Tava

Sometimes transcribed thava or thawa, a tava is a round, slightly concave metal griddle that is placed over a fire or a stove-top flame and used for cooking chapatis and other flatbreads in the northern and central regions of the Subcontinent. It is eight to twelve inches across, with a handle on one side. Breads may be cooked without oil, or the surface may be greased with ghee or oil. Tavas are available from many South Asian groceries; a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or griddle makes a good substitute.