Top 4 Hard Anodized Tawa Reviews: Pick the Best One For Your Kitchen

In a nation that is obsessed with their rotis and parathas, a sturdy, trustworthy tawa is a must in the kitchen.

Tawas are now not limited to the heavy iron ones. Tawas made using new materials like stainless steel and hard anodised aluminium are gaining popularity. Which is why we picked four popular brands of hard anodised roti tawas to test them for their design, usage, ease of cleaning and durability. The four brands we picked are – Vinod, Prestige, Hawkins Futura and Wonderchef.

We chose the roti tawa by Prestige as the best hard anodised tawa in our review. Read on to know why this contender was our Top Pick.

Hard Anodized Tawa Brands- Everything You Need To Know

1. Reviewed Brands

We picked four popular and easily available brands of hard anodised tawas – 

• Vinod
• Prestige
• Hawkins Futura
• Wonderchef

2. Available Sizes

We chose a standardised tawa size slot for all the brands. All our tawas have a diameter of 25-26 cms.

3. Price Range

All the tawas are priced between Rs 800 – Rs 1200/-.

4. Packaging

The tawas come packed in a cardboard box. 

5. Availability

All the brands are easily available online as well as offline at local utensil shops.

Our Review Factors to Find the Best Hard Anodized Tawa Brand

How did we test these? We made over a 100 chapatis on each tawa and more than a dozen paranthas, both stuffed and plain. While rotis are dry, parathas involve using a type of fat, mostly ghee, to cook them completely. This also helped us test the tawas for ease of cleaning as fat tends to create a layer on top. We tested both rotis and parathas on the same tawa because no one switches tawas to make these two separately. Do note that these tawas are NOT meant for chillas and omelettes. For that, non-stick tawas are an ideal choice.

We chose eight broad parameters on which we gauged these tawas and tested them in our review lab for over three months.

1. Cooking Abilities

All the tawas we picked are made using aluminium with a hard anodised material. But to understand this a bit better, let us tell you what exactly is hard anodised cookware.

Aluminium cookware that has undergone a chemical process to oxidise the cooking surface is called hard-anodised cookware. It is said to be more durable, is non-toxic and non-reactive to foods. As we know aluminium is an excellent conductor of heat, which is why hard anodised cookware heats faster and evenly.

Which is why we checked all the tawas to see how well they cook the rotis. Do they cook evenly? If the rotis brown too quickly on the top, does the dough on the inside cook or remain raw/undercooked.

2. Thickness And Weight Of The Tawa

You know how grandmas insisted on heavy iron tawas for making rotis? Why was that? Well, a thick tawa base ensures even cooking of the chapatis. A tawa with a thin base will heat too quickly and can lead to uneven cooking of the roti. It can also mean that the tawa surface will start to burn too fast leading to lower longevity.

3. Design

When we say design of the tawa, we primarily mean two things – grip of the handle and the shape of the tawa. If the tawa is not comfortable to hold, or if the handle gets hot while cooking it can lead to kitchen accidents. The shape of the tawa is important because it determines the proper cooking of the rotis. On a flat tawa the sides have a tendency to remain uncooked and a concave tawa ensures proper ‘sikai’ on the edges.

We also noticed how well the tawa sits on the gas top. How is the balance or does it wobble?

4. Ease of Cleaning

Before we start, it’s important to note that it is not recommended to clean hard anodised cookware with a metal scrub. Neither should they be scrubbed with brushes with metal pads. It is preferred if you clean the tawas using a softer scrub pad.

How easy is the tawa to clean after cooking?

5. Sturdiness

What holds the handle and tawa base together? Is it sturdy or does it wobble? Did the rivets that hold the tawa base to the handle come loose?

6. Price

How competitively are the tawas priced? If priced higher than the competition, does the quality of the tawa justify the price difference? Is the price difference due to a design element? If yes, how valuable is the design element?

7. Compatibility

This refers to the type of cooking tops the tawa is compatible with. While this was not a major deciding factor, it contributed a little to the final marksheet. 

8. Warranty

What is the warranty period provided?

Top Hard Anodized Tawa Brands – Detailed Review

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1. Prestige Hard Anodized Aluminium Chapati Tawa – Mishry Top Pick

Despite it being flat, it did not make any difference in the cooking of the roti. Our chapatis cooked evenly and did not feel doughy from the sides or the centre.

While cleaning the tawa it did get a few marks here and there, but nothing that was too stark. We cleaned the tawa using a soft sponge.

