--- product_id: 77201076 title: "- Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Kadai Medium - 1L, 7.6cm Depth, 21.6cm Dia - Naturally Nonstick, Toxin-Free - Iron Enriched - Gas Compatible - Ideal for Deep Frying & Cooking - preseasoned kadhai" brand: "zishta" price: "414.46 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/77201076-pre-seasoned-cast-iron-kadai-medium-1l-7-6cm-depth store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 1L capacity for versatile cooking Heavy 1.8kg cast iron for superior heat retention Pre-seasoned natural nonstick surface - Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Kadai Medium - 1L, 7.6cm Depth, 21.6cm Dia - Naturally Nonstick, Toxin-Free - Iron Enriched - Gas Compatible - Ideal for Deep Frying & Cooking - preseasoned kadhai **Brand:** zishta **Price:** 414.46 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍳 Cook like a pro, serve like a legend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Kadai Medium - 1L, 7.6cm Depth, 21.6cm Dia - Naturally Nonstick, Toxin-Free - Iron Enriched - Gas Compatible - Ideal for Deep Frying & Cooking - preseasoned kadhai by zishta - **How much does it cost?** 414.46 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/77201076-pre-seasoned-cast-iron-kadai-medium-1l-7-6cm-depth) ## Best For - zishta enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zishta brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Deep Frying Mastery:** Perfect 7.6cm depth and even heat distribution for golden, crispy results every time. - • **Iron-Rich Culinary Boost:** Naturally enrich your meals with essential dietary iron every time you cook. - • **Built to Last Generations:** Robust handmade cast iron construction designed for durability and daily gas stove compatibility. - • **Effortless Nonstick Cooking:** Pre-seasoned surface means less oil, less mess, and healthier dishes with authentic flavors. - • **Elevate Your Kitchen Rituals:** Unlock richer flavors and textures, turning everyday meals into gourmet experiences. ## Overview The Zishta Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Kadai Medium (1L) is a handcrafted, toxin-free cookware piece designed for health-conscious professionals. With its heavy 1.8kg cast iron body, it offers superior heat retention and natural nonstick performance, ideal for deep frying, sautéing, and slow cooking. Pre-seasoned for immediate use, it enriches food with iron while ensuring durability and compatibility with gas stoves. Perfect for those who value traditional craftsmanship, longevity, and enhanced culinary results. ## Description Product Description Traditional Wisdom in Practice Handcrafted Pre Seasoned Heavy Base Deep Cast Iron Kadai, Handmade Natural Cookware, Frying Pan - Medium | Black Zishta traditional cast Iron kadai is best for making sabjis, curries, gravies, deep frying and more. Food in Zishta Cast Iron Kadhai cooks evenly, faster and tastes the best. Holistic traditional cooking for your curries. The thickness & quality of Zishta cast iron kadai gives it longer life, higher iron density, retains heat longer and consumes less oil. Zishta hand-made Cast Iron Kadai is pre- treated / seasoned with heat and oil. It has to be seasoned once before first use. Traditional cookware made by rural artisans of Tamil Nadu, known for making these products for generations. Review: A beast among kadais! - This is a real solid block of a kadhai, even the smallest size weighs like a ton. For people wanting to cook in solid iron vessels, this product is a gem of a find. I ordered the kadai combo and am seriously impressed with the sturdy build of these kadhais. For people used to cooking on non-stick / other metallic kadhais: this comes with a textured surface, and will take some seasoning / nurturing to get used to. Maintaining this is also important, a simple wash would leave the surface coated in rust unless you remember to season it and store, and use it again before the oil starts to turn rancid. However the experience you get from cooking stuff in this would be unparalleled - there are master chefs who swear by cast iron vessels. It is a great find here, and you will be paying just a third of what you'd pay for a Lodge product. And in the bargain, you support a dwindling rural livelihood as well. Would request Zishta if they can find some flat bottomed pans / skillets as well for searing - I would happily spend on it rather than going for the expensive Lodge ones. Review: Worth buying - Buy this if you are health conscious, you want some iron in your food, you hate fancy non-stick kadais, you want something to last long for generations, you want something sturdy on the stove. Don't buy if you don't like heavy kadai, you feel difficult to maintain cast iron cookwares. Note : - Cast iron cookwares are prone to rust when it contacts to moisture in the air and water. - This cast iron come with pre-seasoning, but still you can clean first time and re-season again, - Please check how to maintain in youtube before buying this, and find your needs and priorities. For me, i am completely satisfied with the quality and it's worth the money. ## Features - Iron-Rich Cooking Experience: Elevate your meals with the Zishta pre seasoned cast iron kadai, designed to naturally enrich food with essential iron. Each cooking session boosts your family's health, making this versatile, toxin-free cookware a staple in your kitchen; perfect for crafting nutrient-rich, delightful meals effortlessly. - Superior Nonstick Performance: Enjoy hassle-free cooking with this naturally nonstick cast iron kadai for cooking. Sauté, fry, or stew with minimal oil, preserving the true flavors of your ingredients while promoting a healthier diet; simplifying cleanup and reducing time spent scrubbing. - Perfect for Deep Frying: Master the art of deep frying with the cast iron kadai for deep frying—a must-have for your favorite dishes. Its depth and even heat distribution ensure golden, crispy results every time; ideal for cooking festive delicacies or quick weekend snacks without fuss. - Durable and Gas Compatible: This robust iron cast kadai is crafted to withstand everyday use, making it a reliable addition to your culinary arsenal. Gas compatibility means seamless integration into your kitchen, offering consistent performance and durability for all your cooking adventures. - Enhanced Culinary Skill: Unlock new culinary possibilities with the cast iron kadhai that enhances flavors and textures, turning ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts. Its ability to conduct heat better enriches your cooking skills, bringing out the best in every dish with ease and expertise. