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Best Non-Stick Cookware Brand in India

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Short answer

Hawkins Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan 23 cm (opens in a new tab) is the top pick, because Hawkins backs it with the longest warranty of any maker in this guide. The brand also names the most cooktop types of any maker here. It lists the substances its coating leaves out as well. The trade-off is cleaning, as Hawkins recommends hand washing only.

Prestige and Wonderchef come next. Both say their pieces can go in the dishwasher. Bergner offers the only wok. Tramontina and Pigeon sell multi-piece sets, and they leave the most spec lines unstated.

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Comparison at a glance

Each brand has one piece in this guide. The table shows the lines that separate them most.

Comparison at a glance: 6 products compared side by side
ProductPieceInductionDishwasherWarranty Amazon
Hawkins Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan 23 cm Frying pan with lidYesHand wash recommended5 years View on Amazon for Hawkins Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan 23 cm (opens in a new tab)
Prestige Omega Deluxe Granite Kadai 3.25 L Kadai with lidYesYes2 years View on Amazon for Prestige Omega Deluxe Granite Kadai 3.25 L (opens in a new tab)
Wonderchef Natura Ceramic Fry Pan 24cm Fry panYesYes2 years View on Amazon for Wonderchef Natura Ceramic Fry Pan 24cm (opens in a new tab)
Tramontina Aura 4-Pc Cookware Set 4-piece set (per name)YesNot statedNot stated View on Amazon for Tramontina Aura 4-Pc Cookware Set (24cm Kadhai with Lid, 24cm Frypan, 28cm Dosa Tawa) (opens in a new tab)
Pigeon Tawa and Fry Pan Gift Set Flat tawa and fry panNot statedNot stated1 year View on Amazon for Pigeon Aluminium Non Stick Tawa and Fry Pan Gift Set (opens in a new tab)
Bergner Earth Black Non-Stick 24cm Wok WokYesNot stated1 year View on Amazon for Bergner Earth Black Non-Stick 24cm Wok (opens in a new tab)

Specs from each manufacturer's product page. "Not stated" means the maker does not publish it.

The picks

Pick #1Best overall

Hawkins Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan 23 cm

Brand: Hawkins
View on Amazon for Hawkins Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan 23 cm (opens in a new tab)
  • CoatingGerman ceramic nonstick
  • InductionYes
  • Warranty5 years

Hawkins lists this as a frying pan with a toughened glass lid, model ICF 23G. It is 23 cm across and 3.25 mm thick. The coating is a German ceramic nonstick, and the maker says it contains no PFAS, PFOA, PTFE or heavy metals.

Hawkins says the surface can use up to 30 per cent less oil. The maker adds that the outer ceramic spatter finish resists scratches and stains. It also advises low or medium heat rather than high.

Hawkins Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan 23 cm specifications
Set contentsFrying pan with toughened glass lid (ICF 23G), 23 cm diameter
CoatingGerman ceramic nonstick; no PFAS, no PFOA, no PTFE, no heavy metals
Induction compatibleYes; works on gas, induction, electric, ceramic and halogen cooktops
Thickness3.25 mm
Dishwasher safeHand wash only recommended
Warranty5 years

Pros

  • Hawkins guarantees its ceramic range for five years, the longest term in this guide.
  • The maker says the coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, PTFE and heavy metals.
  • Gas, induction, electric, ceramic and halogen cooktops are all named.

Cons

  • Hand washing is the only cleaning method the maker recommends.
  • The maker says the pan works best below high heat.
  • The body material is Not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants a long guarantee and a detailed coating claim in a single pan.

Falls short: The pan has no dishwasher approval, so every wash is by hand.

View on Amazon for Hawkins Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan 23 cm (opens in a new tab) Source: hawkinscookers.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #2

Prestige Omega Deluxe Granite Kadai 3.25 L

Brand: Prestige
View on Amazon for Prestige Omega Deluxe Granite Kadai 3.25 L (opens in a new tab)
  • MaterialAluminium
  • InductionYes
  • Warranty2 years

Prestige describes this as a 26 cm kadai with a glass lid and a capacity of 3.25 L. The body is aluminium. The coating is a 5-layer granite finish that Prestige calls PFOA-free.

Prestige calls the range India's first 5-layered non-stick cookware and says it uses German technology. The maker says it lasts three times longer than ordinary non-stick cookware. It also says metal spoons are fine to use.

Prestige Omega Deluxe Granite Kadai 3.25 L specifications
Set contents1 kadai, 26 cm, 3.25 litres, with glass lid
MaterialAluminium
Coating5-layer granite-finish non-stick, PFOA-free
Induction compatibleYes (gas and induction)
Dishwasher safeYes
Warranty2 years

Pros

  • Prestige says the kadai is dishwasher safe.
  • Prestige calls the kadai friendly to metal spoons.
  • The maker claims a lifespan of three times that of ordinary non-stick.

Cons

  • The PFOA claim stands alone, and other exclusions are Not stated.
  • Thickness is Not stated.
  • The listing holds a single kadai with no pan or tawa.

