Versatility and Culinary Capabilities:


When repairing enamel cookware, it's important to address the problem promptly to prevent further damage. A common way to repair enamel cookware is to use food-safe epoxy or an enamel repair kit. These kits often include a special adhesive that can be used to fill in chipped areas and restore the Enamel cookware's smooth surface.
They heat up slowly: Working in a busy kitchen, chefs are on the constant lookout for fry pans and other cookware that can heat up quickly. Sadly, non-stick frying pans disappoint here by exhibiting slow heat transfer due to the Teflon coating. Whereas, the stainless steel pans from The Indus Valley’s latest Tri-ply Stainless Steel cookware range heat up evenly in no time.
Another notion is that they were created during World War II when steel was short. Cast iron skillets with enamel were produced as an alternative, making them weigh less than typical pans and pots during those days.


No, most professional chefs do not use non-stick cookware, especially non-stick fry pans. Before knowing why, let’s understand what non-stick cookware is. Non-stick cookware refers to utensils with surfaces from which the food simply slides off.
Typically, a layer of Teflon makes up the non-stick surface of a non-stick fry pan.
Restaurants don’t have non-stick pans as they do not match the basic demands of a busy kitchen. For a chef who has to send a dish out every two minutes, non-stick cookware is not a viable option as it wouldn’t last longer than a week.
Durability and Versatility: Enamel cookware, including potjie pots, is known for its durability and versatility. It can be used for various cooking methods, including braising, stewing, and slow cooking, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen.
The depth of a frypan is usually more shallow than that of a skillet. This makes it more suitable for cooking food like steak, chicken breast, or stir-fried veggies. Its shallow depth also makes it ideal for food that requires frequent flips like frittatas, pancakes, eggs, and fish.

