All but one of the Futura Nonstick Deep-Fry Pans have a round bottom and two short handles. The exception is then 2-litre Deep-Fry Pan (Stir-Fry Pan) with a flat bottom and a single long handle. The round bottom pans are also eminently suitable for stir-frying. The Breakfast Pan (Appachatty) with 0.9 litre capacity round bottom and two rosewood handles is ideal for the quick cooking of a variety of Indian and Western breakfast dishes.The beautiful, durable black finish given by 60 microns thick hard anodizing has two benefits. It makes kadhai absorb heat faster, making it more energy-efficient.Benefits: They are easier to clean, you can cook with less oil.Better food release as the non-stick coating prevents the food from sticking.To prolong the life of a non-stick pan keep seasoning it at regular intervals and replace it every three to four years.