We all love indulging in delicious food, but the guiltiness after having a heavy, oily meal often makes us rethink our food choices. Imagine relishing your favourite dishes from around the world without compromising on health! Enter the OTG-a appliance that offers guilt-free cooking, and enables you to prepare less oily yet more nutritious meals. Be it some crispy roasted vegetables or baked seafood, your OTG can help turn some age-old recipes on their head and help them become healthier versions. Lets take a look at how your OTG helps in the case of guilt-free cooking that one can easily make with it.
How OTG Helps in Guilt-Free Cooking
OTG is also known as an Oven Toaster Grill; it combines a general oven, toaster, and grill all in one and possesses many advantages when preparing healthy, low-fat meals. Here's how using an OTG helps in guilt-free cooking
Uses Minimal Oil
OTG comes with a uniform distribution of heat that allows cooking your food without the use of much oil. So, instead of deep-frying something which may load your serving with extra calories and fats, roast, bake, or grill it with just a drizzle of oil to achieve a reduction in fat by huge margins while still keeping it crispy and flavourful.
Preserves Nutrients
One of the biggest benefits of using an OTG is that it preserves the nutrients in your food. Steaming and grilling in an OTG can help retain the vitamins and minerals in vegetables and proteins, making the meal healthy and nutritious apart from being tasty.
Reduces Fat Content
With grilling in an Usha Calypso OTG with Air Fryer
No Need for Processed Ingredients
With the OTG, you can avoid processed foods and ingredients. In this appliance, you prepare your meals from scratch, hence you get to ensure the quality of ingredients you use by incorporating whole foods, fresh produce, and lean proteins to be in line with the vision you have towards healthy eating.
Dishes to Prepare That Are Guilt-Free
Now that you know how your OTG can help you cook healthier, here are seven guilt-free global dishes you can conveniently make in your home kitchen.
Roasted Vegetables Mediterranean-style
The Mediterranean diet is famous for its heart-healthy benefits, and a part of it is roasted vegetables. Zucchini, bell peppers, aubergine, and cherry tomatoes tossed in olive oil, herbs, and garlic have a divine outcome after being roasted in your OTG. All in all, this comes out to be a very healthy, guilt-free side dish.
Baked Falafel
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish; traditionally fried, you can make it healthier by baking in your OTG. Blend chickpeas with herbs, spices, and a little flour, shape into patties or balls, and bake them until golden. You can serve it with a side of hummus or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Grilled Chicken Tikka
An OTG is best used for grilling marinated meats. Chicken tikka is a very popular Indian delicacy that one can make without an iota of guilt by grilling instead of frying. Marinate boneless pieces of chicken in yoghurt, lemon juice, and spices, and then grill them in the OTG until charred and juicy.
Baked Salmon with Herbs
Salmon is a protein-encompassing fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids. And it gets much healthier when baked in your OTG. Just sprinkle minced garlic, lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs over salmon fillets and bake them until tender. Serve with steamed vegetables to have a light yet fulfilling meal.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed bell peppers are an international favourite, and they are one of the best guilt-free dishes to make in an OTG. Hollow out some colourful bell peppers and fill them with a mixture of quinoa, lean ground turkey, vegetables, and spices. Bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
Veggie Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust
Why should pizzas always be unhealthy? Make a guilt-free vegetable pizza with the whole wheat crust in your OTG. Smear tomato sauce over it, then top it with mozzarella and different fresh vegetables like spinach, mushroom, and cherry tomatoes. Bake until the crust becomes crispy and the cheese melts.
Grilled Tofu Skewers
Tofu is one of the best plant sources of protein, and grilling it in your OTG imparts a great smoky flavour. Marinate tofu cubes in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then thread them onto skewers with your favourite vegetables. Grill until the tofu is lightly charred and serve with a dipping sauce.