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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Microwave oven?

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In today’s modern world, every family needs an easy way of working and time-saving method for any task so that they can divert to the other activities once they are finished with it. Women in general who are bored with their kitchen work and daily routine can enjoy making food in an easy way with more taste within the fraction of a second using a microwave oven. The microwave contains touch buttons which help to set time according to the recipe required and fulfill all the requirements of the family members by making different delicious food.The molecules present in the food vibrate faster and try to build up thermal energy. The duration of heat is so short that the nutrients and vitamin C are maintained in a microwave without decaying.  The microwave oven is designed in a way with which cooking, baking, grilling, roasting, toasting, etc can be done easily. Like all other kitchen appliances, the microwave to has benefits and drawbacks, advantages and disadvantages. ...

Top 10 tips to convert your favourite recipes to microwave cooking

When you are adapting conventional recipes for the microwave, cooking times are reduced considerably. For example, a chicken which takes 1 hour to cook in a moderate oven will take 15 to 20 minutes on Medium-High Power in your microwave oven. If you aren’t sure how long to cook something, you can always look for a similar microwave recipe to help you adapt conventional recipes. A good rule of thumb is that it’s always best to undercook a recipe and then add an extra minute or two to finish it off. Here are our top 10 very handy tips: Liquids: Reduce liquids in a conventional recipe by one half to two thirds, e.g. 1 cup (250 ml) should be reduced to 1⁄2 cup (125 ml). Sauces and gravy: Add more thickening such as flour or cornflour to sauces and gravies if you do not reduce the liquid. Seasoning: Reduce seasonings slightly in a recipe where ingredients do not have time to simmer by microwave. Salt : Do not salt meats, poultry or vegetables before cooking; otherwi...

7 Brilliant Microwave Hacks that Will Make Your Life A Lot Easier

1.  Reheating leftovers  Are you planning to use last night's leftovers for breakfast today? Re-heat cold leftover food easily without making it dry or tasteless. All you need to do is to keep the food in the microwave along with a glass of water. Heat the food along with the glass of water for a minute. The water helps in adding moisture to the air inside the microwave which prevents the food from drying out. This is an excellent option for pizzas, rotis, or anything that easily dries out. 2.  Peeling garlic  Peeling garlic is a daunting task because of its pungent smell and sticky texture. However, you can put the garlic in the microwave and heat it for not more than 15 seconds. The heat will draw out the moisture from the garlic clove which gets trapped between the skin and loosens it. Once you take it out, the skin will easily slide off. 3. Squeeze out the lemon juice easily It does get difficult to squeeze the juice out of a lime, but here's an easy...

Best OTG Ovens In India

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Is your oven just another oven or an OTG oven?  Yes, an OTG an Oven that does it all Starting from Grilling, Baking to Toasting. The best thing about owning an OTG oven is that it doesn’t take as much time or preparation as microwave or oven. OTG ovens are just toasters that can be used to heat all kinds of food in just couples of mins. If you’re still using a different kitchen appliance for Grilling – Baking – Toasting, chances are you are looking for an all in one solution, below is the list of  best OTG ovens in India . List of Best OTG Ovens in India 1. American Micronic AMI-OTG-36LDx American Micronic AMI-OTG-36LDx is the ideal choice for all kitchens.This 36-litre capacity oven is a powerful oven, with an operating voltage of 220 and a power consumption at 2000 watts. There are two thermostats, which gives you plenty of control over the temperature. It comes with a two year warranty. 2. Morphy Richards 52 RCSS Morphy Richards 52 RCSS is the larges...

Microwave Oven vs OTG: Which one to buy?

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Microwave or Oven ? Convection micro or OTG . . .choices choices? Griller should be there? May be! Hot air circulation, dry heat   hmmm — crust formation, uniform heat distribution required ? –  Yes! I need that. Electromagnetic waves ——–what is that? Let me-check on-line ?  May be the storekeeper will know that . . . . . AND the thoughts in the mind go on and on and on. There are many products in the market and that certainly adds so much to the confusion. So, I have tried to categorised them: 1.  Solo Microwave Oven – —- This is the basic kind of  best microwave oven  and comes with ‘microwave only’ mode. It provides uniform heating for defrosting, reheating and also for cooking small quantities of food. The point to remember here is you cannot grill or bake anything in a solo microwave. An example of this would be Morphy Richards 20MS 20-Litre Solo Microwave (Black) . 2.  Grill Microwave Oven  —— A grill  microwave...

How To Choose The Best Microwave Oven

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Microwave ovens are great kitchen appliance to reheat, grill or even bake. Microwave ovens are helpful in cooking a wide range of recipes and food items including popcorn, chicken grills, kebabs, pizza, muffins, even reheat the frozen food. It cooks in minutes, saving time and energy. Do you know if you buy Grill type microwave oven then you cannot use it for baking !!! There are several factors to consider before selecting the  best microwave oven  for your home, based on your family size, food habits and other good to have features. We hope below buying tips will help you in selecting right microwave oven. In fact, you can use our microwave oven selector as well to choose the right microwave oven. Microwave oven types Most important decision during microwave oven selection is  which microwave oven type  to buy. There are three  types of microwave ovens  are available in the market. Solo microwave oven Solo microwave ovens are entry l...

Top 3 Bajaj Mixer Grinders

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As we are inching closer towards the New Year celebrations, one cannot simply miss out on the gifts we exchange as a token of love and gratitude.  Gifting on this occasion is not only a ritual but is also an emotion that expresses your care and affection to your loved ones. And what’s a better way to show that you care than giving someone a gift that will make their life easier? Instead of purchasing gift cards, give your family and relatives one of the most basic yet essential kitchen appliances of all time. Any guesses? Yes! We are talking about ‘ Mixer Grinders ’ which will make cooking comfortable for you by saving time and energy, as well as providing a healthy lifestyle.  Bajaj Electricals have been the trusted brand in consumer appliances for decades and No. 1 choice in the ‘Mixer Grinder’ category. Based on the blades, pricing, and warranty, Bajaj Electricals provides an array of options to choose from.   Top 5 Mixer Grinders you can gift to your love...