Suits: A cook who wants a deep kadai with dishwasher and induction support.

Falls short: The longevity claim is Prestige's own comparison, and the listing gives no thickness figure to back it up.

View on Amazon for Prestige Omega Deluxe Granite Kadai 3.25 L (opens in a new tab) Source: shop.ttkprestige.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #3

Wonderchef Natura Ceramic Fry Pan 24cm

Brand: Wonderchef
View on Amazon for Wonderchef Natura Ceramic Fry Pan 24cm (opens in a new tab)
  • MaterialAluminium
  • CoatingCeramic non-stick coating
  • InductionYes
  • Warranty2 years

Wonderchef lists the Natura as one 24 cm ceramic fry pan with a capacity of 1.8 L. The body is 99.9 per cent pure grade virgin aluminium. The maker says the ceramic coating is free from PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium.

The maker says the handles are ergonomic and stay cool. It says the pan suits gas, induction and electric stoves. It also says the pan can go in the dishwasher.

Wonderchef Natura Ceramic Fry Pan 24cm specifications
Set contents1 Natura Ceramic Fry Pan, 24 cm, 1.8 litres
Material99.9% pure grade virgin aluminium
CoatingCeramic non-stick coating, free from PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium
Induction compatibleYes (maker says gas and induction compatible, also electric stoves)
Dishwasher safeYes (maker says it can be placed in the dishwasher)
Warranty2 years

Pros

  • Lead and cadmium are named in the coating exclusions.
  • The maker says the pan is dishwasher safe.
  • The aluminium grade is spelled out in the specs.

Cons

  • The listing contents name no lid.
  • Thickness is Not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants a ceramic fry pan with a full exclusion list and a dishwasher line.

Falls short: The stated warranty term is well below the longest in this guide.

View on Amazon for Wonderchef Natura Ceramic Fry Pan 24cm (opens in a new tab) Source: wonderchef.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #4

Tramontina Aura 4-Pc Cookware Set (24cm Kadhai with Lid, 24cm Frypan, 28cm Dosa Tawa)

Brand: Tramontina
View on Amazon for Tramontina Aura 4-Pc Cookware Set (24cm Kadhai with Lid, 24cm Frypan, 28cm Dosa Tawa) (opens in a new tab)
  • MaterialCold-forged aluminium
  • InductionYes

The product name lists a 24cm kadhai with lid, a 24cm frypan and a 28cm dosa tawa. The maker's own contents line is Not stated. The pieces are cold-forged aluminium with a ceramic reinforced non-stick coating.

Tramontina says the cold-forged aluminium gives quick and even heat distribution. It says the Aura range has stay-cool Bakelite handles and glass lids with steam vents. The set works on gas, induction and all major cooktops.

Tramontina Aura 4-Pc Cookware Set (24cm Kadhai with Lid, 24cm Frypan, 28cm Dosa Tawa) specifications
MaterialCold-forged aluminium
CoatingCeramic reinforced non-stick
Induction compatibleYes (compatible with gas, induction and all major cooktops)

Pros

  • The name covers a kadhai, a frypan and a dosa tawa in one purchase.
  • Bakelite handles and vented glass lids are described.
  • Cold-forged aluminium is paired with a heat distribution claim.

Cons

  • No warranty term is given, so there is nothing to compare.
  • No coating exclusions are listed, unlike Hawkins and Wonderchef.

Suits: A buyer who wants kadhai, frypan and dosa tawa from one maker.

Falls short: Dishwasher use and thickness are both Not stated.

View on Amazon for Tramontina Aura 4-Pc Cookware Set (24cm Kadhai with Lid, 24cm Frypan, 28cm Dosa Tawa) (opens in a new tab) Source: tramontina.in (opens in a new tab)
Pick #5

Pigeon Aluminium Non Stick Tawa and Fry Pan Gift Set

Brand: Pigeon
View on Amazon for Pigeon Aluminium Non Stick Tawa and Fry Pan Gift Set (opens in a new tab)
  • MaterialAluminium
  • Coating3-layer anti-peeling
  • Warranty1 year

Pigeon sells this as the Favorite Duo Pack, product code 19000870. It pairs a flat tawa 250 with a fry pan 240. The material is high-grade virgin aluminium with a 3-layer anti-peeling, food-safe non-stick coating.

Pigeon says the pans are metal-spatula friendly. It describes cool-touch Bakelite handles and an extra-thick layer to avoid warping. The set carries ISI certification according to the maker.

Pigeon Aluminium Non Stick Tawa and Fry Pan Gift Set specifications
Set contentsFlat tawa 250 and fry pan 240 (Favorite Duo Pack, product code 19000870)
MaterialHigh-grade virgin aluminium
Coating3-layer anti-peeling, food-safe non-stick coating
Warranty1 year (manufacturing defects)

Pros

  • A tawa and a fry pan come together in the pack.
  • Pigeon says metal spatulas can be used.
  • The maker states ISI certification.

Cons

  • Induction compatibility is Not stated.
  • The warranty covers manufacturing defects only.

