| Category | Key Items |
|---|---|
| Cookware & Bakeware | Frying pan / skillet, saucepan, larger pot (stock pot), baking tray / sheet, baking dish, Dutch oven / casserole dish |
| Utensils & Prep Tools | Chef’s knife, paring knife, serrated/bread knife, cutting board, peelers, graters, mixing bowls, measuring cups & spoons, spatulas / turners, ladle, whisk, tongs |
| Small Appliances | Kettle, toaster, microwave, blender or hand blender, mixer (hand or stand), possibly rice cooker or pressure cooker depending on region |
| Dinnerware & Tableware | Plates & bowls, glasses / cups, forks / spoons / knives, serving spoons / ladles, serving bowls or platters |
| Food Storage | Containers (airtight), jars for spices, cling film / foil, reusable bags, plastic wrap, ziplock bags |
| Cleaning Up | Dish rack, scrubbers / sponges, dish soap, kitchen towels, garbage bin, oven mitts / pot holders |
🍳 Kitchen
Cookware
- Frying pan / skillet (non-stick or steel)
- Pressure cooker / rice cooker
- Saucepan (small & medium)
- Kadhai / wok for curries & frying
- Tawa / flat pan (roti/dosa)
- Baking tray / casserole dish (if oven used)
Utensils & Tools
- Chef’s knife, paring knife
- Cutting board (wood/plastic)
- Peeler, grater, masher
- Mixing bowls (steel / glass)
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spatulas, tongs, ladles, whisk
- Rolling pin & board (chakla belan)
Small Appliances
- Mixer grinder
- Blender / hand blender
- Toaster / sandwich maker
- Kettle
- Microwave / OTG (optional)
- Water purifier
Dinnerware
- Plates & bowls (steel / ceramic)
- Serving bowls & spoons
- Glasses / cups / mugs
- Cutlery set (forks, spoons, knives)
- Storage containers (airtight)
- Spice jars / masala box
Cleaning
- Dishwashing liquid & scrubbers
- Kitchen towels & napkins
- Oven mitts / pot holders
- Garbage bin with lid