A well-equipped kitchen makes cooking easier, more enjoyable, and efficient. Whether you are a seasoned chef or someone who just loves experimenting with new recipes, small yet impactful kitchen additions can enhance your cooking experience without breaking the bank.
At Ethnic Pots and Pans, we believe that quality cookware and accessories don’t have to be expensive. That’s why we’ve curated a list of affordable kitchen essentials under ₹1000 that will make a big difference in your kitchen. From cast iron must-haves to handy kitchen tools, these additions are perfect for every home cook!
Kitchen Additions to Try Under 1000 INR
1. Mini Pre-Seasoned Iron Tadka Pan – ₹550
One of the most useful and versatile kitchen tools is a mini iron tadka pan. If you love making flavorful Indian curries, dals, or sabzis, this pan is a must-have!
✅Enhances Flavor: Gives an authentic taste to tempering (tadka) in dals and curries.
✅Healthy Cooking: Fortifies food with natural iron.
✅Long-Lasting: Unlike non-stick pans, cast iron lasts for generations.
✅Even Heat Distribution: Ensures perfect tempering every time.
💡 Pro Tip: Pair it with our cast-iron kadaai for a complete Indian cooking experience!

Pre-seasoned cast iron tadka pan
Pre-seasoned cast iron tadka pan with heat resistant silicon grip
2. IronSpatula Set – ₹100
A high-quality iron spatula is an excellent investment for anyone who uses cast-iron cookware. Metal spoons can scratch the seasoning, while plastic spatulas melt and release toxins when exposed to heat.
✅Preserves Cast Iron Cookware: No scratches or damage to seasoning.
✅Heat Resistant: Doesn’t get hot like metal spatulas.
✅Eco-Friendly & Safe: No chemicals, BPA-free, and biodegradable.
💡 Pro Tip: Buy a set of varied spatulas for stir-frying, flipping, and serving!
3. Sheet Iron Roti Tawa – ₹700
Making perfect rotis and parathas requires the right tools. A helps in making shaped rotis effortlessly.
Why It’s a Great Addition to Your Kitchen:
✅Durable & Heavy-Duty
✅Non-Slip Base
✅Iron-Rich Cooking

Pre-seasoned Sheet Iron Roti Tawa
Pre-seasoned sheet iron roti tawa is perfect for any types of rotis, parathas, tawa fry, chapathi, omlettes and even fish fry. Comes with ergonomic durable wooden handle
4. Heat-resistant silicone heat resistant Holders – ₹150
Handling hot cookware, especially cast iron, can be tricky. Heat-resistant potholders are a kitchen essential to prevent burns and accidents.
✅Protects Hands from Heat: Ideal for cast iron cookware.
✅Better Grip: Helps in handling heavy pans and kadhais.
✅Machine Washable & Long-Lasting.
💡 Pro Tip: Keep them near your stovetop for easy access while cooking.
5. Small, Cute and compact deep fry kadaai – ₹700
Every Indian kitchen needs a deep-fry kadaai for deep-frying items like vada, poori, fish, and chicken 65.
✅Small, cute and compact: Very easy to handle, especially for people who dont want to handle weight.
✅Durable: Both handmade & machine made kadaai available. Both are extremely durable
✅Ideal for Everyday Cooking: It can be used for day for cooking
💡 Pro Tip: Store your most-used spices and keep them near your cast iron kadhai for quick access!
6. Paniyaaram/Unniappam pan 7 pits- ₹980
A strong and durable cast iron paniyaaram/unniappam/punugulu pan is a must in every kitchen for outside crispy, inner spongy paniyaarams
Why Choose Ethnic Pots and Pans?
✅Thick and heavy, which never burns your paniyaarams
✅Super smooth flipping. Naturally non stick
✅ It consumes less oil
💡 Pro Tip: Use it alongside our cast-iron tawa for perfectly puffed rotis.

Pre-seasoned cast iron 7 Pits flat bottom paniyaaram pan
Pre-seasoned cast iron flat bottom 7 pits Paniyaaram/Unniappam pan. Lid not available
7. Aapam pan/Hopper’s pan – ₹999
A good aapam pan is very essential for perfect spongy aapam.
✅Eco-Friendly & Sustainable.
✅Naturally non-stick
✅No food burning or sticking to pans
Pro Tip: Always keep it greasy to avoid rust

Pre-seasoned cast iron aapam pan/hopper’s pan
Pre-seasoned cast iron Aapam pan/Hopper’s pan. Glass Lid available
8. Oil Brush for Seasoning Cast Iron – ₹100
Maintaining cast-iron cookware is easy if you have a dedicated oil brush for seasoning.
✅Evenly Spreads Oil to Maintain Seasoning.
✅Prevents Rust & Keeps Cookware Non-Stick.
✅Perfect for Tawas, Kadhais, and Skillets.
💡 Pro Tip: Use 100% natural oils like rice bran oil for best results.
Why Choose Ethnic Pots and Pans for Your Kitchen Essentials?
💡 Premium Quality Cast Iron Cookware.
💡 100% Natural & Chemical-Free.
💡 Handcrafted & Pre-Seasoned with Edible Oils.
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