Tawa (Flat Griddle)
ロティを焼くための必須アイテム。炎を操る「平らな円形鉄板」
Description
A thick, round iron (or cast iron) griddle with a handle, specialized purely for baking staple flatbreads (Roti, Chapati, Paratha etc.) in Nepal/India. Features a slightly concave (or completely flat) center, transmitting heat evenly to the dough to create beautiful char marks and roasted aroma.
Classification: Griddle, Bread Baker, Traditional Tool
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How to use
Ingredients
- Cast iron
- Iron(or Aluminum)
Instructions
- [Authentic Usage]
- [Bake Roti (Chapati)]: Place dough (kneaded Atta/whole wheat, rolled thin/round) on the Tawa heated until smoking.
- [Flip]: When small bubbles form on the surface, flip quickly to bake the other side briefly.
- [Open Flame (Phulka)]: Finally, move the Tawa off the flame, put the dough directly on the gas open flame to puff up like a balloon 'poof' (proof of the best Roti).
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Can substitute with JP 'Thick Teflon Frying Pan' or 'Crepe Pan'
Pairing
Roti / Chapati / Paratha / Taas (Teppanyaki meat)
Trivia
The specialty of Southern Nepal (Chitwan), 'Taas' (Spiced grilled meat), is also made by placing marinated mutton on this thick Tawa and roasting it slowly until crispy while basting with oil. Tawa is a 'magic griddle for baking bread' and a 'teppanyaki stage'.
Eating tips & etiquette
Smear ghee briefly on freshly baked Roti taken off the hot Tawa, dip in curry, and eat while piping hot.
Allergen
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