Features

• Prestige’s Hard Anodised Tawa is priced at Rs 980/-.
• Warranty period – 2 years
• The diameter of the tawa is 265 mm.
• The thickness of the tawa is 4.88 mm.
• Weight of the tawa – 845 grams
• Material – Hard anodised aluminium
• This is compatible with a gas stove and an induction cooktop.
• The handle has a sleeve.

Pros

• The grip of the handle is the most comfortable. It doesn’t get hot when we use it.
• The tawa cooks the rotis evenly.
• It is the thickest, and heaviest.
• The tawa is easy to clean.
• It is compatible with both – gas stove and induction cooktop.
• The rivets did not come off loose at all. It is a sturdy tawa.

Best Suited For

If you are looking for a sturdy, easy to use hard anodised tawa for daily use this is one of the best options.

2. Wonderchef Hard Anodized Roti Tawa

A few key things we noticed were that this tawa is the lightest and has the thinnest base. The tawa isn’t completely flat, the sides lift up slightly. The grip is comfortable but not as much as our Top Pick. The handle is sturdy. There is a small amount of grease accumulation on the sides which was moderately easy to clean, but it doesn’t come off completely.  

Features

• Wonderchef Hard Anodised Tawa is priced at Rs 1200/-.
• Warranty period – 5 years
• The diameter of the tawa is 25 cm.
• The thickness of the tawa is 4.06 mm.
• Weight of the tawa – 715 grams
• Material – Hard anodised aluminium
• This is compatible with a gas stove.
• The handle has a sleeve.

Pros

• The tawa has a sturdy handle with a fairly comfortable grip.
• The rivets did not become loose during the testing phase.
• The cooking is even and uniform.

Cons

• This is priced much higher than its competition and doesn’t have design elements or usage benefits that sets it apart.
• It is a light weight tawa.

3. Vinod Hard Anodized Tawa

As the handle was crooked the grip was not comfortable and kept on hurting the area between the thumb and index finger. Although the cooking was uniform, and it was easy to clean, the overall experience was reduced by a huge margin.

Features

• Vinod Hard Anodised Tawa is priced at Rs 825/-.
• Warranty period –  24 months
• The diameter of the tawa is 250 mm.
• The thickness of the tawa is 4.25 mm.
• Weight of the tawa – 700 grams
• Material – Hard anodised aluminium
• This is compatible with a gas stove.
• The handle has a sleeve.

Pros

• The handle doesn’t heat up when in use.
• It is easy to clean.

Cons

The handle was crooked which led to two things that didn’t work –

• The grip was uncomfortable.
• It is a little wobbly and did not sit well on the burner in the first go.
• This tawa is also the lightest amongst all the contenders.

4. Hawkins Futura Hard Anodised Tawa

The tawa is sturdy and the rivets didn’t become loose during our testing phase. The rotis and parathas cooked evenly on this tawa and it was easy to clean.

Features

• Hawkins Futura Hard Anodised Tawa is priced at Rs 895/-.
• 5 year guarantee card inside.
• The diameter of the tawa is 26 cm.
• The thickness of the tawa is 4.88 mm.
• Weight of the tawa – 843 grams
• Material – Hard anodised aluminium
• This is compatible with a gas stove.
• The handle does not have a sleeve.

Pros

• The tawa is sturdy and the rivets do not become loose.
• It is easy to clean.
• The cooking of the rotis and parathas is even.
• The handle does not get hot. 

Cons

• The tawa grip is not comfortable.

Our Top Picks & Recommendations

There are multiple factors that contributed to Prestige being our Top Pick. A tawa should be able to cook rotis and parathas evenly and consistently. The design of the tawa should be such that it enhances the overall user experience.

Prestige’s hard anodised tawa cooked the rotis and parathas evenly week after week. It also had the most comfortable grip. Prestige’s tawa is compatible with a gas stove and an induction cooktop as well. This tawa is the thickest, heaviest when compared to the competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some interesting FAQs on hard anodized tawa brands:

Final Verdict

Please note that when we review appliances and utensils in our test kitchen, we ensure to keep using the product even after the official review process is over. In case we have any new updates and fresh insights, we update the article.

Over 400 rotis and 50 parathas later, we decided on our winner.

Prestige’s Hard Anodised Tawa is our Top Pick because it is sturdy, easy to clean, cooks rotis evenly and has the most comfortable grip. If you are looking to buy a hard anodised tawa for your kitchen, this is the top choice. This tawa is also induction friendly.

Which tawa do you use in your kitchen? Tell us about your experience in the comment section below.