Experience The Joy Of Hassle-Free Cooking With 5 Best Non-Stick Cookware

Specifications to Check:

Material: Most non-stick cookware has an aluminium base, mainly Teflon. You also get hard anodise cookware which hardens the aluminium, making it sturdier. There is also ceramic cookware which is coated with a layer of silica.

Shape and Size: It is highly recommended to carefully choose your set based on how and what you cook. Cookware comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, with essential ones to consider the 8, 10, or 12-inch ones. Also, consider the size of your family or how many people you will be cooking for.

Storage: If you lack space in the kitchen, look for a non-stick cookware set that can be stackable. 

Safety levels: Ensure to purchase cookware that is safe and free from cadmium, arsenic, lead, or PFOA.

Construction: The making and manufacturing process of your cookware also determines the quality of the cookware. Look for cookware made from heavy-gauge aluminium.

Heat Distribution: The quality of heat distribution is determined by the quality of the material used and ensures you get evenly cooked food. 

Durability: This is a must-have, and understand the making process of a reputed brand. This also guarantees longevity. 

Our Best Picks for Non-stick Cookware

Top 5 Non-stick Cookware for Cooking 

1. Pigeon Mio Set

Get yourself or your close ones a smooth culinary experience with this Pigeon Mio non-stick cookware set. Built with the latest Italian technology that ensures durability, and even comes in appealing designs. Enhance your cooking experience with this non-toxic and lightweight set, which cooks food healthily. 

Specifications:

What we like:

• Heat conduction: Able to retain heat well and evenly cook food.
• Set: This set is ideal, offering varied cooking with the kadhai, fry pan, and tawa.
• Value for money: Great budget buys with this three-piece cookware for just under INR 3000. 

What we don’t like:

• Utensils: Made of very poor quality and very thin.

Overall Review: This non-stick cookware set from Pigeon is great for making varied foods as per your choice due to the variety of pans included. The use of high-quality aluminium makes this durable and efficient in conducting heat. It is an ideal set for gifting as well.

Our Rating

• Easy to Clean: 3.6/5
• Value for money: 4/5
• Quality: 3/5
• Easy to use: 3.8/5

 ASIN ID - B00QEYUWPO   

2. Prestige Omega Select

Prestige is one of the leading brands in kitchen appliances in India, which only attests to the quality of cookware you are getting. Look no further and get cooking with this three-piece cookware set that gives you performance, taste, and health. Being scratch-resistant and highly durable, you can use either and all of this cookware for everyday use. 

Specifications:

What we like:

• Coating: The Teflon coating ensures no residues remain, hence, ensuring your cookware is long-lasting.
• Quality: This cookware set is made from high-quality aluminium, which makes this set scratch and stain resistant. 

What we don’t like:

• Induction stovetop compatibility: This set may not work well on induction stovetops.

Overall Review: Indulge in Pretige’s non-stick cookware set to make delicious food for you and your loved ones. With a tawa, fry pan, and kadhai, you get a plethora of options for what foods you would like to cook. Plus, the Teflon coating ensures that your cookware is long-lasting.

Our Rating

• Easy to Clean: 4/5
• Value for money: 3.5/5
• Durability: 4/5
• Easy to use: 4.3/5

3. CAROTE Non-Stick Pan with Lid

If you are a couple looking to cook up dishes together, you can start with this non-stick cookware pan by Carote. Made of high-quality granite, you are getting cookware that requires less oil, food slides off, and you can clean it by just wiping it. It is safe to use, being toxin free and built to last you for a long time. 

Specifications:

What we like:

• Sturdy: Great for everyday use as it is made of sturdy granite with anti-slip bottom. 
• Highly non-stick: Make use of very less oil and have no worries about any food sticking with this non-stick granite coating. 
• Even heat distribution: This cast iron retains and transfers the heat evenly, allowing your vegetables and meat to tender nicely and evenly. 

