How Many Griddles (Tawas) Should You Keep at Home for Roti, Paratha, Chilla, and Dosa? A Complete Practical Guide
How Many Griddles (Tawas) Should You Keep at Home for Roti, Paratha, Chilla, and Dosa? A Complete Practical Guide The tawa is one of the busiest cookware items in any Indian kitchen. From soft rotis and crispy parathas to savory chillas and golden dosas, it is used almost every day. A common question many home cooks have is: Can one tawa handle everything, or is it better to keep separate ones for different dishes? I followed the one-tawa approach for years. Eventually, I realized that the quality of the food, the cooking surface, and the overall performance of the tawa changed depending on what I cooked. Choosing the right type of tawa and maintaining it properly not only improves cooking results but also helps it last for many years. In this guide, I'll share my practical experience about how many tawas a home kitchen really needs, which type works best for different recipes, the difference between mild iron and cast iron, cleaning methods, and simple maintenance tips that kee...