Non-stick cookware

Best Non-Stick Pan in India

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Short answer

The Prestige Omega Deluxe Granite Non-Stick Fry Pan is the best overall pan here, as the one that lists a five-layer coating, induction use and dishwasher safety. Shoppers choosing a non-stick pan are really choosing a coating and a cooktop. The SOLARA Belmont Ceramic Non Stick Fry Pan 24cm (opens in a new tab) is the ceramic choice.

One pan here, the Hawkins Futura, is not listed for induction. The maker sells a separate induction version.

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Comparison at a glance

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

The picks

Pick #1Best overall

Prestige Omega Deluxe Granite Non-Stick Fry Pan

Brand: Prestige
  • MaterialAluminium
  • InductionYes
  • Warranty2 years

Prestige calls the Omega Deluxe Granite India's first 5-layered non-stick cookware. The pan is aluminium with a granite-finish coating that is PFOA-free. Prestige sells it in three sizes. The 20 cm pan holds 1.1 litres, the 24 cm pan holds 1.7 litres and the 28 cm pan holds 3 litres.

The maker says the coating lasts three times longer than ordinary non-stick and is friendly to metal spoons. It works on gas and induction, and it is dishwasher safe.

Prestige Omega Deluxe Granite Non-Stick Fry Pan specifications
Set contents1 fry pan; Prestige sells it in 20 cm (1.1 L), 24 cm (1.7 L) and 28 cm (3 L)
MaterialAluminium
Coating5-layer granite-finish non-stick, PFOA-free
Induction compatibleYes (gas and induction)
Dishwasher safeYes
Warranty2 years (excludes misuse, staining, discoloration or scratching of the non-stick interior)

Pros

  • The pan comes in three sizes.
  • It is the only pan here that states dishwasher safety.

Cons

  • The warranty excludes misuse, staining, discoloration and scratching of the interior.

Suits: A cook who wants a choice of sizes and a coating that tolerates metal spoons.

Falls short: Thickness and ISI certification are not stated.

Pick #2Best hard anodised pan

Hawkins Futura NF20 Non Stick Frying Pan

Brand: Hawkins
  • MaterialHeavy-gauge pure aluminium
  • Warranty2 years

The Hawkins Futura NF20 Non Stick Frying Pan is a 20 cm pan that holds 1.0 litre. Hawkins builds it from heavy-gauge pure aluminium that is hard anodised inside and out. The coating is PFOA-free and made in Germany. Hawkins says a patented process locks it into the hard anodised surface, so it lasts longer than ordinary non-stick.

A wooden spatula comes with each piece of Futura Nonstick cookware. The pan has no lid.

Hawkins Futura NF20 Non Stick Frying Pan specifications
Set contentsFrying pan without lid (NF 20), 20 cm diameter, 1.0 litre
MaterialHeavy-gauge pure aluminium, hard anodised inside and out
CoatingPFOA-free nonstick coating made in Germany, locked into the hard anodised surface
Induction compatibleNot listed as induction compatible; Hawkins lists domestic gas, electric, ceramic and halogen stoves; the induction version is INF 20
Thickness3.25 mm
Warranty2 years

Pros

  • A wooden spatula is included.
  • The coating is locked into the anodised surface.

Cons

  • It is not listed for induction.

Suits: A cook on gas, electric, ceramic or halogen who wants a thick, anodised pan.

Falls short: Dishwasher safety and ISI status are not stated.

Pick #3Best ISI-marked pan

Prestige Non-Stick Fry Pan 20cm OSP IB

Brand: Prestige
  • MaterialAluminium
  • CoatingMulti-layer non-stick
  • InductionYes
  • Warranty1 year

The Prestige Non-Stick Fry Pan 20cm OSP IB is a 20 cm aluminium pan with a multi-layer, PFOA-free coating. Prestige says you can use metal spoons without harming the surface. A stay-cool handle is fitted.

The pan is ISI certified and works on gas and induction. The warranty covers manufacturing defects.

Prestige Non-Stick Fry Pan 20cm OSP IB specifications
Set contents1 fry pan, 20 cm
MaterialAluminium
CoatingMulti-layer non-stick, PFOA-free, metal spoon friendly
Induction compatibleYes (gas and induction)
ISI certifiedYes
Warranty1 year (manufacturing defects)

Pros

  • It states ISI certification.
  • The handle stays cool.

Cons

  • Dishwasher safety and thickness are not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants a small ISI-certified pan on induction.

Falls short: The warranty is shorter than the Omega's.

