Tava
Tava
Tava (/tɑːvə/), also known as tawa, is a flat or slightly concave disc-shaped frying pan (tava) made from metal, usually cast iron, aluminum or carbon steel. It is used in Central, West, and South Asia, particularly in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Iran, for cooking a variety of flatbreads and as a frying pan.
Etymology
The word "tava" is originally from Persian, meaning "heating or cooking utensil". It has been adopted into the languages of the Indian subcontinent such as Hindi and Urdu.
Usage
A tava is used to cook roti, phulka, and paratha, among other dishes. It can also be used to prepare dishes such as pav bhaji, tava pulao, and various chaat items. The tava is also used in the dishes tava fry and tava masala, where food is cooked on the tava with spices.
Related Terms
- Roti: A round flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent made from stoneground wholemeal flour, traditionally known as atta, and water that is combined into a dough.
- Paratha: A flatbread that originated in the Indian subcontinent, prevalent throughout areas of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.
- Pav Bhaji: A fast food dish from India, consisting of a thick vegetable curry, fried and served with a soft bread roll.
- Chaat: Savory snacks, typically served at road-side tracks from stalls or food carts in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tava
- Wikipedia's article - Tava
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