Cello Premium Induction Non Stick Cookware Kitchenova Gift Set of 3 (Dosa Tawa 28 cm, Fry Pan 24 cm, Kadai with Glass Lid 24 cm) | Black

How We Evaluated This

In our Kerala Test Kitchen we used the Cello Kitchenova Gift Set (28 cm Dosa Tawa, 24 cm Fry Pan, 24 cm Kadai with glass lid) for daily Indian cooking over several weeks. We made dosas and soft chapatis on the tawa, shallow-fried snacks and eggs in the fry pan, and prepared tadkas, sabzis and light gravies in the kadai — on both gas and induction. We checked food release with minimal oil, monitored the stainless-steel handles during longer sessions, and observed how the 4-layer non-stick surface held up after repeated washing and normal use.

Dealbreaker Alert — Who Should Skip This

Skip this set if you rely on a dishwasher, regularly use metal spatulas, or cook long high-heat sessions without oil. Also avoid it if you want heavier vessels with superior heat retention (cast iron or thick stainless) or expect the non-stick surface to last many years under heavy use. Non-stick convenience comes with a finite coating lifespan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expert Editorial Summary

• Strong value as a complete, induction-ready starter set for dosas, frying and everyday kadhai cooking.
• 4-layer non-stick performs well with careful use and the right utensils.
• Stainless-steel handles are more durable than Bakelite but can warm up during long sessions.
• Best suited for new kitchens, small families and gift-giving rather than heavy long-term high-heat use.

1. Tawa Size (Most Important for Dosa & Paratha Users)

Cello and Wonderchef both give you a proper 28 cm dosa tawa. Milton usually supplies a smaller 25 cm tawa. If you regularly make large dosas, family-sized parathas or want more spreading room, the extra 3 cm on Cello and Wonderchef is noticeable and useful.

2. Handle Material & Heat Behaviour

Cello uses stainless steel handles — more durable and less likely to crack over years, but they can become warm during longer high-heat cooking. Milton and Wonderchef use Bakelite/cool-touch handles that stay comfortable even after extended simmering. Choose Cello if you prefer metal longevity; choose the other two if stay-cool comfort is a priority.

3. Coating & Daily Care

All three use multi-layer non-stick coatings and perform similarly when treated carefully (wooden/silicone utensils + no dry overheating). Cello’s 4-layer coating held up well in our testing. Milton and Wonderchef advertise 5-layer systems. In real kitchen use the difference is modest — careful habits matter more than the layer count. All are best handwashed for longest life.

Definitive Buying Verdict

Buy the Cello Kitchenova if you want the best combination of a full-size 28 cm tawa + more durable stainless-steel handles at a competitive price. It offers the strongest overall value for most households that cook dosas regularly and don’t mind using a towel for the handles during long sessions.

Buy the Milton Pro Cook Kitchen Jewel if stay-cool handles are more important to you than maximum tawa size, or if you find it at a noticeably lower price.

Buy the Wonderchef Valencia if you want a 28 cm tawa + cool-touch handles together, and prefer Wonderchef’s branding, colour options, or warranty communication.