Deep frying like in a Kadhai Can this be used for deep frying and cooking Indian food stuff like Pooris, Bhature, samosas,etc? Basically, can one use this for deep frying? It looks and sounds exactly like an Indian kadhai (from where phrases like Kadhai chicken,etc originated) -with a flat bottom. I am wondering if anyone used it like a kadhai is used? Deep frying like in a Kadhai Can this be used for deep frying and cooking Indian food stuff like Pooris, Bhature, samosas,etc? Basically, can one use this for deep frying? It looks and sounds... » Read More Deep frying like in a Kadhai Can this be used for deep frying and cooking Indian food stuff like Pooris, Bhature, samosas,etc? Basically, can one use this for deep frying? It looks and sounds exactly like an Indian kadhai (from where phrases like Kadhai chicken,etc originated) -with a flat bottom. I am wondering if anyone used it like a kadhai is used? « Show Less
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I've used it extensively as a kadhai for Indian cooking and it works wonderfully for that, though I haven't tried it for deep-frying.
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ANY cast iron can be used for deep frying. You would need to be careful of your oil temperature though. Cast iron tends to be slow to heat. It is easy to turn the stove up to bring something to the cooking temperature and then the cookware suddenly be too hot. It's best to remember with cast iron: cook it low and slow. You need to give it time to heat.
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You might find the Lodge Dutch oven to be preferable for deep frying: Lodge L8DOL3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Dutch Oven with Dual Handles, 5-Quart
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Hello, yes It can be used for just about any deep fried foods. Well worth the money.
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Hi. Real life customer here. I had one of these in Australia for about a year (they seem more popular there and you can buy them at most appliance retailers). We loved it so much we hunted one down in the US when we moved there earlier this year. It does a brilliant job of giving you the taste and crispiness of fried food without any of the oil. It really works. It is good for frozen fries, chicken nuggets and other types of frozen oven bake style fried foods. Heating in an oven gives a good result but this is much faster and is just like it has been freshly fried...with zero oil. It is also brilliant at reheating takeout. No more yuk cold McDonald's fries when you get home with your burger. It is not a straight replacement for a deep fryer though. I sometimes use it to cook fried chicken, but I coat the chicken pieces in seasoning, then shallow fry in a frypan for 2-3 minutes each side just to get some oil into the pieces and then put in the air fryer for 10 minutes. They come out perfect. My mum skips the shallow fry step but just sprays some oil (Pam) on them then air fries them. They come out pretty good but I find them a little dryer - not quite golden KFC style. I've not tried baking with it, though I have done nachos in it which turned out well. Also anything you want to cook in a batter will still need to be 'sealed' by shallow frying it first before moving to the air fryer. To be honest, we mostly use it for frozen fried foods (fries, chicken pieces) because it is fast and gives a perfect result...and it is worth it just for this!
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Yes. I make fried rice in it myself, but keep in mind it is not deep like a chicken fryer.
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I have only used this for in the oven dishes and on top of the stove dishes. Have not used it for deep frying, not sure I would. I have used it to brown onion, and meat. Hope this helps.
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It is a deep fat fryer, 350 deg F max. Works well. So, why not, if that temp is recommended? I have not explored Indian recipes.
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I bought this for my daughter and son-in-law and I know they fry things, including fish, in it. I'm not sure what you mean by 'deep frying'. I don't think it's deep enough to fry something that you'd want to submerge in oil. I know they love this fry pan.
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I agree that some reviews look fishy (as are some answers to your question). Yes, this is essentially a small convection oven, not a "fryer". You will get exactly the same results in a convection (or regular) oven.