What we don’t like:

• Price: This fry pan is just under INR 3000, which is a hefty price to pay for a single piece of cookware. 

Overall Review: Have a lifetime of no worries with cooking in this non-stick cookware fry pan by Carote. It is made with granite and structured for everyday use. You can make food quickly and evenly with a three-times longer lifespan.

Our Rating

• Easy to Clean: 4.3/5
• Value for money: 3.5/5
• Durability: 4/5
• Easy to use: 4/5

 ASIN ID - B0992BPJQZ   

4. Hawkins Futura Nonstick Kadhai

Cook a wide range of dishes with this Hawkins non-stick cookware kadhai with stainless steel handles. The patented Futura non-stick technology ensures that no food sticks and that you require very less oil for your cooking. This also makes the kadhai easy to clean as no residue remains in it. The coating is locked into hard, anodised aluminium, ensuring this kadhai lasts you for a long. Moreover, the rounded bottom distributes heat well for even cooking. 

Specifications:

What we like:

• Less oil: Very less oil is needed to cook with its non-stick coating.
• Round, flat base: This helps with even cooking.  
• Easy to clean: Food does not stick and is simple to clean with just a basic hand wash

What we don’t like:

• Cooking surface compatibility: Only works with gas or electric stovetops, limiting the option of how this cookware can be used in cooking.

Overall Review: Cook gravies, curries, sauces, cutlets and even stir-fry vegetables with this Hawkins non-stick kadhai. The application of non-stick coating on the hard anodised surface makes this kadhai highly durable for everyday use and long-lasting. You also get a stainless-steel lid that retains heat, keeping your food warm and flavourful. 

Our Rating

• Easy to Clean: 4.5/5
• Value for money: 4/5
• Durability: 4.4/5
• Easy to use: 4.5/5

 ASIN ID - B003SLDNNO   

5. Vinod Zest Non-Stick Dosa Tawa

Invest in this non-stick dosa tawa from Vinod for flawless dosas, parathas, uthappams, rotis, naans and even frankies. The superior non-stick coating ensures that the food comes off easily and you get uniformly cooked dosas or rotis, every time. Your clean-up time is shortened as no food will get stuck, giving you an effortless cleaning experience. 

Specifications:

What we like:

• Sturdiness: Made of high-quality, which makes this long-lasting and durable for everyday use. 
• Easy to clean: Just wipe off clean when completely cooled, and you are good to go.
• Large size: Cook up large dosas and rotis with this large-sized tawa

What we don’t like:

• Cooking surface compatibility: Only works on gas stovetops, which is limiting if you require other means of cooking.

Overall Review: Vinod is the name for quality products, and this is a tawa you can consider purchasing. The enhanced non-stick coating lets you experience perfectly cooked dosas or rotis without the hassle of cleaning up. Withstand the demands of everyday cooking with this non-stick cookware tawa.

Our Rating

• Easy to Clean: 4.2/5
• Value for money: 3.8/5
• Durability: 4/5
• Easy to use: 4/5

 ASIN ID - B00EYZQK6A   

FAQs

Q 1: Can a non-stick pan be preheated?

A 1: Never preheat non-stick cookware. As the make is of aluminium, it heats faster. It is best to add oil and then heat a non-stick cookware.

Q 2: How long does non-stick cookware last?

A 2: Non-stick cookware lasts around seventy times longer than its ceramic competitor.

Q 3: How to care for non-stick cookware?

A 3: Allow the pan to cool completely before hand washing with soapy water and a soft sponge. Dry immediately post-wash. Avoid using metal utensils when working with non-stick cookware, instead use wood or silicon spoons.

Q 4: Is non-stick cookware safe?

A 4: Yes! The cookware is often tested by third-party labs confirming that it can be safe for use. 

Q 5: What food is best for cooking in non-stick cookware?

A 5: Pancakes, sandwiches, eggs, and sautéing veggies are a few food options you can cook in non-stick cookware. Non-stick cookware is also best for reheating leftovers.