FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the Nutristar Copper Khalai Top made of?
A: It has a copper body with a khalai / kalai / tin-coated inner cooking surface.
Q: What is a copper tope used for?
A: It is a traditional deep cooking vessel suitable for boiling, simmering and preparing rice, dal, vegetables, curries and gravies.
Q: What does khalai or kalai mean?
A: Khalai or kalai refers to the traditional tin coating applied to the food-contact surface inside copper cookware.
Q: Why is the inside tin coated?
A: The tin lining forms the inner cooking surface traditionally used in copper cookware.
Q: Can this vessel be used for boiling milk?
A: Yes. It can be used for suitable milk-heating and boiling applications.
Q: Is copper also called tamba?
A: Yes. Copper is commonly known as tamba in India, so this product may also be called a tamba tope or tamba cooking pot.
Q: How should I clean the kalai inside?
A: Clean the tin-coated surface gently with mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge or cloth. Avoid steel wool, sharp tools and aggressive abrasives.
Q: What should I do if the kalai wears off?
A: If the tin coating becomes significantly worn or exposes the copper underneath, have the vessel professionally re-kalai / re-tinned before continued cooking use.
Q: Does copper change colour over time?
A: Yes. Copper naturally darkens, oxidises or develops patina with regular use and exposure.
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Copper Mathar Top
The Nutristar Copper Mathar Top is a traditional copper Top / Patila designed for everyday cooking, restaurant kitchens and catering use. This listing is specifically for the Mathar Top style and is separate from the Copper Khalai Top product.
Suitable for General Cooking
The deep cooking-vessel format can be used for suitable preparations such as boiling, simmering, rice, curries, gravies, milk heating and general kitchen preparation.
Available Sizes
- 7 inch – Diameter 7 in × Height 3 in
- 7.5 inch – Diameter 7.5 in × Height 4 in
- 9.5 inch – Diameter 9.5 in × Height 5.5 in
- 11 inch – Diameter 11 in × Height 6.5 in
- 13 inch – Diameter 13 in × Height 7 in
- 15 inch – Diameter 15 in × Height 8 in
Copper Construction
The copper body gives the Mathar Top a traditional metal-cookware appearance suitable for home as well as professional kitchen settings.
Care
Hand wash with mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry immediately after washing and avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbers. Copper may naturally darken or develop patina over time.
Copper Mathar Top
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