{"product_id":"kuzhiappam-tawa-paniyaram-pan","title":"Bronze Kuzhiappam Pan (7-Pit Paniyaram Pan)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Inter', Arial, sans-serif; color: #2B2B2B; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px; color: #2B2B2B; border-bottom: 2px solid #B8894A; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n    Bronze Kuzhiappam Pan (7-Pit Paniyaram Pan)\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #4A4A4A;\"\u003e\n    Seven deep, evenly cast cups in solid bronze — built for one job, done well: turning batter into golden, crisp-edged kuzhiappam, paniyaram, paddu, or ponganalu, the way it’s been done in Kerala kitchens for generations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; color: #2B2B2B; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Product Overview\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:28%; background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eA 7-cavity bronze pan for cooking kuzhiappam, paniyaram, paddu, and ponganalu — small, round South Indian snacks made from rice or rice-lentil batter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eWhere it’s made\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCast at AKP’s own foundry in Irinjalakuda, Kerala — the same workshop that has shaped temple-grade bronze and brass for four generations since 1896.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eWhy bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBronze holds and releases heat slowly and evenly, so each piece cooks through with a consistent crust and soft centre, without needing much oil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFit on the stove\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eThe 8.5-inch diameter sits comfortably on a standard gas stove.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHandling\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eAt 2.300 kg, it has enough heft to stay stable while cooking, without being heavy to lift or wash.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; color: #2B2B2B; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    What You Can Make In It\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #B8894A;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;\"\u003eDish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #2B2B2B; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eUnniyappam\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eKerala\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eA jaggery-and-banana sweet, fried to a dark golden crust in each cup.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #2B2B2B; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eKuzhi Paniyaram\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eTamil Nadu\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eA savoury version made from fermented rice-and-lentil batter, crisp outside and soft inside.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #2B2B2B; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePaddu \/ Ponganalu\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eKarnataka \/ Andhra\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eThe same dish under different names, often made using leftover dosa or idli batter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; color: #2B2B2B; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Specifications\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:35%; background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A;\"\u003eBronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A;\"\u003e8.5 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A;\"\u003e2 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A;\"\u003e2.300 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCavities\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A;\"\u003e7 Pits\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eStove Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A;\"\u003eGas Stove\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; color: #2B2B2B; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Caring For Your Bronze Pan\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:25%; background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBefore first use\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHeat a few drops of oil in each pit and wipe with a cloth. This seasons the bronze and builds a light non-stick layer over time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eAfter cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eWash with warm water and mild soap. Dry it fully right after — bronze left wet tends to spot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DDD3;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eStoring it\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eKeep it somewhere dry and ventilated. If stacked with other vessels, use a soft cloth between them to prevent scratches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FBF8F3; color: #8A6A3F; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eIf it tarnishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #4A4A4A; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRub with tamarind and salt, or lime and salt, to bring the shine back. Pitambari diluted in water works too, for a quicker clean.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; color: #2B2B2B; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Frequently Asked Questions\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #4A4A4A; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2B2B2B;\"\u003eIs this pan the same as an unniyappakara or appam maker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Yes. Kuzhiappam pan, paniyaram pan, unniyappakara, and appam maker all refer to the same multi-cavity cookware — the name just changes by region.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #4A4A4A; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2B2B2B;\"\u003eIs bronze cookware safe for everyday cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Yes. Bronze (an alloy of copper and tin) has been used in Kerala kitchens for generations and is considered safe for regular cooking once properly seasoned and maintained.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #4A4A4A; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2B2B2B;\"\u003eCan I use this pan on an induction stove?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    No. This pan is designed for gas stoves only, as bronze is not induction-compatible.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #4A4A4A; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2B2B2B;\"\u003eDoes the bronze need seasoning before first use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Yes. A light coat of oil heated in each pit before first use helps build a natural non-stick surface, which improves with repeated use.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #4A4A4A;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2B2B2B;\"\u003eWill the bronze tarnish over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Some surface darkening is natural with bronze and doesn’t affect cooking performance. It can be polished back to shine using tamarind and salt, or lime and salt.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AKP Online Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43136797573197,"sku":null,"price":5175.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/1851\/6557\/files\/kuzhiappatawa.png?v=1781701508","url":"https:\/\/akponline.store\/products\/kuzhiappam-tawa-paniyaram-pan","provider":"AKP Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}