Kitchen Tools We Trust

This is probably our most-used cookware. From Maach Bhaja and Chicken Kosha to Ghugni and countless everyday recipes, you'll spot this kadai in most Calcutta Kitchen videos. The round bottom creates better oil depth, so fish fries beautifully with less oil.

We use this whenever a recipe needs gentle, even cooking. Its thick base prevents burning and makes it perfect for slow-cooked Bengali dishes as well as biryanis.

We use this for recipes where sticking isn't desirable, especially vegetables, lighter curries, and dishes that require covered cooking.

This is our choice for special occasions when presentation matters as much as flavour. It gives traditional dishes an authentic touch both while cooking and serving.

We use this for smaller cooking tasks where precise temperature control matters, such as boiling milk, making syrups, brewing tea, or preparing small batches of sauces. The triply construction heats evenly and helps prevent scorching.

Whenever we're making Chowmein, Fried Rice, Chilli Chicken, or other Indo-Chinese recipes, this wok gives the intense heat and tossing space needed for restaurant-style results.

We use this whenever a flat cooking surface works better than a kadai, especially for cutlets, chops, eggs, pancakes, and shallow-fried recipes.

We use a tawa like this whenever we need even browning without excessive oil. The thick base heats uniformly and is great for everyday flatbread and breakfast recipes.

Perfect whenever a recipe needs longer cooking or larger quantities. The triply construction reduces hot spots and makes simmering much more consistent.

Ideal for high-heat searing, roasting, and recipes where you want a beautiful crust. It also goes from stovetop to oven without any issues.

We recommend this if you cook regularly and want premium cookware that performs consistently for years. The triply body heats quickly while preventing scorching.

One of the biggest time-savers in our kitchen. Whenever a recipe needs lots of chopped onions or aromatics, this finishes the job in seconds.

Freshly ground spices make a noticeable difference in flavour. We use it whenever a recipe calls for freshly prepared ginger-garlic paste, masalas, or wet grinding.

This is incredibly useful when we want a smooth texture without transferring hot ingredients into a mixer jar. It's quick, convenient, and easy to clean.

Freshly ground spices make a huge difference in flavour. We use a mixer grinder like this regularly for posto, ginger-garlic paste, masalas, chutneys, and countless Bengali recipes.

A great appliance for quick everyday meals and healthier versions of fried favourites. It's especially useful when you want convenience without compromising too much on texture.

This is a handy multi-purpose appliance that saves both time and counter space, especially for small steaming and boiling tasks.

This is the OTG you'll often see in our recipe videos. We use it for everything from baked desserts to grilled meats, making it one of the most versatile appliances in our kitchen.

Extremely useful as an additional cooking station during recipe shoots or whenever we need precise heat control without using the gas stove.

A three-burner setup makes a noticeable difference during elaborate meals and recipe shoots, allowing us to prepare several components at the same time.

Perfect for reheating leftovers, quick cooking, baking, and everyday convenience. It's one of those appliances that becomes indispensable once you start using it regularly.

A great budget-friendly set if you're just starting your cooking journey. Measuring ingredients consistently makes it much easier to recreate recipes successfully.

This is the measuring set we personally prefer. The sturdy stainless steel construction lasts for years and gives accurate measurements every time.

These are surprisingly useful for everyday cooking. They keep spice jars clean and make measuring small quantities much quicker and more convenient.

Whenever exact measurements matter—especially for baking, desserts, or standardizing recipes—this is one of the most useful tools in our kitchen.

If you're setting up a new kitchen, this single set covers almost every basic cooking utensil you'll need while protecting your non-stick cookware from scratches.

Whether we're mixing batters, whisking eggs, blending sauces, or emulsifying dressings, having different whisk sizes makes everyday cooking much more convenient. We reach for these far more often than most people expect.

One of those simple tools that makes cooking much safer and easier, especially when frying fish, turning cutlets, or serving hot food.

A versatile set that covers almost every stirring and serving need. Having different spoon styles means you're always using the right tool for the job.

These are among our favourite everyday cooking tools. They're comfortable to hold, safe for non-stick cookware, and perfect for gently stirring Bengali curries and vegetables.

These are some of the most frequently used tools in our kitchen. They're perfect for mixing batters, scraping bowls clean, and gently stirring curries while keeping cookware scratch-free.

We especially love using these while frying fish, turning smaller ingredients, garnishing dishes, or plating food neatly for videos and photographs.

These bowls are incredibly versatile in our kitchen. We use them for marinating meats, mixing batters, prepping ingredients, and even serving food because they look as good as they perform.

A simple but essential bowl that gets used almost every day in our kitchen—from marinating meats to mixing batters and organizing ingredients before cooking.

One of our favourite prep tools because it combines washing and draining into one convenient set, helping keep the kitchen cleaner and more organized.

Having multiple bowl sizes makes meal preparation much smoother. We use them throughout almost every recipe for organizing ingredients before cooking.

We like using glass bowls whenever we want to monitor consistency easily or serve directly from the same bowl without transferring the food.

This is one of the best investments for anyone serious about cooking. A sharp, comfortable chef's knife makes prep faster, safer, and far more enjoyable.

A reliable all-purpose knife that's comfortable for long prep sessions and suitable for everything from vegetables to meat and fish.

A great option for home cooks looking for a capable chef knife that handles most daily kitchen tasks with ease.

Ideal if you're setting up a new kitchen and want a complete knife collection instead of buying each knife separately.