7 Must-Try Indian Microwave Dishes

By Aparna Dutta

December 2nd 2023

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The fast-paced generation of ours is finding it easier to prepare their favourite meals at home as microwaves have become more cooking-friendly appliances. From delicious biryanis to tender tikkas and mouthwatering curries you can make everything!

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Microwave Lal Murgh

A recipe for spicy, flavorful chicken that is grilled in a microwave to perfection using a variety of spices. Hot, fiery, and flavorful spices are used to make this chicken recipe, which will definitely tempt your palate.

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Besan Kadhi Pindi Style

This is an innovative take on kadhi, made with spices and veggies, which is covered and cooked in the microwave for 30 minutes. This simple and quick recipe needs fenugreek seeds, oil, coriander, and basis. Serve with steamed rice.

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Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori chicken is a flavorful dish made with yoghurt, garlic, ginger, salt, garam masala, dhania powder, black pepper, and cream marinating the chicken pieces. It's covered and cooked in the microwave to perfection.

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Chicken Biryani

Using your microwave, you can quickly make and enjoy chicken biryani at home. It will take a little more than an hour to cook the biryani. Cooking this dinner is a great option, even after a long and exhausting workday.

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Gajar Ka Halwa

Microwave-cooked carrots and condensed milk are garnished with almonds and raisins. A delicious Indian dessert, ideal for a cold winter's night.

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Dhokla

This is a Gujarati snack that is popular among people. It will take 30 minutes to prepare the dhokla in a microwave. You will get soft, fluffy, light, and incredibly delicious dhoklas. A great snack for guests.

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Gobhi Dahiwala

Prepare this delicious vegetarian dish with yoghurt and a variety of spices. In just one hour, you can make it in a  microwave that will soften and fill the cauliflower with flavorful spices.

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