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Juggling a demanding career with long working hours and cooking healthy meals is an excruciating challenge. While you can get takeaways or order food from your canteen, it’s not the healthiest option. However, with the advent of a steam oven, you can whip up meals in under fifteen minutes and carry on with your life.
Not only does a steam oven take the constant stirring out of your way, but it also ensures that your ingredients retain maximum nutrition. So, if you’re a working professional who wants to quickly prepare a meal at home, investing and cooking in Usha’s steam oven would be the best option. Read on to explore 15-minute recipes that you can replicate at home.
Moong Dal Cheela
Moong dal cheela is a great choice for vegetarians to complete their daily protein intake. To make it at home, you can simply soak moong dal the night before and grind it with ginger, green chillies, and a pinch of salt. Once smooth, you can pour a ladleful battle into a steam-safe dish and steam for about five minutes. Pair the moong dal cheela with chutney, and your protein-rich breakfast will be ready in less than fifteen minutes.
Masala Corn
If you work from home or simply want a quick snack after working hours, you can make masala corn. All you need to do is take some frozen sweet corn kernels and steam them in your Usha steam oven for about five minutes at 100°C. Once plump, take the bowl out and mix in chopped veggies like onion, tomato, capsicum, coriander and spices like chat masala and red chilli powder. Add a squeeze of lemon and enjoy a healthy bowl of masala corn.
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Idli
Whether you want a healthy breakfast or snack, the South Indian staple idli can be quickly made in Usha’s steam oven. You can either use an overnight fermented batter for a traditional idli made with rice and urad, or you can make instant rava idli. Just pour the batter into idli moulds, steam for about ten minutes, and serve the fluffy idlis with coconut chutney and sambar.
Instant Dhokla
The Gujarati snack, dhokla, is also a healthy snack option that can be prepared in less than fifteen minutes. You can start by prepping a batter by mixing besan, curd, turmeric powder, salt, and water. Add baking soda or fruit salt like Eno just before steaming. Pour it into an oven-safe pan and steam for 10-15 minutes. Take the pan out once the dhokla is fluffy, and serve it with your favourite chutney.
Steamed Dumplings
If you’re someone who loves Asian snacks, you’d be pleased to know that your Usha steam oven is perfect for making dumplings. With a mix of whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and water, you can knead a smooth dough. Take small portions of the dough and roll it into very thin circles. Add a filling made with your favourite veggies, meat, and sauces, and steam for 10 minutes. You can then enjoy the steamed dumplings with mayonnaise or chilli sauce.
