No. The triply construction bonds an aluminium core between two stainless steel layers, so heat spreads evenly across the entire base. That even heat means there are no hot spots where food catches and burns. You can cook sauces and stews without the constant stirring you'd need with a thinner single-ply pan.

It works on induction, gas, ceramic, and halogen cooktops. The flat bottom sits flush on all of these surfaces, which keeps the pan stable and in full contact with the heat source. You don't need to buy a separate pan if you switch between hob types.

2.1 litres is a practical size for two to three portions of dal, soup, or a sauce. It's not meant for large batch cooking. If you regularly cook for four or more people, you'd want a larger vessel alongside this one.

No, there is no non-stick coating. The inner surface is polished stainless steel. The even heat from the triply construction reduces sticking, but this pan behaves like stainless steel, not like a coated non-stick pan. It's well suited to sauces, boiling, and braising rather than frying eggs or pancakes.

Yes, both the pan and the stainless steel lid are dishwasher safe. There is no coating that can flake or degrade in a dishwasher cycle, so routine machine washing is fine.

No assembly needed. The box includes one saucepan, one stainless steel lid, and a manual with the warranty card. It's ready to use straight away.