Kitchen Tools Names in English and Local With Simple Uses: Cooking, Cutting, Measuring, Serving and Baking Tools Grouped for Quick Learning and Shopping
Kitchen tools names are useful when you shop, follow a recipe or teach a new cook, and in Pakistan many tools are called by local names such as karchi, palta and chimta. This page lists kitchen tools names in English with common local terms and a simple use for each, grouped into cooking, cutting, measuring, serving and baking tools. It is a names and uses list, while buying advice is at kitchen tools, and a wider list is at kitchen accessories names. For storage see kitchen utensil stands.
Cooking tools
- Ladle (karchi or kari). Serves daal, curry and soup.
- Spatula (palta). Turns food on the tawa or in the pan.
- Tongs (chimta). Lifts hot roti and food.
- Slotted spoon (chhan wali karchi). Lifts food and drains oil.
- Tawa. Flat pan for roti and paratha.
- Karahi. Deep pan for curries and frying.
- Pressure cooker. Cooks food faster under pressure.
Cutting and preparing tools
- Knife (chaku). Cuts vegetables and meat.
- Chopping board. A surface for cutting.
- Peeler. Removes skins from vegetables.
- Grater (kaddu kash). Shreds vegetables and cheese.
- Masher (mathani or masher). Mashes potatoes and daal.
- Mortar and pestle (khal musal). Grinds spices.
Measuring tools
- Measuring cups. Measure dry and liquid amounts.
- Measuring spoons. Measure teaspoons and tablespoons.
- Kitchen scale. Weighs ingredients.
- Thermometer. Checks oil or oven heat.
Serving tools
- Serving spoon. Serves rice and curry at the table.
- Casserole (hot pot). Keeps food warm.
- Tray. Carries dishes and tea.
- Jug and glasses. Serve water and juice.
Baking tools
- Whisk. Beats eggs and cream.
- Rolling pin (belan). Rolls roti and dough.
- Baking tray and tin. Hold cakes and cookies.
- Spatula, silicone. Scrapes bowls.
- Cooling rack. Cools baked goods.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures for some tools.
| Tool | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Ladle or spatula, steel | PKR 200 - 800 |
| Tawa, non-stick | PKR 1,200 - 4,000 |
| Karahi, steel or aluminium | PKR 1,500 - 6,000 |
| Rolling pin | PKR 200 - 1,200 |
| Measuring cup and spoon set | PKR 400 - 1,500 |
| Mortar and pestle | PKR 500 - 3,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
How to learn them
Label tools with small tags in English and Local for a week, and say the name when you use each one. Children and new cooks learn fast this way. Keep tools on a rail or in a stand where names are visible, see kitchen utensil stands.
Before you decide
Use this list to check your kitchen: do you have each essential tool, and in a good condition? Replace worn items first and add specialised tools only as you need them. Knowing the names helps when you shop and when you follow recipes in either language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ladle (karchi), spatula (palta), tongs (chimta), knife (chaku), grater (kaddu kash), rolling pin (belan) and mortar and pestle (khal musal) are some common ones. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Tongs, used for lifting hot roti and food. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
A karahi is a deep pan for curries and frying. A tawa is a flat pan for roti and paratha. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Common ranges are listed above. See the kitchen tools page for buying advice. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Label tools in English and Local for a week and say the name when you use each one. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Message us on WhatsApp with what you need and where it will be used. We check what we can supply and send a written rate showing the model, quantity, warranty and delivery, so you can judge it against other offers. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
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