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Our thoughts often turn to flawlessly cooked basmati or jasmine rice when we think of a rice cooker. Although the main benefit of rice cookers is that they cook grains to perfection, these multipurpose kitchen tools are capable of much more. Due to the stable heating and temperature regulation that is provided by the Usha rice cooker, it is ideal for preparing tasty Indian curries. Its confined cooking environment requires little supervision and helps to heighten flavours. Making meals using a rice cooker can be easier and more convenient, whether you're cooking protein-rich non-vegetarian dishes or hearty vegetarian ones. Every meal prepared with the blend of spices and ingredients of the recipe gives a number of flavours to your table.
Classic Potato Tomato Curry
The Usha rice cooker offers a useful variation on the traditional potato curry. First, saute cumin seeds, onions, and ginger-garlic paste until fragrant using the sauté option. Add the tomatoes, diced potatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric, and garam masala. After adding water, cover the rice cooker and let it do its thing. The end product is a thick, spicy tomato gravy with beautifully soft potatoes. The potatoes are able to retain their shape and properly absorb the flavours thanks to the confined cooking environment. This makes it convenient if added to the list of regular meals as it can perfectly be taken alongside rice and or rotis.
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Tofu Curry
Use your rice cooker to turn bland tofu into a tasty curry. Cube the firm tofu after pressing it to get rid of extra liquid. Make a base with onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices in the rice cooker. To add richness, add tofu cubes and coconut milk. The tofu absorbs the curry flavours without breaking due to the rice cooker's gradual heating. The end product is a good-looking curry that is delicious and satisfying, creamy, and packed with protein. This recipe will, therefore, suit vegetarians or anyone who wants to consume more green products in their diets.
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Vegetable Thai Curry
With this vibrant vegetable curry, you can introduce Thai flavours into your home. For convenience, start with store-bought Thai curry paste. In the rice cooker, sauté it with coconut milk before adding your preferred vegetables, such as baby corn, bamboo shoots, and bell peppers. The vegetables will cook evenly and maintain their crunch thanks to the rice cooker's constant temperature. It also helps in cooking the Thai taste while providing the needed space to help the coconut milk to thicken to the right consistency. The rice cooker's ability to handle a variety of cultural cuisines is shown by this fusion curry.
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Chickpea Curry
Make a low-effort, high-protein chickpea curry. For ease, start with pre-soaked dried chickpeas or canned ones. While the chickpeas simmer with onions, tomatoes, and a mixture of Indian spices, the rice cooker's steady heating helps create rich flavours. For added richness, finish with a little cream or coconut milk. The ideal consistency is maintained without the chance of the curry adhering to the bottom, thanks to the constant temperature. Besides being healthy, this curry is also basic and suitable for meal preparation.
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Chicken Curry
Yes, you can cook meat dishes in your Usha rice cooker! First, prepare the chicken pieces; next, arrange spices and yoghurt to marinate the chicken pieces. Add the marinated chicken after browning the onions and entire spices using the sauté function. The steady heat from the rice cooker helps create a rich sauce and cook the chicken through. The small space provided creates a perfect place for the flavours to mix together and for the meat to remain chopped and juicy. On busy weeknights, when you want a hearty curry without constant supervision, this hands-off cooking method is ideal.
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You can enjoy restaurant-quality curries at home thanks to these gadgets' automatic cooking cycles and precise temperature control, which streamline the cooking process. These recipes are easy, easy and do not require a lot of effort even if you do not like cooking much. Turn your Usha rice cooker into an appliance for preparing curries.
