Models of the Futura Hard Anodised Tava (Griddle) 2 Stay Looking New for Years
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Always give careful attention to a hot tava, hot oil and flame/ 6. Do not bang or hit tava with any hard or sharp object. Do not heat. Fire is a good servant but a bad master. cut or chop on tava with a metal knife or sharp object. 2. The handle of tava should be parallel to the kitchen counter 7. Do not put hot tava in cold water. – not sticking out. 8. Do not wash tava in a dishwasher as it may cause the hard 3. Do not leave frying unattended. In case oil or butter should ever anodised surface to deteriorate. catch fire, have a metal lid handy to cover the tava. Do not pour 9. This tava is not nonstick – it is hard anodised. Some foods will require water on the fire as this may spread the fire. some oil or water or careful control of heat to prevent sticking. 4. Never drop food or other objects from a height on the tava 10. The tava heats quickly and retains heat well. Do not heat particularly when it has hot oil or butter. Place food gently on excessively as this may cause burning and sticking of food. the tava to avoid spattering. 11. Do not use tava on a coal fire or any heat source that cannot 5. Do not put tava with plastic handle in a hot oven or under a be regulated. Use a burner to suit the size of your tava – gas broiler as the plastic handle may get damaged. Tava with flames should not spread beyond the tava. stainless steel handle can be put in an oven or under a broiler – remember to use a pot holder to hold the handle when it is hot. 12. Read and follow instructions in this Manual. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS Hawkins Cookers Limited OR SUGGESTIONS OR IF YOU NEED ANY P O BOX 6481, MUMBAI 400 016, INDIA HELP WITH THIS PRODUCT OR WITH ANY OF TEL (91 22) 2444 0807 FAX (91 22) 2444 9152 ® OUR OTHER PRODUCTS, PLEASE CONTACT EMAIL [email protected] THE CONSUMER SERVICE MANAGER AT: WEBSITE www.hawkinscookers.com 1 Contents Introduction Page Futura Hard Anodised Cookware Important Safeguards inside front cover Futura Hard Anodised Cookware is made from heavy gauge, pure, How to Contact Us inside front cover virgin aluminium for fast and even heat conduction and hard anodised Introduction 1 to give you a tough surface that will not pit, tarnish or corrode and will Models of the Futura Hard Anodised Tava (Griddle) 2 stay looking new for years. Futura Hard Anodised Cookware comes in many useful shapes and sizes to suit your different cooking needs. All What Size of Roti (Indian Bread) Can You Make on a Tava? 3 pans are well-balanced with sturdy, stay-cool handles. How to Use 4 Futura Hard Anodised Tava (Griddle) How to Clean 4 Easy Tips for Better Cooking 5 There are six models of the Futura Hard Anodised Tava (Griddle) – in various sizes and thicknesses and two different handles. These six tava Saving Energy 5 are illustrated overleaf, page 2. The size and thickness of the tava is How to Stuff Paratha 6 stamped on the underside of the tava. How to Cook Paratha 6 The sizes of different roti (Indian flat breads) recommended for each Measurements 7 size of tava are given on page 3. Recipes Using this Manual Paratha (Layered Unleavened Bread) 8 This Manual contains instructions and 10 recipes for all models of Phulka (Puffed Unleavened Bread) 9 the Futura Hard Anodised Tava (Griddle). Makai ki Roti (Corn Meal Flat Bread) 10 Eight of the 10 recipes are various kinds of Indian flat bread or roti. Paneer Tikki (Cottage Cheese Cutlets) 10 Each of these recipes gives a choice of the sizes of roti which can be Welsh Griddle Cakes 12 made. Once the roti size to be made is chosen, follow the measurements for that size roti throughout the recipe. Puran Poli (Sweet Stuffed Unleavened Bread) 12 The two recipes which require multiple pieces of food to be cooked Gobi Paratha (Unleavened Bread Stuffed 14 in batches recommend the maximum pieces of food to be cooked at with Cauliflower) one time. Chana Dal Paratha (Unleavened Bread Stuffed 15 with Bengal Gram) Each recipe gives the suggested pre-heating time for each tava size; choose the pre-heating time given for your size of tava. Other than the Pudina Paratha (Layered Unleavened Bread with Mint) 16 pre-heating times, the heat settings in the recipes are those used for the Alu Paratha (Unleavened Bread Stuffed with Potatoes) 18 26 cm tava. The 22 cm and 24 cm tava may require slightly lower heat Glossary (Meanings and Methods) 19 and the 28 cm tava slightly higher heat to achieve the same cooking Translations to Hindi & English 20 times in the recipes – depending on the volume and size of the food being cooked. For best cooking results, adjust heat so that the cooking ‘Hawkins’ and ‘Futura’ are Registered Trademarks of Hawkins Cookers Limited In India and times are the same as those given in the recipes. in various other countries throughout the world. Product design registered in India under registration number 183242/2000. 