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The festive season, especially Diwali and Christmas, is all about food. Your day begins in the kitchen and ends there. From cooking curries and sweets to baking cookies and cakes, there is no end to delicacies prepared in Indian households.
For many, the issue is not preparing a lavish feast but the hours it takes to cook a dish. While you cannot do anything about the process, you can certainly reduce preparation time by using Usha’s mixer grinder to work efficiently in the kitchen. Here are tips and tricks to help you enjoy cooking this festive season.
Batch Grinding
Instead of preparing condiments in small amounts, you can use Usha’s advanced mixed grinder to make them in large batches. For example, green chutney, tamarind chutney, spice powders, onion-garlic pastes, etc. are used in a variety of recipes or served with numerous snacks. If you prepare them in large batches and store them in the refrigerator, your task during the festival will be reduced.
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Grind Dry Ingredients Before Wet
Always follow this tip as a thumb rule. If there are multiple ingredients to be blended, always use the grinder for dry ingredients first. It will work efficiently, and you will achieve the desired results. However, if you grind wet ingredients first, the moisture might seep inside the dry ingredients and impact texture, taste, and shelf life.
Use Ice Cubes For Cooling
When you are grinding wet ingredients for batter or chutney, the grinder can get heated. In such a case, add a few ice cubes for a quick cooling effect. You can also add ice cubes to hot ingredients that need to be blended. This way, you can effectively use the kitchen appliance without losing time.
Pre-Chop Ingredients
While Usha’s mixer grinder is advanced and features sharp blades, you should still consider chopping ingredients before grinding them. This will make grinding easy and hassle-free. It will reduce the grinding time and help you achieve the desired results. You should also avoid overloading the appliance, or it will hamper the consistency and texture of the mixture.
Soak Hard Ingredients
If you are planning to make idli, dosa, chilla, kaju katli, and more such dishes, you must soak the hard ingredients for at least 4-6 hours. It will soften the grains making it easier to blend in the grinder. Soaking also enhances the texture and flavour of the batter. Most importantly, this process reduces wear on blades and prevents overheating of the appliance.
Clean As You Go
Cleaning a mixer grinder is easy. Run it through tap water, and you can get rid of every food particle. However, this is only possible if you clean the mixer grinding jars right after using them. If you keep them aside for long, food particles will stick to the surface and become breeding grounds for germs. You can also keep the jars soaked in water to reduce scrubbing time and make cleaning a hassle-free task.
