Kadhai/Karahi

Fried puffed breads (puri and luchi) are deep-fried in a round-bottomed pan, similar to a wok, known as a kadhai or karahi. It is also used for making bhuna (stir-fried) dishes all over north India and the north-west frontier (now in Pakistan), including bhuna gosht (stir-fried goat or lamb), kadhai murgh (stir-fried chicken) and kadhai paneer (stir-fried Indian cheese).

Probably one of the oldest cooking utensils in India, the kadhai is still a common sight in every domestic and restaurant kitchen and can be seen in most street-side eateries in north India and Pakistan.