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01MR7S5ZR | | Best Sellers Rank | #69,498 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #374 in Frying Pans | | Brand | Zishta | | Capacity | 1 litres | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Smooth Surface Induction | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 503 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Cast Iron | | Handle Material | Cast Iron | | Has Nonstick Coating | Yes | | Importer Contact Information | Zishta Inc 1676, 17th Main, JP Nagar 2nd Phase, Bangalore 560078 | | Included Components | Zishta Cast Iron Kadai | | Is Oven Safe | No | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Type Name | Kitchen Accessories | | Item Weight | 1.8 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Zishta, Zishta Inc 1676, 17th Main, JP Nagar 2nd Phase, Bangalore 560078 | | Manufacturer Contact Information | Zishta Inc 1676, 17th Main, JP Nagar 2nd Phase, Bangalore 560078 | | Manufacturer Part Number | Zishta17 | | Material | Cast Iron | | Maximum Temperature | 260 Degrees Celsius | | Model Name | Cast Iron Kadai | | Model number | Medium (1 Piece) | | OutputCapacity | 1 litres | | Packer Contact Information | Zishta Inc 1676, 17th Main, JP Nagar 2nd Phase, Bangalore 560078 | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Product Features | Hand made | | Recommended Uses For Product | Deep Frying, Sautéing, Stir Frying | | Shape | round | | Special Feature | Hand made | | Specific Uses For Product | Deep Frying, Cooking | | Unit Count | 1.00 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Zishta - **Material:** Cast Iron - **Special Feature:** Hand made - **Colour:** Black - **Capacity:** 1 litres - **Compatible Devices:** Smooth Surface Induction - **Product Care Instructions:** Hand Wash Only - **Handle Material:** Cast Iron - **Item Weight:** 1.8 Kilograms - **Is Oven Safe:** No ## Images ![- Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Kadai Medium - 1L, 7.6cm Depth, 21.6cm Dia - Naturally Nonstick, Toxin-Free - Iron Enriched - Gas Compatible - Ideal for Deep Frying & Cooking - preseasoned kadhai - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71o5MDfM5ZL.jpg) ![- Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Kadai Medium - 1L, 7.6cm Depth, 21.6cm Dia - Naturally Nonstick, Toxin-Free - Iron Enriched - Gas Compatible - Ideal for Deep Frying & Cooking - preseasoned kadhai - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91nggFxmO5L.jpg) ![- Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Kadai Medium - 1L, 7.6cm Depth, 21.6cm Dia - Naturally Nonstick, Toxin-Free - Iron Enriched - Gas Compatible - Ideal for Deep Frying & Cooking - preseasoned kadhai - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-9VD7TtUL.jpg) ![- Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Kadai Medium - 1L, 7.6cm Depth, 21.6cm Dia - Naturally Nonstick, Toxin-Free - Iron Enriched - Gas Compatible - Ideal for Deep Frying & Cooking - preseasoned kadhai - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dqgbE9OFL.jpg) ![- Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Kadai Medium - 1L, 7.6cm Depth, 21.6cm Dia - Naturally Nonstick, Toxin-Free - Iron Enriched - Gas Compatible - Ideal for Deep Frying & Cooking - preseasoned kadhai - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TFqaujpZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beast among kadais! *by D***M on 28 December 2016* This is a real solid block of a kadhai, even the smallest size weighs like a ton. For people wanting to cook in solid iron vessels, this product is a gem of a find. I ordered the kadai combo and am seriously impressed with the sturdy build of these kadhais. For people used to cooking on non-stick / other metallic kadhais: this comes with a textured surface, and will take some seasoning / nurturing to get used to. Maintaining this is also important, a simple wash would leave the surface coated in rust unless you remember to season it and store, and use it again before the oil starts to turn rancid. However the experience you get from cooking stuff in this would be unparalleled - there are master chefs who swear by cast iron vessels. It is a great find here, and you will be paying just a third of what you'd pay for a Lodge product. And in the bargain, you support a dwindling rural livelihood as well. Would request Zishta if they can find some flat bottomed pans / skillets as well for searing - I would happily spend on it rather than going for the expensive Lodge ones. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth buying *by D***H on 10 October 2018* Buy this if you are health conscious, you want some iron in your food, you hate fancy non-stick kadais, you want something to last long for generations, you want something sturdy on the stove. Don't buy if you don't like heavy kadai, you feel difficult to maintain cast iron cookwares. Note : - Cast iron cookwares are prone to rust when it contacts to moisture in the air and water. - This cast iron come with pre-seasoning, but still you can clean first time and re-season again, - Please check how to maintain in youtube before buying this, and find your needs and priorities. For me, i am completely satisfied with the quality and it's worth the money. ### ⭐ Manufacturing defect.Very disappointed with our local products. *by R***I on 3 October 2025* Unfortunately, while seasoning the kadai for the first time, I noticed a crack developing across the surface (please find attached photos). This clearly indicates a manufacturing defect since the product cracked under normal seasoning/usage conditions.Although the Amazon return window closed on 26th August, I kindly request you to process an exception replacement/refund, as this is a defective item supplied by the seller. I have attached the product photos for your reference. 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