Bio-Active Tawa – 14 inch (Family)
The family tawa. Three rotis at once. Batch cooking changes everything.
Terracotta Clay · 14 inch · SKU: KL-CK-012
₹1,599.00
| Material | Terracotta Clay |
|---|---|
| Size / Capacity | 14 inch |
| Induction Ready | YES |
| XRF Tested | YES |
| Sub-Category | Tawa |
The family tawa. Three rotis at once. Batch cooking changes everything.
At 14 inches, this is the largest tawa in our range. For joint families, for the Sunday paratha session, for the household where “two at a time” is never enough. Artisan stamp and batch ID engraved on base. ±0.5mm flatness QC. Pre-seasoned. XRF + ICP-OES certified. The tawa that changes the pace of morning cooking.
Key Features & Benefits
- Three Rotis Simultaneously: At 14 inches, you can cook three standard rotis side by side, or two large parathas, or a full 35cm dosa with room to spread. Batch cooking fundamentally changes morning cooking pace.
- Artisan Stamp on Base: Pressed into wet clay before firing — the artisan’s personal mark and batch ID, permanent and tactile. A signature in clay.
- ±0.5mm Flatness at 14 Inches: Maintaining flatness at this diameter requires careful kiln loading and post-firing QC. Every tawa is checked. Warped pieces are not sold.
- Heavier — Designed for That: At approximately 900g, the 14-inch tawa has more mass than smaller sizes. This is the mass that delivers consistent heat retention across the full surface during batch cooking. Use two hands for placement and removal.
- XRF + ICP-OES Certified: Batch QR on handle.
- Induction Ready: 16cm steel adapter disc included.
About the Material
At 14 inches, the clay disc’s flatness becomes more engineering than craft. A 14-inch fired clay disc is susceptible to warping during the cooling phase of kiln firing — the clay contracts as it cools, and if the support is uneven, the base can bow. We address this with precisely engineered kiln furniture (ceramic supports) and post-firing flatness verification. The result is a tawa that is flat to ±0.5mm across the full 14-inch surface — which translates to full, even contact between the tawa and the flame, and between the tawa and every roti.
The Science
Batch roti cooking changes the household’s daily nutrition profile in a specific way: when rotis are made 3 at a time rather than 1 at a time, they are served immediately rather than being kept warm in a container where moisture condenses and texture degrades. Fresh roti, eaten within 2 minutes of making, retains significantly more volatile flavour compounds than roti that sits for 5–10 minutes. The 14-inch tawa enables immediate, batch service.
Safety & Certification Standards
| XRF Analysis — Clay Source | Heavy metal screening on raw clay before production begins |
| ICP-OES — Finished Product | Parts-per-billion accuracy. Actual migration into food simulants tested |
| NABL-Accredited Laboratory | Internationally recognised test facility |
| FSSAI Food Contact Compliance | Meets India’s legal food safety standards for cookware |
| Per-Batch QR Report | Your batch. Your numbers. Published before dispatch. Scan and read it yourself. |
Lab Test Results
| Compound | Klayvi Result | FSSAI Safe Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2.1 ppm | 90 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 0.3 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.4 ppm | 2.0 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | Not detected | 0.5 ppm |
| PTFE / PFOA / PFAS | Not present | Zero tolerance |
Caring for Your Klayvi
| 1 — First Use | Rinse with plain water. Cook something water-based (dal, rice water) for first 2–3 uses. |
| 2 — Daily Clean | Use Klayvi Wash Care (pH 6–8) or a sisal scrubber with warm water. Never standard dish soap — its pH 9–11 strips the seasoning. |
| 3 — After Wash | Dry completely on low flame for 2 minutes. Never store damp. |
| 4 — Monthly | Apply 4–5 drops of cold-pressed flaxseed oil. Heat on medium-low until it just smokes at the edges (~4 min). Cool. Wipe. |
| 5 — Never | Dishwasher · Microwave · Submerging overnight · Chemical detergents · Cold water on a hot pot |
What’s in the Box
- Bio-Active Tawa 14 inch (pre-seasoned)
- Steel induction adapter disc (16cm)
- Flatness certification card
- Artisan stamp guide card
- Clay Care Passport
- Batch QR card
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: The 14-inch tawa is heavy. How do I move it safely?
Always two hands. Use both loop areas at the handle junction and the opposite edge of the tawa. The handle is designed for single-hand use during cooking (when the tawa is stationary on the burner); placement and removal should always be two-handed at this size and weight.
Q: Can I cook two different rotis at different stages simultaneously?
Yes — this is exactly the 14-inch use case. One roti first-side, one roti second-side, one ready to add. With practice, you develop a rotation that keeps all three at different stages, pulling a finished roti every 30–40 seconds.
Q: Is the 14-inch suitable for induction?
Yes, with the included 16cm adapter disc. Note that the 16cm disc covers the centre of the 14-inch tawa but not the full diameter — heat distributes from the disc outward through clay. Use the heat diffuser disc additionally for even heat across the full 14-inch surface.
Q: What does the artisan stamp look like?
It varies by artisan — each has a personal stamp, typically a small geometric or floral motif pressed into the base alongside the batch ID numbers. Over time, the stamp fills with seasoning oil and darkens, making it more rather than less visible.
Q: Can I make large parathas on this?
Yes. A standard large paratha (20–22cm rolled diameter) fits comfortably on the 14-inch with room for two simultaneously. The clay surface is particularly good for parathas — the slight surface roughness that remains even after seasoning helps the dough layers separate and puff without sticking.
Q: What’s the difference between the artisan stamp and the batch QR?
The artisan stamp is the maker’s personal mark — their signature. The batch QR links to the laboratory test report for your specific production batch. Two different kinds of traceability: one human, one scientific.
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