Enamel Pans
Enamel Karahis
Enamel karahis are traditional-style cooking vessels with roots in South Asian cuisine, used across restaurant kitchens and home cooking alike for their ability to deliver authentic flavour, texture, and presentation that standard pans simply can't replicate. Made from cold rolled steel and coated with a durable layer of antacid enamel, they offer excellent high-heat performance, strong heat retention, and a robust finish built to withstand the demands of regular professional use.
At Cooksmill, we stock a range of enamel karahis suited to catering kitchens, restaurants, and home cooks looking to cook and serve authentic dishes with confidence.
What is a Karahi Used For?
The karahi's wide, deep shape makes it one of the most versatile cooking vessels in a South Asian kitchen. The high sides contain oil and sauce effectively, heat distributes evenly across the base and walls, and the shape naturally encourages reduction, concentrating flavours and developing the rich, intense sauces that karahi dishes are known for. They are commonly used for:
- Karahi chicken, lamb, and prawn dishes
- Deep frying. The depth and width provide an ideal capacity for oil
- Stir-frying vegetables and spiced dishes
- Cooking dhal, chole, and other lentil or pulse-based dishes
- Serving directly at the table as a presentation vessel
A Versatile Pan for Professional and Home Kitchens
Enamel karahis perform well across a range of cooking techniques, from high-heat frying and charring to slow-simmered sauces and curries. Their ability to handle deep frying as well as traditional karahi cooking makes them a genuinely practical addition to any kitchen that regularly cooks South Asian or Middle Eastern cuisine. The enamel coating also means they transition naturally from hob to table, making them an attractive serving vessel that adds to the presentation of the dish without any extra effort.
Why Choose Cooksmill?
Cooksmill has decades of experience supplying professional cookware to the UK hospitality and food service industry. Our enamel karahis are selected for performance, durability, and versatility, whether you're running a busy curry house, a catering operation, or simply cooking authentic South Asian food at home.
Browse our full range of enamel karahis below.