What is it`s Proper Use/Name?

[YT2095]

I just had a look at the Comal thread, and it reminded me of an old Favorite pan of mine, it get used but I have no idea what it`s Proper use is or what it`s called?

here:

a side view to show how it`s curved:

 

[Hoot]

It appears to be a well used Tawa. A flat pan of Indian origin used to cook bread. I am sure it has other uses in Indian and likely other Asian style cooking.

 

[YT2095]

That would make sense, I was in an Indian shop when I bought it about 15 years ago

and yes, it well used, and oddly I do use it for types of bread incl Tortilla wraps, but it makes great pancakes too (having no sides helps).

 

[TATTRAT]

looks like you could make a good dosai too! That pan sure has some great character!

 

[YT2095]

I`v never tried that but I have made a sort of rice paper/pancakes with it before, and countless other things.

and yes plenty good cooking time had (and to be had with it), I know it looks like it came out the firey pits of h3ll, and cost US equiv of 5 bucks 15 years ago, but it`s "Old Faithful" and I`d never part with it

 

[TATTRAT]

those are most often the BEST pans. I have cast iron that was passed down from my grandmothers, grandmothers, lol.