Tava
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A tava, also known as tawah, is a large, flat or slightly concave disc-shaped griddle made from cast iron, steel or aluminium. It is used in Indian and Pakistani cuisine to prepare several kinds of roti or breads including chapati, paratha, chaap, pao bhaaji, chaat, etc. Tava is also used to make South Indian dishes like Dosa and Pesarattu.
It is also used for a class of foods known as tava fry or tava masala.
[edit] References
- Indian cooking utensils. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- Your Desi (Indian) Kitchen on the Net. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- Pots, Pans, and Griddles. Retrieved on 2008-05-01.

