This tawa is ideal to prepare chapatis, rotis, or shallow crispy Dosa, set Dosa, chapati, phulka and paratha. Made with heavy-duty cast iron this tawa is sturdy and long-lasting. Care should be taken to use only heat-resistant silicone, plastic or wooden spoon /spatula for cooking. Metal spoon/spatula should be avoided. The heat retaining properties of cast iron helps to keep the food warm and distributes the heat evenly . Before first use, rinse the Solimo Cast Iron Tawa with hot water and towel dry thoroughly. Then wash the product with dishwashing soap/liquid only and towel dry thoroughly. Regular bathing soap and harsh cleaning detergents should never be used to clean pre-seasoned cast-iron cookware. Apply oil generously on cooking surface & heat it on low flame till it smokes. The cookware is now ready to use. For best results, use medium heat for cooking and apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the tawa’s surface before each use. After cooking, clean the tawa using a stiff brush and hot water, then rinse and towel dry. To remove stuck-on food, pour boiled water on the tawa for a few minutes to loosen residue, then rinse and towel dry. To clean, wash by hand only. After washing, towel dry immediately and apply a light coat of oil to the cooking surface.