Suits: A buyer who wants a tawa and a fry pan from one pack.

Falls short: No dishwasher line and no thickness figure are given for either piece.

View on Amazon for Pigeon Aluminium Non Stick Tawa and Fry Pan Gift Set (opens in a new tab) Source: stovekraft.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #6

Bergner Earth Black Non-Stick 24cm Wok

Brand: Bergner
View on Amazon for Bergner Earth Black Non-Stick 24cm Wok (opens in a new tab)
  • CoatingDouble non-stick coating
  • InductionInduction bottom
  • Warranty1 year

Bergner lists the Earth Black as a single 24 cm wok with a 3 L capacity. The body is 2.5 mm thick. The coating is a double non-stick layer with a white marble splatter finish, and Bergner calls it PFOA free.

The maker says the surface cooks with minimal oil and is easy to clean. The handle is long, with a wooden finish and a soft touch. The base is an induction bottom, and Bergner says the wok suits all stovetops including induction.

Bergner Earth Black Non-Stick 24cm Wok specifications
Set contents1 wok, 24 cm (3 L)
MaterialNon-Stick (Earth Black series)
CoatingDouble non-stick coating, white marble splatter, PFOA free
Induction compatibleInduction bottom; suitable for all stovetops including induction
Thickness2.5 mm
Warranty1 Year Warranty

Pros

  • It is the only wok among the six pieces.
  • The maker gives a thickness of 2.5 mm.
  • The maker names an induction bottom directly.

Cons

  • The material line gives the series name and not the metal.
  • The warranty is one year.

Suits: A buyer shopping for a wok in particular.

Falls short: Dishwasher use is Not stated, so the only cleaning guidance is the maker's easy-to-clean claim.

View on Amazon for Bergner Earth Black Non-Stick 24cm Wok (opens in a new tab) Source: bergnerhome.in (opens in a new tab)

How to choose

Start with the cooktop. Hawkins, Prestige, Wonderchef, Tramontina and Bergner each state induction use. Pigeon does not, so check its retailer page first if you cook on induction.

Cleaning advice differs. Prestige and Wonderchef say their pieces can go in the dishwasher. Hawkins recommends hand washing only. Tramontina, Pigeon and Bergner leave the dishwasher line unstated.

Coating claims vary in detail. Hawkins and Wonderchef rule out PFAS, PFOA and PTFE. Prestige and Bergner mention PFOA only. Tramontina and Pigeon list no exclusions.

Warranty terms run from one to five years. Hawkins gives five, Prestige and Wonderchef give two, and Pigeon and Bergner give one. Tramontina does not state a term. Only two pieces come with a thickness figure. Hawkins gives 3.25 mm and Bergner gives 2.5 mm.

Two makers speak to utensils. Prestige calls its kadai metal-spoon friendly and Pigeon calls its pans metal-spatula friendly. Hawkins sets a heat limit instead and says its ceramic surface works best on low and medium heat.

This guide compares one piece per brand. For ceramic pans in depth, read our best ceramic non stick pan guide. The best non stick cookware set and best induction non stick cookware set guides cover full sets. A dosa pan has its own page, best non stick dosa tawa. For another cookware type, see best hard anodised cookware. The main non-stick cookware page lists every guide.

Related: Best Non-Stick Cookware Set in India, Best Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set in India.

Verdict

Hawkins Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan 23 cm takes the top spot on the strength of its long guarantee, wide cooktop list and detailed coating claim. Prestige Omega Deluxe Granite Kadai 3.25 L is the pick for a kadai that goes in the dishwasher. Wonderchef Natura Ceramic Fry Pan 24cm does the same for a fry pan.

Bergner is the route to a wok. Tramontina Aura 4-Pc Cookware Set (24cm Kadhai with Lid, 24cm Frypan, 28cm Dosa Tawa) and Pigeon Aluminium Non Stick Tawa and Fry Pan Gift Set suit buyers who want more than one piece in a box, though both leave several lines unstated. Check those lines on the retailer page before buying.

Our top pickHawkins Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan 23 cm

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Frequently asked questions

Which brand states the longest warranty?

Hawkins does. Its term is the longest among the makers here, and Tramontina gives no term at all.

Which pieces are said to be dishwasher safe?

Prestige and Wonderchef say theirs can go in the dishwasher. Hawkins recommends washing by hand only. The other three makers say nothing on the point.

Which coatings are listed as free of PFAS?

Hawkins and Wonderchef both list it, along with PFOA and PTFE. Prestige and Bergner mention PFOA only. Tramontina and Pigeon give no list.

Do all six pieces work on induction?

Five makers say yes. Pigeon does not state induction use, so confirm it with the retailer.

Which makers say metal utensils are fine?

Prestige says its kadai is friendly to metal spoons. Pigeon says its pans are friendly to metal spatulas. The other four makers make no such statement.

Does Hawkins recommend high heat?

No. The maker says its ceramic surface works best on low and medium heat.

Where can I compare full sets instead of single pieces?

Our best non stick cookware set guide covers sets. The best induction non stick cookware set guide narrows it to induction.

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