Tawa

Tawa is a term with multiple meanings and uses across different cultures and contexts. It can refer to a type of flat pan used in Indian cooking, a tree species native to New Zealand, or a suburb in Wellington, New Zealand.

Tawa (Cookware)

A Tawa is a large, flat or slightly concave disc-shaped frying pan (or griddle) made from metal, usually cast iron, aluminum or carbon steel. It is used in Indian cuisine and Pakistani cuisine for cooking a variety of flatbreads such as roti, naan, and dosa. It is also used for cooking chaapati, paratha, and other forms of Indian bread.

Tawa (Tree)

Tawa is also the common name for Beilschmiedia tawa, a medium to large tree endemic to New Zealand. It is found throughout the North Island and northeastern South Island in lowland, montane and lower subalpine forest at elevations of up to 600 m.

Tawa, Wellington

Tawa is a suburb in northern Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. It is located approximately 15 kilometers north of Wellington's central business district. Tawa is known for its high-quality schools, community spirit, and the Tawa Recreation Centre.

See also

• Indian cuisine
• New Zealand native trees
• Suburbs of Wellington

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