2012 Copyright reserved in respect of logos, pictures, text, layout, Your tava will give you years of easy, great-tasting, healthful, design and recipes in this Manual. All Rights Reserved. Edited and published by Neil Vasudeva on behalf economical cooking and easy clean-up if you carefully follow the of Hawkins Cookers Limited, Maker Tower F 101, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005, India and printed in 2012 at Usha Multigraphs Pvt. Ltd., Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013. instructions in this Manual. 1 Models of the Futura Hard Anodised Tava (Griddle) 26 cm diameter 4.88 mm thick stainless steel handle 22 cm diameter 4.06 mm thick stainless steel handle 26 cm diameter 6.35 mm thick stainless steel handle 24 cm diameter 4.88 mm thick stainless steel handle 26 cm diameter 6.35 mm thick plastic handle 28 cm diameter 4.88 mm thick stainless steel handle 2 What Size of Roti (Indian Bread) Can You Make on a Tava? Paratha (page 8) Makai ki Roti (page 10) Pudina Paratha (page 16) Puran Poli (page 12) Tava Tava Diameter 22 24 26 28 Diameter 22 24 26 28 Paratha cm cm cm cm Roti/Poli cm cm cm cm Diameter Diameter 16 cm 14 cm 18 cm No 16 cm 20 cm No No No 18 cm No 22 cm No No No 20 cm No No No Phulka (page 9) Gobi Paratha (page 14) Chana Dal Paratha (page 15) Tava Alu Paratha (page 18) Diameter 22 24 26 28 Phulka cm cm cm cm Tava Diameter Diameter 22 24 26 28 14 cm Paratha cm cm cm cm Diameter 16 cm No 16 cm 18 cm No No 18 cm No 20 cm No No No 3 How to Use How to Clean Before First Use Wash After Every Use Remove sticker/label. Remove any adhesive with vegetable oil. Wash Taking care to protect your hand from the hot tava with sufficient in hot water with a mild soap or detergent; rinse in clear water and dry. paper or cloth, wipe off residual oil with a paper napkin or muslin cloth DO NOT WASH IN A DISHWASHER. from hot tava immediately after cooking. Doing so makes cleaning very Suitable Heat Sources much easier. Allow tava to cool before washing. Always wash all surfaces of tava thoroughly after every use in Tava can be used on domestic gas, radiant electric or kerosene stoves. hot water with a mild soap or detergent and a dishcloth, sponge or Do not use tava on a coal fire or any source that cannot be regulated. plastic scrubber. DO NOT WASH TAVA IN A DISHWASHER. Dishwasher Use a burner to suit the size of your tava – gas flames should not spread detergents may contain harsh chemicals or abrasive substances which beyond the tava. Ensure that the stove surface in contact with the tava may damage the hard anodised finish. Let tava cool before immersing is free of grease and dirt. in water. For stubborn spots, soak tava in hot water about 10 minutes Regulate Heat and rub with a plastic scrubber. While cleaning, keep a folded kitchen Futura Tava conduct heat evenly and efficiently so high heat is rarely cloth or a piece of any other soft material such as rubber or sponge necessary. When pre-heating tava on high heat, do not lose track of underneath the tava to avoid damaging the tava. Dry thoroughly with time so that it becomes too hot. To achieve good results, regulate the a soft clean cloth. Do not store food on your tava. heat used with the tava. Metallic marks – most often from gas stove pan supports – may Prevent Sticking appear on the base. To remove metallic marks from base: apply a kitchen Some foods will require some oil or water or careful control of heat cleanser, such as ‘Vim’, to the marks and rub with an abrasive kitchen to prevent sticking. See Easy Tips for Better Cooking page 5, para scrubber, such as ‘Scotch-Brite’ or fine steel wool. 7 and 8. Avoid “Baked-On” Food/Stains Avoid Scratching, Damage If tava is not cleaned thoroughly, a thin layer of food or grease Do not cut or chop on tava with a knife or other sharp instrument may remain. When the tava is heated next, this food/grease becomes such as the edge of a metal spatula.