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I don't think I would try to deep fry with this. It works ok to pan sauté. You have to cook slower and lower temp because it tends to burn. However, the problem with lower temp is it tends to absorb the oil more quickly. This stuff sucks up any "moisture" as it is, so probably would suck the oil up quickly now matter what the temp of the oil. I think I prefer cooking with oat FIBER (not oat bran or oat flour) over the coconut flour. I started a low carb diet 3 months ago and have ordered several different flours. So far the almond flour, flax meal and the above mentioned oat FIBER are the ones I have the most luck with. I don't think I would try to deep fry with this. It works ok to pan sauté. You have to cook slower and lower temp because it tends to burn. However, the problem with lower temp is it tends to absorb the oil more quickly. This stuff sucks up any "moisture" as it is, so probably would suck the oil up quickly now matter what the temp of the oil. I think I prefer cooking with oat FIBER (not oat bran or oat flour) over the coconut flour. I started a low carb diet 3 months ago and have ordered several different flours. So far the almond flour, flax meal and the above mentioned oat FIBER... » Read More I don't think I would try to deep fry with this. It works ok to pan sauté. You have to cook slower and lower temp because it tends to burn. However, the problem with lower temp is it tends to absorb the oil more quickly. This stuff sucks up any "moisture" as it is, so probably would suck the oil up quickly now matter what the temp of the oil. I think I prefer cooking with oat FIBER (not oat bran or oat flour) over the coconut flour. I started a low carb diet 3 months ago and have ordered several different flours. So far the almond flour, flax meal and the above mentioned oat FIBER are the ones I have the most luck with. « Show Less
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Unfortunately, I've only used it for my deep fried chicken, but this apprears to be a universal one, which means you can check baked items as well. It's not JUST for checking foods that have been fried. You can check roasts, hams, etc.
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I bought it because many people mentioned that they used it for quick frying. You have to decide what you believe are the dangers with the nonstick and "high" temps, and what temps trigger those dangers.
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Yes you can. Wings and thighs are wonderful cooked in the fryer. The skin is crisp and the meat is juicy. I haven't tried cooking a breast so can't rate it's performance there.
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I wouldn't use it for anything other than making rice, you could use chicken broth instead of water to flavor the rice, but I don't know what might happen if you put just liquid in it. It is a pressure cooker but specifically designed for rice, and at the price you pay for it, I wouldn't use it "off label" as you'll surely void the warranty. Page #3 of the manual in big letters says: "This product is for cooking and keeping rice warm only" and right underneath it has lots of "Don'ts" regarding only using it for rice and not for anything that will possibly expand/splatter/splash up to clog the pressure relief valve. I wouldn't use it for anything other than making rice, you could use chicken broth instead of water to flavor the rice, but I don't know what might happen if you put just liquid in it. It is a pressure cooker but specifically designed for rice, and at the price you pay for it, I wouldn't use it "off label" as you'll surely void the warranty. Page #3 of the manual in big letters says: "This product is for cooking and keeping rice warm only" and right underneath it has lots of "Don'ts" regarding only using it for rice and not for anything that will possibly... » Read More I wouldn't use it for anything other than making rice, you could use chicken broth instead of water to flavor the rice, but I don't know what might happen if you put just liquid in it. It is a pressure cooker but specifically designed for rice, and at the price you pay for it, I wouldn't use it "off label" as you'll surely void the warranty. Page #3 of the manual in big letters says: "This product is for cooking and keeping rice warm only" and right underneath it has lots of "Don'ts" regarding only using it for rice and not for anything that will possibly expand/splatter/splash up to clog the pressure relief valve. « Show Less
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Yes. Definitely. It's good for cooking, it's not my favorite for frying food, it's slow and not hot enough.
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I'm not sure. I have used it for regular cooking and for salad dressing. I learned about it on Dr. Oz so you may ask him or just search it on the net. I searched it and is says yes but, you may want to search and read to decided for yourself. Search "is rice bran oil for deep frying". Good luck. I like using it.
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The non stick coating makes this product unsuitable for deep frying. You would be better off with a product made for this purpose. Non Stick coatings would be damaged by deep frying.
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I only use it for frying. I have never thought about using it any other way, but I suppose it is possible. You probably should contact the company which manufacturers this product.