Punjabi kitchen tools in the US ਪੰਜਾਬ
Tandoori roti, lassi and a kadai of chole. Two things change in the US: open-flame tools need a gas stove, and an electric roti maker has to be the 110V version.
Jump to tandoori roti on the stove, roti makers, chakla belan, kadai, lassi, rajma and chole, achar, masala dabba, tadka or kulfi.
Tandoori roti on the stove ਤੰਦੂਰ
A stovetop tandoor traps heat over a gas burner, and a jali puffs phulka over the flame. Neither works on induction or glass.
| Tool | Stove or rating | Good for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olrada Stovetop Gas Tandoor | Gas onlyNeeds an open gas flame. | Tandoori roti and kulcha on a gas burner | Search on Amazon |
| Kuber Industries Gas Tandoor Oven | Gas onlyListed for gas stoves only. | Baati, tikka and grilled vegetables on a gas burner | Search on Amazon |
| KSJONE Roti Jali | Gas flame onlyPuffs roti over an open flame. | Puffing phulka and roasting papad or baingan | Search on Amazon |
Roti makers ਰੋਟੀ
Electric roti makers press and cook in one step. Buy one labeled 110V.
| Tool | Stove or rating | Good for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| StarBlue 10-inch Roti Maker | 110V 50/60Hz1200 WMade for USA | Pressing and cooking roti in one step | Search on Amazon |
| Rotimatic NEXT | 110–120V1800 WMade for USA and Canada | Households that make a stack of rotis every day | Search on Amazon |
Chakla belan
A heavy marble chakla stays put while you roll.
| Tool | Stove or rating | Good for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipur Ace Marble Chakla, 10 inch | No stove contactRolling board. | Rolling roti, poli and puri without the board sliding | Search on Amazon |
Kadai ਕੜਾਹੀ
Cast iron for chole, paneer and pakoras.
| Tool | Stove or rating | Good for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indus Valley Cast Iron Kadai, 10 inch | Works on inductionListed for gas and smooth-surface induction. | Chole, paneer, fish fry and deep frying | Search on Amazon |
Lassi ਲੱਸੀ
A wooden madhani churns lassi, chaas and white butter by hand.
| Tool | Stove or rating | Good for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Madhani (Mathani), 12 inch | No stove contactHand tool. | Lassi, chaas and white butter by hand | Search on Amazon |
Rajma and chole
An Instant Pot is 120V and does what the stovetop cooker does, plus slow cooking and yogurt.
| Tool | Stove or rating | Good for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1, 6 quart | 120V1000 WMade for USA | Dal, rajma, chole and yogurt without a whistle | View on Amazon |
Achar ਅਚਾਰ
Glazed ceramic for mango and mixed achar.
| Tool | Stove or rating | Good for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Source India Ceramic Pickle Jar, 5 L | No stove contactStorage jar. | A season's batch of avakaya or mango achar | Search on Amazon |
| ClayStone Ceramic Achaar Jars, 2 × 1 L | No stove contactStorage jar. | Smaller batches, chutneys and gifting | Search on Amazon |
Masala dabba
| Tool | Stove or rating | Good for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Sisters Masala Dabba | No stove contactStorage. | Spice names etched on every canister | Search on Amazon |
| KSJONE Masala Dabba, 7 compartments | No stove contactStorage. | A classic 8-inch round dabba with spoons | Search on Amazon |
Tadka
| Tool | Stove or rating | Good for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins Tri-Ply Tadka Pan, 1.5 cup | Check the baseListed for induction, but the small base may be under your cooktop's minimum pan size. | Tempering ghee and spices for dal | Search on Amazon |
| Hawkins Tri-Ply Tadka Pan, 2.5 cup | Check the baseSome listings say gas only, others list induction. Check the title. | Bigger tadka and small batches of frying | Search on Amazon |
Kulfi
| Tool | Stove or rating | Good for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Kulfi Moulds, set of 6 | No stove contactGoes in the freezer. | Cone kulfi in a home freezer | Search on Amazon |
Stove notes
Rotimatic needs its own outlet. The US Rotimatic draws up to 1,800W. Don’t share the outlet with a kettle or microwave.
Gas tandoors are for gas stoves only. If your rental has an induction or glass cooktop, a roti maker is the electric alternative.
Also for this kitchen
Other regional kitchens: Tamil, Kerala, Andhra and Telangana, Maharashtrian, North Indian, Bengali.