Experience authentic Indian cooking with the Lily Brass Kadai Hammered Round Bottom 4000ML with Inner Tin Coating (Kalai). Crafted from high-quality brass and beautifully hammered for strength and aesthetics, this kadai delivers superior heat conductivity, allowing food to cook evenly and retain its natural taste.

The interior features a hand-applied pure tin coating (kalai), ensuring the cookware remains non-reactive and safe for everyday cooking. The tin lining enhances flavour, prevents metal leaching, and supports traditional Ayurvedic cooking practices. Its round bottom design makes it ideal for deep frying, sautéing, preparing curries, halwa, sweets, biryani, and slow-cooked recipes.

The included brass lid helps preserve moisture and aroma, ensuring rich, flavorful dishes every time. Durable, long-lasting, and timeless, this kadai blends traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality — a must-have for every Indian kitchen that values purity and health.

✅ Key Features

• Premium Hammered Brass Body — Elegant, handcrafted hammered texture enhances strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal.

• Round-Bottom Design — Ideal for deep frying, simmering gravies, sweet preparations, and traditional Indian cooking.

• Large 4000 mL Capacity — Generous size accommodates large batch cooking for families, parties, or festive meals.

• Inner Tin Coating (Kalai) — Safely linings the interior with pure tin to prevent metal reactivity and ensure non-reactive cooking.

• Brass Lid — Tight-fitted lid helps trap steam and preserve flavors, moisture, and nutrients.

• Excellent Heat Retention — Brass construction ensures even heat distribution and holds heat well, reducing the need for constant high flame.

• Durable & Long-Lasting — High-quality brass construction with tin lining makes it robust and designed to last for years.

• Traditional & Artisanal Craftsmanship — Harnesses classical metalworking techniques for a cookware piece that blends utility with heritage.

✅ Health Benefits

• Non-Reactive Cooking Surface: The tin (kalai) lining prevents food from directly contacting raw brass, eliminating risks of metal leaching and making the kadai safer for everyday cooking.

• Chemical-Free: Unlike many non-stick or coated pots, this kadai uses natural materials (brass + tin) with no synthetic chemicals or PFOA.

• Preserves Nutrients & Flavour: Brass’s excellent heat retention allows gentle cooking that helps preserve vitamins and natural flavors.

• Supports Traditional Cooking Practices: The use of tin-lining is a time-honored technique in Indian cookware, aligning with Ayurvedic and traditional culinary wisdom.

• Improved Digestibility: Slow, even cooking in a brass kadai can help break down ingredients better, potentially improving digestibility and the release of nutrients.

✅ Comparison with Other Types of Brass Kadai

✅ Why Choose This Lily Brass Kadai Over Others

• You get safety + tradition: the tin (kalai) lining ensures non-reactive cooking, combining heritage (brass) with health-conscious design.

• The hammered finish isn’t just for looks — it enhances structural strength and heat distribution.

• With a large 4000 mL capacity, it’s more versatile than smaller kadais and perfect for family cooking.

• Compared to unstained or plain brass, re-tinning is easier than dealing with potential leaching or oxidation.

• Unlike stainless steel, brass offers superior heat retention and traditional flavor profiles that suit authentic Indian cooking.