Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Balti Dish, 3 qt., Oyster

I already have a substantial collection of Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware. I have used the brand for years with great satisfaction in terms of performance, appearance and transferability from stovetop/oven to table top for service. The cast iron in these items retains sufficient heat to carry through in a buffet setting. The enamel interior enables me to use acidic ingredients like wine and lemon juice without picking up extra iron flavors. The sculptural design of the 'Balti' pan caught my eye and stayed in my memory. After two months on my 'Wish List' I made the purchase. I have been very pleased with this as an open casserole...and it could work very well for stir fry--except that I own a cast iron Wok. I do wish they had designed a suitably styled lid for this combination of pot and pan.

I purchased this piece six months ago and I love it. I use it to make soups, stews, curries, gravies, stir fries, sloppy Joe’s, etc. It is also good for heating up leftovers. I haven’t had any problem with it. I don’t think it was fair of one of the reviewers to give it a one star rating because their tangine top didn’t fit it nor did any of their lids fit it. It wasn’t designed for a lid nor was it designed as a tagine. It was designed for curries and similar items that aren’t traditionally covered while cooking. It is a speciality piece, not a universal pan. Personally, I would have preferred it to have a lid, but that has not diminished my opinion. I love that I can cook a curry or a stew and serve it in the same pot. And, it looks cute on the table. In my opinion, it was an excellent purchase. I now have both sizes. You do have to be careful that you don’t burn yourself on the handles. They do get hot.

Love everything about this balti dish/karahi. As a Pakistani, this is a traditional cooking vessel that is a must, and it is on point. (My mom did laugh at me for getting a fancy-pants le creuset karahi though). Good heat retention and distribution, lovely cooking surface, super easy to clean and super importantly, gorgeous. It has been on my stove and well used since getting it. Love!

I just received this beautiful pot and haven't even cooked in it yet. I love the shape and color. It's smaller and quite a bit lighter than my dutch oven, so I plan to use it for curries and side dishes. I found a solution to its not having a lid! It's a silicon lid that is shown in my photo. The 11" dahlia version from a well-known brand just fits. To see how well it would work, I boiled water in it. It does leave some gaps around the handles, but it should be fine as long as a 100% seal isn't needed. Will test it out on real food later this week.

I've only had it a week, but the 3 QT Balti is awesome. I haven't touched another pot or pan since I got it- it can do everything! I was able to boil water to cook a whole 12oz box of pasta in it, but also seared large salmon burgers as though it was a skillet. Downside is you can only do one grilled cheese at a time (base not wide enough for two) but you can fry 4 eggs just fine, it's perfect for one large pancake at a time, and yields enough curry to serve 4 adults. When something sticks after cooking, I just fill it with water, put it to boil, and it comes off of the enamel to clean very easily. Also it's very pretty so you can cook and serve in one dish! Note that it gets hot and should be handled with good pot holders.

I love using the balti! The size is just right for my family of five when we stir fry vegetables and meat. I have also fried eggs, French toast and omelette in it. It would have been perfect with a lid but that is not the fault of the balti as it was made for a certain style of cooking. However, I bought a 22 cm vision lid and made do with that. I like the fact that the le creuset black enamel becomes almost non stick with time and use. I find that it forms a non stick surface when I use a little butter, the eggs just slide off. Washing is easy, just soak in hot water and whatever is stuck comes off.

I was looking for a Balti type dish to cook south Asian food.I was surprised that Le Creuset made one.Excellent build quality, great heat retention and distribution.Chicken curry comes out great.I also use it to fry too.Highly recommended!

I can't believe that I would give a negative review to Le Creuset. I have gone against my better judgement to spend the $$$$ for their quality. This here though attracts with its cute shape but delivers no practical functionality to a serious cook. I carefully figured out the diameter and determined that my tagine top would fit. This really excited me at the thought of the stews with tender meat I could cook. However it does not fit. For that matter, none of 30 or 40 lids, some only half an inch apart, fit. This is because of the awkward way the base of the handle juts into the top. It's impossible to cover and cook. It's pretty though and can be taken straight to the dinner table.

Es un placer cocinar en esta cosa. Cocino casi de todo en este balti dish de Le Creuset. No se pega nada si lo sabes utilizar. Requiere que lo calientes a fuego bajo por unos 3 minutos antes de comenzar a cocinar. A mi me encanta. La forma que tiene hace que lo puedas utilizar como wok y lo hace super versatil. Simplemente de lo mejor y para toda la vida.

..............se avessi soldi e soprattutto spazio dove riporle. Ho un debole per la ghisa e questa Balti è di una comodità unica. DA quando è entrata in cucina è diventata la pentola più utilizzata. La uso in pratica per tutto tranne che per bollire la pasta. E poi è bellissima....

Ik kook al jaren met creuset potten. Mooi afgewerkt,handig en goede service. Je kan er verschillende gerechten maken. Super

Sei es zum Kochen oder Servieren ein großer Moment der Begeisterung. Super Hitzeverteilung und schnell gereinigt.

Ustensile idéal pour la cuisine indienne, et très polyvalent, pouvant servir de sauteuse, de faitout, etc. Remplace une sauteuse de la même marque, après plus de 45 ans de bons et loyaux services. Livré très rapidement.