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Cast Iron Cookware & Why It Is Important For You

The cookware that you use is one of the factors that supports in having good health, body and mind. As someone who cares about your family’s health, it is recommended to ditch your non-stick cookware with natural cookware, such as cast iron and iron utensils. 

Jumping right into the topic, here we share how cast iron cookware is good for you and what are the benefits of cooking with cast iron. 

What are the health benefits of cooking with cast iron?

• Medical experts agree on the fact that cast iron cookware truly contributes to boosting health, nutrition in-take and well-being, in a natural manner. 
• Because cast iron utensils are made from natural material, they are quite safe for preparing meals as well as for one’s health. 
• Cast iron cookware, when heated, releases iron in the food that is prepared in it. Understandably thus, cast iron utensils are good for improving health in terms of maintaining our haemoglobin level. Those who have iron deficiency (anaemic) can thereby make use of cast iron cookware. 
• Cast iron utensils can support in building one’s immunity and stamina. 
• Earlier, cast iron vessels were commonly used. Owing to this, the generation of those times were notably healthier and more active than the new-gen that majorly has a sedentary lifestyle and prefers fast food. As they say, old is gold!

Other benefits of cooking with cast iron

• Interestingly, cast iron cookware has the tendency to enhance the food’s flavour. Dishes prepared in cast iron utensils not only become iron-rich but also taste better than the ones cooked in nonstick cookware. 
• Dosas come out perfectly well - tasty with crispy texture - when made on cast iron tawa. Similarly, paneer tikka made on a cast iron grill pan or any curry made in cast iron kadai will achieve a nice, rustic taste.  
• Cast iron utensils are ideal for preparing traditional cuisines and for dishes that require long, slow cooking. Some of them are even designed to be induction cookware.
• Cast iron cookware is good for even heating and heat retention. 

Why choose cast iron utensils for nonstick cookware? 

In this age, there is no kitchen that doesn’t have a nonstick tawa or non-stick kadai. Yes, nonstick is very comfortable to use, light in weight and affordable. However, it silently carries harmful chemicals that are not good for our health. Most of the nonstick utensils consist of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) aka Teflon. Here are things that follow next:

• This chemical turns very dangerous when overheated. And when it happens the chemical gets released in the food that is prepared in the cookware. 
• Nonstick cookware when heated excessively, beyond a certain temperature, gives out fumes that neither have odour nor are they visible. 
• When living beings - both humans and animals - inhale these harmful fumes on a regular basis, after some years may face health issues such as flu, fever, sore throat, headaches, to name a few. 
• With longer usage, nonstick cookware can even trigger birth issues in pregnant women, low sperm count and even cancer. 
• The chemicals from the nonstick cookware once enters our bodies or the environment will stay there forever. It takes years for the harmful chemicals to break down, degrade or decompose. The chemicals are therefore nicknamed as forever chemicals. 

So you see, using nonstick cookware is not advisable. Even if you are using nonstick utensils, it is recommended to do your cooking wisely - by not overheating them. It is not good to keep using damaged or cookware that has scratches. You need to keep changing nonstick cookware after a couple of years, because worn out products are more harmful for your health. Instead of depending on the silent killer nonstick cookware, it is better to start using cast iron or iron utensils. 

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Different Types of Cast Iron Cookware

At The Indus Valley, you will get to browse through a variety of cast iron cookware India. Here are a few of our cast iron bestsellers that will help you to have a healthy cooking routine: 

Cast Iron Kadai

Why settle for the cheap non-stick cookware that has a harmful chemical coating? Choose The Indus Valley’s beautiful and pre-seasoned cast iron kadai. And for the best cast iron kadai online, you are on the right page. In general, cast iron is great to build the iron level in your body, which in turn will make you and your family have a healthy living. You don’t have to worry about frequently changing your cookware, because this cast iron induction kadai is super strong and long lasting. At The Indus Valley, trust this cookware to be the best cast iron kadai in India. 

Cast Iron Tawa

Cast Iron Tawa will be beneficial in improving your cooking experience while making chapatis/rotis/naan. This superior quality, food-grade induction tawa is sleek, smooth and totally safe. As it is entirely made of natural material, the cast iron dosa tawa is a healthier alternative to a non-stick tawa. When compared to nonstick, this will turn out to be the best dosa tawa. On The Indus Valley, you can choose from various cast iron cookware set that combine pre-seasoned cast iron tawa with other cast iron products of your choice. 

Cast Iron Skillet

The Indus Valley’s Cast iron skillet / frying pan will fully support you to make a switch to healthy cooking. With this lovely and food-safe skillet, be assured that you and your family’s health will be taken care of through your cooking. Buy pre seasoned skillet from Indus Valley that is made of premium quality natural material - making this induction frying pan highly durable to last for generations. So, ditch that cheap non-stick pan and go for this best cast iron frying pan. 

Cast Iron Grill Pan

Ideal for dishes that require grilling, this elegant cast iron grill pan has a smooth finish and requires less oil for cooking. With this induction grill pan, your food will not only be enriched with iron content but also have an enhanced taste. Plus, its durability factor makes this cast iron grill pan an heirloom ware, which makes it ideal for gifting. Paneer tikka, grilled cheese sandwich, kebabs and many other yummy recipes that you can try with this cast iron pan. 

Cast Iron Appam Pan

The Indus Valley’s Cast iron appam pan will give you perfectly textured appams with authentic taste. It is the natural material of the appe pan that helps to achieve the traditional flavour, besides enriching the appams with iron content. The Indus Valley cast iron appam maker is totally reliable - being good in even heating, you don’t have to worry about burning your appams. Expect satisfying results for sure! 

Cast Iron Paniyaram Pan

Give a healthy twist to paniyaram making with The Indus Valley’s cast iron paniyaram pan. Consuming less oil (after regular usage), this cast iron kuzhi paniyaram pan will give you a great cooking experience besides iron-rich paniyarams. You can try a variety of spicy or sweet dumplings such as vegetable paniyaram, corn balls, banana paniyaram, unniyappam, paneer balls, etc. 

With this, we hope you are excited to welcome cast iron cookware in your daily kitchen routine. Stop looking for best cast iron cookware brands in India and pick your favourite from The Indus Valley. Find here the best price for cast iron cookware online. 

On another note, iron cookware is the best gift choices that you can consider to present your near and dear ones. In regards to housewarming gifts, eid / christmas / dussehra / diwali gifts, wedding anniversary or marriage gifts, you will find various types of iron cookware set or cooking pan combos that fits your budget. Since iron utensils have multiple health benefits, they are ideal gifts for married couple. Explore and pick your choice of iron cookware now!