Tava are widely used to cook roti (flat breads) phulka (puffed unleavened bread) and paratha (layered unleavened breads) - all staple foods in India. Tava can also well cook cutlets eggs pancakes French toasts griddle cakes and the like. Futura Hard Anodised Tava are particularly preferred for their heavy gauge and well-balanced pans that make cooking easy and the results are delicious. The stainless steel handles are stay-cool and comfortable. The Hard Anodised finish on these pots will stay looking new for years. The body/base of the Tava is 4.88 mm thick. Permanently attached to the base is a plate of AISI 430 grade magnetic stainless steel which makes the Tava Induction Compatible. The Tava is suitable for domestic gas induction electric ceramic and halogen cooktops.