Stainless Steel Kaddu Kash Flat Grater with Handle

This stainless steel kaddu kash is a classic flat grater for home cooks who grate carrots for gajar ka halwa, lauki for raita, cucumber, potatoes or cheese. One steel plate has big holes, a slicing blade and smaller holes, set in a wire frame with a loop handle.

The frame’s lower loop rests on a plate, bowl or chopping board, so it stands at an angle while you push down in long, steady strokes. When you’re done, it rinses clean in seconds and lies flat in a drawer.

Why you’ll like it

• Three cuts in oneBig holes for halwa carrots and lauki, the slot blade for thin slices of cucumber or potato, and smaller holes for cheese, ginger and garlic.
• Stainless steelThe plate and frame are steel, so they rinse clean and dry fast.
• Steady gratingThe bottom loop rests on a bowl or board, so it doesn’t slide around.
• Easy to storeIt’s flat, so it slips into a drawer or hangs from its handle loop.

How to use it safely

1. 1Stand it on a plate or board, bottom loop down, and hold the top handle firmly.
2. 2Push the vegetable down across the holes in long, even strokes.
3. 3Stop when the piece gets small, and add the last bit to the pot rather than grating near your fingers.
4. 4Rinse it straight away, brushing from the back, before bits dry in the holes.

Which section to use

• Big holes: carrots for halwa, lauki and cabbage
• Slicing blade: cucumber, potato and onion slices
• Smaller holes: cheese, ginger, garlic and chocolate

Every kitchen needs one good grater, and a kaddu kash this simple does most of the grating a home cook ever needs.

Tip: for gajar ka halwa, grate the carrots on the big holes just before cooking, so they stay juicy.