VINOD Steel Tope (Patila) – Singles, Combos & Sets
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VINOD Steel Tope (Patila) – Singles, Combos & Sets
A stainless steel tope — known across India as a patila, bhagona or pateli — is the open, flat cooking pot every kitchen depends on for boiling milk, cooking rice and dal, and simmering curries. VINOD topes are made from highest-grade, rust-free steel with a bright mirror finish, are induction-friendly, and come as singles, money-saving combo pairs and 4-piece sets, in sizes from about 650 ml (No 9) up to 6.7 litres (No 18).
What is a tope, and how is it used?
The tope is the true all-rounder of the Indian kitchen. Its open, straight-sided shape makes it ideal for boiling milk without it climbing over, cooking rice and dal, blanching vegetables, simmering curries and preparing stock. Because it stacks and stores easily and has no fixed handle, it is the vessel most families reach for many times a day. (VINOD topes are supplied without lids.)
Understanding the “number” sizing system
Topes are traditionally sized by a graduated number rather than by centimetres — the higher the number, the larger the pot. VINOD topes run from about No 9 (650 ml) up to No 18 (6.7 L). This is why sets are sold as number ranges such as “No 13 & 14” or “No 17 & 18”. Use the chart below to match a number to what you cook.
| Tope number | Approx. capacity | Use / serves |
|---|---|---|
| No 9 | 650 ml | Milk / tea, 1–2 people |
| No 13–14 | 2.4–3.2 L | Daily rice/dal, family of 4 |
| No 15–16 | 3.7–4.6 L | Larger family, 5–6 |
| No 17–18 | 5.5–6.7 L | Bulk cooking, 6+ |
Flat bottom vs round bottom
VINOD offers both a flat-bottom tope, which sits stable and is induction-friendly, and a traditional round-bottom tope favoured for gas-flame cooking and even simmering. Choose flat-bottom for induction or a steady base, and round-bottom for the classic feel on gas.
Singles, combos & sets
- Single tope — buy exactly the size you use most, e.g. the No 9 (650 ml) for milk.
- Combo pairs — the No 13 & 14 combo (2.4 + 3.2 L) and the No 17 & 18 combo (5.5 + 6.7 L).
- 4-piece sets — the medium set (1.4–3.2 L), the large set (3.7–6.7 L), and the large set with a free ladle — a full range of sizes in one purchase, ideal for a new kitchen.
Material, induction & care
Made from highest-grade, food-grade stainless steel, VINOD topes are rust-free, non-reactive and hygienic, with a mirror finish that wipes clean. Flat-bottom topes are induction-friendly and stable on gas. Wash with mild dishwashing liquid, dry to keep the shine, and use lemon or a mild steel cleaner for hard-water marks. Backed by VINOD Steel's product warranty, from a brand making stainless steel in India since 1962.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tope or patila?
A flat, open stainless steel cooking pot — also called patila, bhagona or pateli — used for boiling milk, cooking rice and dal, and making curries.
How does the tope number sizing work?
Topes are sized by a graduated number; the higher the number, the larger the pot. VINOD topes run from about No 9 (650 ml) to No 18 (6.7 L).
What is the difference between flat-bottom and round-bottom topes?
Flat-bottom topes sit stable and are induction-friendly; round-bottom topes are the traditional shape favoured for gas-flame cooking.
Are VINOD topes induction-friendly?
Yes, the flat-bottom topes work on induction cooktops as well as gas.
Should I buy a single, combo or 4-piece set?
Buy a single in the size you use most, a combo pair for two handy sizes, or a 4-piece set to cover small to large in one purchase — great for a new kitchen.
Do VINOD topes come with lids?
No, these topes are sold without lids.
Which size should I buy for a family of four?
A No 13–14 tope (2.4–3.2 L) suits a family of four's daily rice and dal.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, backed by VINOD Steel's product warranty, from a brand trusted since 1962.