Pick #4

Pigeon Aluminium Non Stick Tawa and Fry Pan Gift Set

Brand: Pigeon
  • MaterialAluminium
  • Coating3-layer anti-peeling
  • Warranty1 year

The Pigeon Aluminium Non Stick Tawa and Fry Pan Gift Set packs two pieces in the Favorite Duo Pack, product code 19000870. The set holds a flat tawa 250 and a fry pan 240. Both are high-grade virgin aluminium.

The coating has three layers, is food-safe and is meant not to peel. Pigeon says the pans are metal-spatula friendly. The handles are cool-touch Bakelite, and an extra-thick layer helps avoid warping.

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

  • Two pieces come in one set.
  • Pigeon says the set carries ISI certification.

Cons

  • Induction use and thickness are not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants a pan and a tawa together.

Falls short: The page does not say whether it works on induction.

Pick #5Best ceramic pan

SOLARA Belmont Ceramic Non Stick Fry Pan 24cm

Brand: SOLARA
  • CoatingCeramic non-stick coating

SOLARA coats this 24 cm pan in ceramic. The maker says there is zero PTFE or Teflon. SOLARA adds that NABL lab certification covers its ceramic cookware.

The pan works on induction as well as gas. An ergonomic Bakelite handle stays cool while cooking, according to SOLARA.

SOLARA Belmont Ceramic Non Stick Fry Pan 24cm specifications
Set contentsFry pan, 24 cm
CoatingCeramic non-stick coating (zero PTFE/Teflon)
Induction compatibleWorks on induction as well as gas stovetops

Pros

  • The coating is ceramic.
  • The maker cites NABL lab certification.

Cons

  • Material and warranty are not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants to avoid PTFE.

Falls short: The listing leaves out the warranty and base material.

How to choose

Begin with the coating. Prestige says five layers on the Omega and a multi-layer coating on the OSP IB. Pigeon says three layers. Hawkins uses a German coating locked into anodised metal, and SOLARA uses ceramic with no layer count. For a closer look at ceramic, see our best ceramic non stick pan guide.

Next, check the cooktop. Prestige and SOLARA state induction. Hawkins sells a separate induction version of its pan. Pigeon does not say.

Then consider size. Diameters run from 20 cm to 28 cm. Volume is given for two pans only: Prestige gives 1.1, 1.7 and 3 litres for the Omega sizes, and Hawkins gives 1.0 litre for the Futura. For egg dishes, our best non stick pan for omelette page goes deeper. For a pot, read the best non stick saucepan guide.

Think about the tools and handles. Prestige and Pigeon say their coatings accept metal spoons or spatulas. Hawkins ships a wooden spatula with its Futura pans instead. SOLARA gives no tool guidance on its ceramic pan. Pigeon, SOLARA and the Prestige OSP IB each describe a cool-touch handle, and Pigeon adds an extra-thick layer to avoid warping.

Certification is another check. The Prestige 20cm OSP IB is listed as ISI certified, and Pigeon says its set carries ISI certification. SOLARA cites NABL lab certification for its ceramic cookware. The Hawkins and Omega pages do not state an ISI mark.

Finally, read the warranty terms. The longest term is two years. The Prestige Omega excludes misuse and scratching. When a page speaks of speed, durability or ease of use, that is the maker's claim, so check the retailer page for the current listing and compare it with your cooktop and storage space. Other related pages include best non stick frying pan, best non stick grill pan and the non-stick cookware hub.

Verdict

The Prestige Omega is the most complete pan on the specs the makers state. The best non stick frying pan guide puts the Hawkins ceramic pan first instead, because it asks for a long warranty and a free-from coating rather than the widest spec list. The Hawkins Futura is the pick for a thick anodised body on non-induction stoves. The Prestige OSP IB is the ISI-certified small pan. The Pigeon set is the pick for a pan and tawa together, and SOLARA is the ceramic choice.

Frequently asked questions

Which pan is PFOA-free?

Prestige and Hawkins both say so for the pans listed here.

Do metal spoons damage these pans?

Prestige and Pigeon call their pans metal-spoon or metal-spatula friendly. Hawkins includes a wooden spatula.

Which pan is made of ceramic?

The SOLARA Belmont, which SOLARA says has zero PTFE or Teflon.

Is the Hawkins pan suitable for induction?

Not this one. The maker lists the induction version as the INF 20.

Can any of them go in the dishwasher?

Only the Prestige Omega states it. The others do not.

What is the Pigeon duo pack?

A flat tawa and a fry pan sold together, under product code 19000870.

Which pans have a stay-cool handle?

Prestige lists a stay-cool handle on the 20cm OSP IB. Pigeon and SOLARA describe cool-touch Bakelite handles.

What does the Prestige warranty exclude?

On the Omega, Prestige excludes misuse, staining, discoloration or scratching of the non-stick interior.

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