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French cast iron for Indian kitchens

STAUB Cookware

Steady heat for layered flavour

From slow-cooked dal and rich curries to dum-style rice and oven-baked bread, STAUB brings controlled heat and table-ready colour to everyday Indian cooking.

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1974
Born in Alsace
Metric
cm and litres
All cooktops
Including induction
The STAUB story

French craft, Indian rhythm

STAUB was founded in Alsace in 1974. Its enameled cast iron suits Indian kitchens where browning, slow simmering and holding heat often happen in the same vessel.

Build flavour
The STAUB approach01

Build flavour in layers

Indian cooking often moves from blooming spices and browning aromatics to a slower, quieter finish. Enameled cast iron supports that whole sequence.

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Heat that does not rush

Stored heat keeps dal, curry and braises at a controlled simmer after the initial bhunao.

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One pot, several stages

Brown, deglaze, simmer, finish in the oven and serve without losing the flavour built at the base.

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Made for repeat use

The enameled surface is ready for everyday spices, sauces and family meals without traditional seasoning.

START WITH YOUR QUESTION

One kitchen, three useful routes

Choose the route that matches where you are today. Each one leads to practical guidance, not another product grid.

01 · CHOOSE

Find the right piece

Compare size, shape and material around the food you actually cook.

Open buying guide01

02 · COOK

Use heat with confidence

Learn how retained heat, the lid and gradual preheating change the result.

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03 · CARE

Keep the enamel at its best

Solve stuck food, residue and storage questions without harsh treatment.

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Choose by technique

Cookware for the way India cooks

Match the shape to your regular dishes, household size and the heat source you use most.

Cast-iron cocottes
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Cast-iron cocottes

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Cast-iron cocottes

For dal, curries, biryani, soups, braises, bread and slow weekend cooking.

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COOK BY DISH

Start with dinner, not the product name

Choose the result you want. We will match the shape, heat rhythm and first dishes worth trying.

What are you cooking?

YOUR MATCH

Cocotte

Deep sides, retained heat and a tight self-basting lid suit soups, stews, bread and long braises.

Mutton curry

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Cocotte

Slow and covered

Build flavour, then keep moisture in

Brown on low-to-medium heat, add liquid, cover and reduce early.

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Find your STAUB

Two quick choices turn a wide collection into one practical starting point.

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01What do you cook most?
02How much do you usually cook?
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Choose your cooking style and batch size. Your match will appear here.

The round
A versatile Indian-kitchen size

The round cocotte

A medium round cocotte balances depth for dal and curry with enough surface to brown onions, paneer, vegetables or meat.

Depth for liquid and rice

High sides suit soups, curries and dum-style dishes while containing splatter.

Moisture under control

The lid helps return condensation during long simmering and oven cooking.

Choose by household

Match capacity to your usual portions so the vessel heats efficiently and remains manageable when full.

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Colour at the table

A finish for every setting

Layered enamel makes each STAUB piece suitable for both everyday meals and generous family tables.

18 signature colours

Colour A
Cherry, STAUB cookware colour reference

Cherry

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Cherry

Character
Bold and theatrical
Enamel
Deep majolica-style gloss
Works with
Oak, linen and warm brass

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Colour availability varies by collection, size and market. Check the retailer listing before choosing.

Product imagery is a colour reference; shape and knob may vary.

Professional control at home

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Browning that becomes the base

A reliable cooking surface helps develop masala and fond before liquid is added, while cast iron carries the dish through the slower stages.

Browning that becomes
Professional control at home

Room for aromatics to colour

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Fire, iron
Inside the French foundry

Fire, iron and enamel

See the stages behind a cocotte designed for decades of regular cooking.

Why the cocotte works

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Browning first, slow heat after

STAUB combines a textured cooking surface with retained heat and a close-fitting lid, useful for recipes that build flavour in stages.

Browning first,
Why the cocotte works

Browning first,

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Black matte enamel

Supports browning spices, onions, meat and vegetables without traditional seasoning.

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Self-basting lid

Returns condensation over the food during slow simmering and oven cooking.

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Induction to table

Works across induction, gas and other common cooktops, then holds heat while serving.

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For the Indian cooking sequence

Bloom, brown, then slow down

Indian cooking often builds flavour in distinct stages. Enameled cast iron supports the shift from hot aromatics to a calm, covered finish.

Dal with a settled simmer
Everyday

Dal with a settled simmer

Once the tempering and liquid meet, retained heat keeps the lentils moving gently rather than breaking apart.

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Find STAUB in India

Compare shapes, capacities and colours, then check current availability on Amazon.in.

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Common questions

STAUB in an Indian kitchen

Clear guidance on induction, spices, sizing and care.

A considered first purchase

Choose around technique, not trend

The right first piece should suit the recipes, portions, cooktop and storage of your real kitchen.

STAUB India buying guidecocotte size Indiacast iron induction India
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Choose a cocotte when deep simmering, rice and bread dominate; choose a braiser when bhunao and surface area matter more.

A better first choice

Choose the STAUB that fits your kitchen

Turn portions, recipes and available space into a practical size and shape decision before you buy.

01Size by servings
02Shape by recipe
03Kitchen fit check
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STAUB enamel care

CARE DESK

What does your STAUB need right now?

Pick what you see. The first safe steps appear immediately, with no guesswork and no aggressive scrubbing.

Select a situation

Let the surface and the food do their work

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    If you are still cooking, wait for a proper crust: well-seared food often releases naturally.

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    After cooking, let the piece cool completely before adding water.

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    Soak with warm water and liquid dish soap, then use a soft sponge or brush.

Do not attack the enamel with a metal scourer or sharp tool.

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Knowledge for Indian kitchens

Get more from your STAUB

Fifteen practical notes connect cast iron with Indian portions, spices, induction hobs and everyday serving.

Choose for your regular table
Sizing01 / 15

Choose for your regular table

A medium cocotte is easier to heat, lift and store than an oversized pot. Size up only when batch cooking or frequent family gatherings make the extra capacity useful.

15 notes
Knowledge for Indian kitchens01–15
Indian cooks, real routines

Built for patient cooking

These comments focus on the practical sequence of Indian cooking: browning aromatics, managing a quiet simmer and choosing a size that works every day.

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It handles the long, gentle finish of dal makhani while keeping the base steady on induction.
Ananya
Home cook, Bengaluru
Indian cooks, real routines
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