical procedures for the benefit of patients with severe kidney disease, and some joint prostheses are also partly coated with PTFE. We recommend cooking with more fat as well as washing more vigorously with slightly more washing-up liquid. The Madras collection from Tefal, offers you 2 pieces of authentic Indian cookware with the Kadai and the Chapati pan.

The main advantage of this is that it is big enough to just about do 3 chapatis or tamales at once, made on my 8” press to be about 6” diameter. Excessive force on the outside of aluminium pots or frying pans resulting, for example, from them being dropped or hit may result in deformations of the pots/pans.

This will not impair the performance of the kitchenware in any way and does not present any danger for health. The non-stick coating should then be reconditioned with a little cooking oil wiped over the surface with a paper kitchen towel. Since 2003, tests have regularly been performed by these independent laboratories in many countries (Aromalyse and Ianesco in France, TüvSud in Hong Kong and SGS in China). The Chapati pan has been given a rimless construction and non-stick coating to allow for easy cooking and hassle-free serving of your Chapatis!

If the pan is only wiped with a paper towel or rinsed in water, the film won't be fully removed and may cook the next time you use the pan: stains may appear. For perfect results when cooking Indian flatbreads, a dedicated Chapati Pan makes all the difference and Tefal have made theirs from aluminium for optimum heat conductivity with no hot spots.

In case of dishwasher use, it is preferable to use gentle detergents such as liquid, gel, or powder, not tablet nor sachet. This is easy, if a magnet will stick to the base of the pans they will work on a commercial induction hob. Not just for chapatis, it’s great too for cooking roti and can be used for heating ready-made flatbreads too. In fact, PTFE is so safe that it is frequently used in the medical profession to coat pacemakers and the tiny tubes made to replace arteries. I’ve been looking for a similar product for a while and this ticks all the boxes and I’ve created new boxes and ticked those as well.

If the sound that food makes on initial contact with the pan is more of a crackle than a sizzle, your heat is too high, and sticking may occur. To get rid of stuck-on food or discoloration and stains from using too high a heat, we recommend cleaning your product with a stainless steel/copper cleaner.

This Eco information is based on the regular analysis conducted by independent laboratories in many countries (INERIS in France, ASAHI GLASS FLUOROPOLYMERS in UK, FABES Labs in Germany, MB Labs in Canada, SGS in China). Utilizing medium gauge aluminum for optimum heat conductivity, with bakelite handle its oven safe up to 175 Celsius, for up to 1 hr. This is described as flat but is actually slightly concave which makes it unstable on my gas hob and a bit hard to use to make any ‘wet’ mix pancakes (eg moong bean or oat cake style). These are filled with a delicious mix of spiced potatoes and can be easily cooked at home using our Madras Chapati pan. Covered with a resist plus non-stick coating, the pan has undergone rigorous testing to ensure that it measures up to Tefals usual standards.