SPECIFICATION
Prepare traditional Hyderabadi Dum Biryani with the ASHTOK Aluminium Biryani Handi with Lid, designed for home kitchens, hotels, restaurants and catering businesses. Made from 12-gauge aluminium, this wide, flat-base cooking handi provides a practical vessel for preparing layered biryani, pulao, rice dishes and other Indian recipes.
The traditional biryani handi design features a broad cooking surface, relatively shallow body and matching lid, making it suitable for arranging layers of rice, meat, vegetables and masala during dum cooking.
Available in nine sizes from 13 inches to 26 inches, with approximate food capacities ranging from 2 kg to 12 kg, this Aluminium Biryani Pot offers options for family cooking as well as larger restaurant and catering preparations.
Whether you are searching for a Biryani Handi with Lid, Flat Base Biryani Handi, or traditional Hyderabadi Dum Biryani Cooking Pot, ASHTOK offers a range of sizes for different cooking requirements.
The ASHTOK Biryani Handi is constructed from 12-gauge aluminium, providing a substantial metal cooking vessel for repeated kitchen use.
Aluminium conducts heat efficiently and responds to changes in cooking temperature, making it useful for preparing rice-based dishes and slow-cooked recipes.
The wide cooking surface helps accommodate the traditional layering process used in biryani preparation.
This Flat Base Biryani Handi features a broad, flat-bottom design for stable placement on suitable cooking surfaces.
The matching aluminium lid covers the handi during cooking, helping limit steam escape when properly positioned.
For traditional dum cooking, the lid may be sealed with dough where appropriate to the cooking method and vessel.
Product highlights:
12-gauge aluminium construction
Traditional wide biryani handi shape
Flat-bottom design
Matching lid included
Nine diameter options
Approximate 2 kg to 12 kg food capacities
Suitable for home and commercial kitchens
Hyderabadi Dum Biryani is known for its layered preparation, aromatic spices and controlled cooking process.
The ASHTOK Aluminium Biryani Handi is designed to accommodate these traditional cooking methods.
Its broad cooking surface gives space for arranging layers of partially cooked rice, marinated meat, vegetables and aromatic ingredients.
This aluminium cooking handi can be used for preparing:
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Mutton Dum Biryani
Vegetable Dum Biryani
Egg Biryani
Traditional Pulao
Rice Preparations
Suitable Curries and Gravies
Other Large-Batch Indian Dishes
For dum cooking, use appropriate heat control and cooking techniques to reduce the risk of scorching.
A wide, relatively shallow cooking vessel is commonly referred to as a Lagan in traditional Indian cooking.
The ASHTOK Flat Base Biryani Handi offers a broad cooking area, making it useful for layering ingredients and preparing rice dishes.
Its design is suitable for both traditional-style cooking and professional food preparation.
Explore more options in our Biryani Handi Collection.
ASHTOK offers nine sizes to suit different biryani preparation requirements.
Choose from the smaller sizes for family cooking and moderate quantities.
Available options:
13 Inches – Approx. 2 Kg
14 Inches – Approx. 3 Kg
15 Inches – Approx. 4 Kg
16 Inches – Approx. 5 Kg
17 Inches – Approx. 6 Kg
These options provide different cooking surfaces and capacities for household preparations and smaller gatherings.
For larger food preparations, ASHTOK offers the following sizes:
20 Inches – Approx. 7 Kg
22 Inches – Approx. 8 Kg
24 Inches – Approx. 10 Kg
26 Inches – Approx. 12 Kg
The larger Aluminium Biryani Handis are suitable for restaurants, hotels, catering kitchens, banquets and events where greater batch capacity is required.
Food capacities are approximate and depend on the recipe, ingredients, layering method and required cooking space.
A practical commercial biryani vessel should offer sufficient cooking space, suitable construction and compatibility with the intended cooking setup.
The ASHTOK Flat Base Aluminium Biryani Pot is available in larger sizes for hospitality and catering applications.
This cooking vessel can be used in:
Biryani Restaurants
Commercial Kitchens
Hotel Kitchens
Catering Businesses
Banquet Kitchens
Outdoor Catering Arrangements
Event Food Preparation
The larger sizes support batch cooking, while the flat base provides stable placement on a suitable cooking surface.
Preparing biryani for events requires choosing a vessel that accommodates the intended recipe quantity without overcrowding.
ASHTOK offers larger biryani handi sizes for professional food preparation.
The 24-inch and 26-inch options are listed with approximate food capacities of 10 kg and 12 kg respectively.
For additional commercial cookware, browse our Kitchen & Cooking Collection.
Selecting the right handi depends on the amount of biryani you plan to prepare, the cooking surface available and the ingredients used.
For smaller cooking requirements, consider the 13-inch, 14-inch or 15-inch variants.
These provide approximate food capacities of 2 kg, 3 kg and 4 kg respectively.
For larger family celebrations and moderate batch cooking, consider the 16-inch, 17-inch or 20-inch variants.
These sizes offer approximate food capacities of 5 kg, 6 kg and 7 kg.
For hotels, restaurants, catering businesses and larger celebrations, consider the 22-inch, 24-inch and 26-inch options.
These are listed with approximate capacities of 8 kg, 10 kg and 12 kg.
Always allow sufficient space for layering ingredients, steam circulation and expansion during cooking.
The ASHTOK Biryani Handi combines a traditional wide cooking design with 12-gauge aluminium construction and a matching lid.
Its flat base, variety of sizes and suitability for biryani preparation make it a practical cookware option for both household and commercial kitchens.
Whether preparing Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, pulao or larger rice dishes, this handi provides a versatile cooking vessel for different requirements.
Shop the ASHTOK Aluminium Biryani Handi with Lid and choose from nine available sizes to suit your cooking requirements.
From smaller handis for family meals to larger commercial biryani pots for restaurants and catering, explore practical cookware for traditional Indian food preparation.
For additional cooking vessels, browse our Biryani Handi Collection.
For larger purchasing requirements, explore Bulk Orders.
Choose ASHTOK Aluminium Biryani Handi for traditional dum cooking, flat-base convenience and a wide range of cooking sizes.